Olde Tyme Spirits

Brief Overview of the Distillery

Olde Tyme Spirits is a small, family-owned distillery in the forested mountains of Eastern Washington. The company produces Celtic-inspired, small-batch distillates based on family recipes and local ingredients from the Pacific Northwest. The range includes brandy, whiskey, cordials, and ethnic specialties such as Rakia and Slivovitz, and each batch is produced with a focus on craftsmanship, tradition, and family involvement.

History

The story begins in the summer of 2015, when two brothers challenged each other to produce the best spirit according to an old family recipe. The younger brother, Will, continued the work and opened Olde Tyme Spirits to carry the tradition forward. From the start, the distillery has worked in small batches with a conscious Celtic orientation, where the family's recipes and labor are central. The production has evolved to include both classic distillates such as brandy and whiskey and ethnic specialties that celebrate various immigrants' flavor traditions. The company emphasizes practical learning, experimentation, and an authentic flavor profile that should evoke memories of earlier homemade spirits.

Raw Materials and Production

Production is small-batch and handcrafted. The ingredients are sourced from the Pacific Northwest, and many tasks are carried out by family members, from fruit picking to mash preparation and the distillation itself. The approach is described as 'Celtic style', which encompasses the use of family recipes and traditional processes rather than industrial mass production. The range includes brandy, whiskey, cordials, as well as ethnic drops such as Rakia and Slivovitz, and each batch is produced uniquely with room for experimentation and ongoing product development. The aim is to create a genuine, handcrafted flavor experience rooted in cultural traditions.

Whiskies

Olde Tyme Spirits presents a small, varied selection of handmade distillates. The range spans brandy and whiskey to cordials and ethnic specialties such as Rakia and Slivovitz, reflecting the desire to combine Celtic roots with flavor traditions from immigrants in America. The products are produced in small batches, so each release may differ from the previous. The on-site shop serves as the site’s sales and contact point, where the current items are showcased.

General Flavor Profile

Visit the Distillery

Visitors are encouraged to visit the distillery's shop to see what's highlighted that day. The shop is highlighted as the site's primary meeting point, and the production takes place in Clayton, WA. There are no details available about guided tours, scheduled tastings, booking requirements, or fixed opening hours, so visits are best planned by contacting the site directly.

Philosophy and Craft

Olde Tyme Spirits is built on family recipes, Celtic traditions, and a small-batch approach. Family involvement and cultural heritage are central values, and production involves family members in harvest, mash preparation, and distillation. There is a focus on celebrating diverse flavor traditions through ethnic distillates while simultaneously experimenting with new products within traditional frameworks to deliver an authentic, memorable flavor experience.