While Starbucks is a household name and therefore the most popular beverage to come out of Seattle, where it originated and is still based, the “Emerald City” also offers many drinks that are non-caffeinated and better suited for unwinding after the meeting.
Westland Distillery, purveyor of American single malt whiskey using Pacific Northwest barley and other ingredients, is the largest craft distillery in Washington state and offers group tastings and tours.
According to Events Manager Josh Higginson, the distillery hosts private events for up to 250 people in a cocktail reception setting.
“A large Ante Room and Tasting Bar serve as the main areas for entertaining guests, while the attached Cask Room allows for a more intimate setting,” he says, adding that formal seated events, including dinners in the Cask Room, accommodate a maximum of 100 people.
The Woods, a shared tasting room for Two Beers Brewing Company and Seattle Cider Company, is a unique event space for group gatherings, according to Caitlin Braam, spokeswoman for the venue.
“Located in Seattle’s SoDo neighborhood, The Woods offers flexibility and the chance to wow groups with a behind-the-scenes look at one of the city’s most popular industries,” she says, adding that groups can reserve either the entire tasting room or smaller sections of it.
Choices here include Immersion Amber, Persnickety Pale Ale, the seasonal New England Style Hard Cider and Dry and Semi Sweet hard ciders year-round.
There is no food on-site, but Braam says planners can “arrange to have food trucks pull up out front for a fun and engaging experience.”
And at The Tasting Room, which is a co-op tasting cellar that also serves as an event venue, attendees can taste from a rotating list of Washington state wines, including Latitude 46 North and Camaraderie Cellars.
