Batch 206 began life in Oregon at House Spirits in 2009. “We wanted to know what a small craft distillery could do” says Steichen, “We formulated our gin and vodka with them and marketed the brands for about two years to see if it would work. What we found is perfect for what we need: an urban footprint, front and back loading doors, parking for customers, close to our supporters.” In March of 201
2, all production was moved to our new 8,000 square foot facility located in the heart of Seattle, WA. Out of more than 130 licensed distilleries in the state of Washington, we are one of the top 5 production facilities in the state. Batch 206 Distillery is a true small batch artisan facility. We produce our products on a 1,000 liter, handmade German Kothe still. You can find our products in 20 states nationally and internationally in Singapore, Hong Kong and parts of Canada. Our brands currently include:
• Barrel Rested ‘Old Tom’ Counter Gin (Gold Medal, 2015 American Craft Spirits Association)
• Counter Gin (91 points, “One of 11 Must Try American Gins”, Wine Enthusiast, July 2014)
• Batch 206 Vodka (Gold Medal, 2014 SF World Spirits Competition)
• Batch 206 100 Proof Mad Mint Vodka (Rated A- by Drinkhacker.com)
• Barrel Raider Straight Bourbon Whiskey (89 Points, Highly Recommended, 2014 BTI)
• See 7 Stars Moonshine, 100 Proof Original and 90 Proof Flavors Apple Pie, Cherry Pie and Peach Pie
(Best White Dog Whiskey - Sip Magazine, Best of the NW, 2014)
While Batch 206 Distillery brands are enjoying success in many markets and will continue to be a substantial part of our portfolio in the future, we have also been barreling our unique style of Bourbon since we opened our doors 3 years ago. Look for it’s release in the fall of 2015!
