Description

In this special solo episode of Distilling the West, Dan flies solo while Dave is off on vacation. He sits down with Keith Barnes, founder and distiller at Bainbridge Organic Distillers, Washington’s first USDA-certified organic distillery, located on Bainbridge Island.

Keith shares the story behind Bainbridge’s commitment to sustainability, quality, and local ingredients—an ethos that shines through in every bottle they produce. Dan and Keith dive into a tasting of three standout expressions:

• Battle Point 100% Wheat Whiskey – soft and elegant with layers of vanilla, honey, and spice​.
• ​Yama – a unique whiskey aged in used Mizunara oak casks, offering rich, exotic complexity.
• ​Battle Point Rye Barrel Proof – bold, uncut, and full of character, this one delivers serious punch.

As they sip through the lineup, Dan and Keith discuss distillation on an island, what sets Bainbridge apart in the world of craft whiskey, and the artistry behind aging in rare casks like Mizunara.

This episode is a laid-back, insightful dive into one of the Pacific Northwest’s most intriguing distilleries—don’t miss it.