Haines' Port Chilkoot Distillery
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Port
Haines (Skagway), Alaska, US
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$89.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 2 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Join this peek behind the scenes at Southeast Alaska's first distillery, set within the historic district of Fort Seward. Port Chilkoot Distillery's story is one of trailblazing, determination, creativity, and community. Art and science meld seamlessly to create small-batch, handcrafted spirits here in the heart of the Inside Passage.
Meet your guide on the pier and walk two blocks uphill through the historical Quartermaster District of Fort William H. Seward, built in 1902. Learn the history of the distillery, its context within the community of Haines, and the owners' journey of renovating and establishing the facility. Visit the production building and barrel hall to try a tour-exclusive sample of Wrackline rye whiskey straight from the barrel.
Dive deeper into the Haines experience with a sensory exploration and tasting of the distillery's six handcrafted Brightwork Bitters. These herbal and floral tinctures incorporate plants of Alaska that you will see, smell, and taste. Learn how these are added to spirits to put the finishing touches on a cocktail.
In the Tasting Room, enjoy the craft spirits in tasting flights or handcrafted cocktails made with fresh syrups and juices. Ask questions and shop for bottles to take home.
Walk back to the ship with your guide. Guests wishing to stay in town to shop or explore independently are welcome to do so but must make their own way back to the ship.
Notes:
Participants enjoy a 10% discount off store merchandise and the option to purchase one additional drink (at your own expense) after the tour. Minimum age is 21 years. Tour does not operate on Sundays. Terrain includes steps, inclines and uneven surfaces.