Looking for ready-to-drink cocktails to stock your coolers? Check out Waterbird Spirits’ selection of canned cocktails, made with premium distilled spirits and high-quality ingredients. Discover more about this brand from the team at Columbia Distributing, available to bars, restaurants, and retailers throughout Washington state.

About Waterbird Spirits’ Offerings

Waterbird Spirits believes canned cocktails shouldn’t shortchange consumers out of great taste. They are committed to including premium ingredients in their beverages to ensure an enjoyable drinking experience sip after sip.

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Are you looking for a refreshing light beer? Try the crisp and clean taste of Montucky Cold Snacks Lager (ABV: 4.1%,). Refreshing like a gurgling mountain stream, this lager is the adventurist’s beverage. Montucky Cold snacks is available from Columbia Distributing throughout Oregon and Washington.

Montucky Cold Snacks Lager

Montucky Cold Snacks is an American-style lager with a crisp taste and light body. It takes a simple approach to beer with a vegan-friendly recipe, consisting of malted barley, hops, water, and yeast; and no rice fillers are added. Montucky Cold Snacks pairs well with simple, casual foods that will not overpower its subtle flavor profile while complementing its refreshing nature, such as:

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Columbia Distributing is proud to be regarded as a reputable alcoholic beverage and non-alcoholic beverage distributor in the Pacific Northwest. We have earned our outstanding reputation by continuously exceeding the needs and expectations of licensed beverage retailers in Oregon and Washington. This is only possible with a driven workforce consisting of motivated individuals such as Tim Mikesell.

Mikesell is the sales director in Everett and has been with Columbia Distributing for 21 years. Working in grocery stores before his tenure with the company, Mikesell always envied folks who were able to move around throughout their day to various locations. So, he decided a change was in order. Since joining Columbia Distributing, Mikesell has not looked back and continues to grow within the company thanks to the many opportunities provided to him and everyone else working here. Learn what it is like working at Columbia Distributing and why our company stands out from other employers.

Opportunity at Every Turn

At Columbia Distributing, we invest in our employees because we believe they are our greatest assets. We take immense pride in helping our workers reach professional and personal goals and have created a work culture that nurtures and encourages growth within the company.

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Boston Beer Company produces some of the most recognizable beverage brands and widely consumed products on the market. Learn more about the Boston Beer Company brands available in Oregon and Washington from our team at Columbia Distributing.

Angry Orchard

You can’t talk about hard cider and not mention Angry Orchard. Based in Walden, NY, and founded in 2011, the company continuously finds itself amongst the most popular producers of hard ciders. Cidermakers source apples and other ingredients from all over the world to create outstanding products with flavorful profiles.

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We know picking the *right* beverage to have stocked for a party or give as a host gift can feel overwhelming (so many options in any given aisle!). To help, we created a three-part series on what we’re bringing to gatherings *and* stocking our fridges, wine racks, and bar carts – and a few gift bags – with this season, ranging from beers to hard ciders, wines to spirits, and juices to sodas.

Our NA Business Development Directors are stocking up on the following, making it the perfect time to write your list and check it twice.

Grab and Go: Grab one of these as you head out the door and get your holiday spirit on.

• Lemon Perfect: Original Lemon
• ROAR Organic: Mango Clementine
• VIDA MATÉ: Cherry Limeade

Recover & Chill: between a calendar full of activities, visiting family and friends, and literally – or figuratively – running around town, you deserve to chill.

• MAS+: Berry Copa Crush
• Poppi: Cranberry Fizz
• Zentopia: Chill Variety Pack

Mix. Stir. Shake.: while each is fantastic on their own, add one of these to your spirit-of-choice to create a holiday cocktail.

• 7-Up: Shirley Temple
• Canada Dry: Ginger Ale Cranberry
• Sparkling Ice: Holiday Variety Pack with Apple Cider, Cranberry Frost, Ginger Lime, Winter Punch

Don’t forget to see our other lists for beer and wine & spirits suggestions – and both lists include additional NA options.

Find Your Favorites

For retailers: to learn more about the above and add them to your portfolio, please contact your local Columbia Distributing rep or office. Or add the products via your business’ Fridge account today.

For our readers who wish to find any of the above locally: please visit their site and use their product location tool; or ask your go-to beverage retailer to add it to their next order with us.

 

We know picking the *right* beverage to have stocked for a party or give as a host gift can feel overwhelming (so many options in any given aisle!). To help, we created a three-part series to share what we’re bringing to gatherings *and* stocking our fridges, wine racks, and bar carts – and a few gift bags – with this season, ranging from beers to hard ciders, wines to spirits, and juices to sodas.

Let’s get to it! Here are our Wine & Spirits Business Development Directors picks for the holiday season.

Buzz-Free Pours: for those who wish to be buzz-free.

• FRE Sparkling Brut
• Seaglass Sauvignon Blanc

Jingle Balls: they’re a ball of fun.

• BuzzBallz Eggnog (spirit-based) & Chocolate Chiller (wine-based)
• Fireball Party Bucket

Gift Bag Optional: level up by adding a bouquet to become the host’s favorite guest.

• DAOU Vineyards Pessimist
• Del Rio Vineyard Grenache Rosé
• Frank Family Cabernet Sauvignon
• Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz

Spirited Cans: Ideal for holiday brunches and tree decorating alike.

• Craftwell Cocktails Grapefruit Paloma & Peach Mojito (wine-based)
• Straightaway Cocktails Oregon Old Fashioned (spirit-based) & Apicco Spritz (wine-based)
• Sun Cruiser Vodka Iced Tea (spirit-based)
• Waterbird Cocktails Vodka Citrus Squeeze (spirit-based)
• White Claw Tequila Smash Variety Pack (spirit-based)

By the Fire Bottles: enjoy neat, up, on the rocks, or in a cocktail while getting cozy by the fire.

• Escapar Tequila
• Meile Vodka
• Traveller Whiskey

Columbia Distributing distributes the above spirits and spirit-based items in Washington only; all wines and wine-based items are distributed throughout Oregon and Washington.

Don’t forget to check our other recommendations for beer and non-alcoholic beverages.

Stock Up Now

For retailers: to learn more about the above and add them to your portfolio, please contact your local Columbia Distributing rep or office. Or add the products via your business’ Fridge account today.

For our readers who wish to find any of the above locally: please visit their site and use their product location tool; or ask your go-to beverage retailer to add it to their next order with us

We know picking the *right* beverage to have stocked for a party or give as a host gift can feel overwhelming (so many options in any given aisle!). To help, we created a three-part series to share what we’re bringing to gatherings *and* stocking our fridges, wine racks, and bar carts – and a few gift bags – with this season, ranging from beers to hard ciders, wines to spirits, and juices to sodas.

So, without further ado: beer recommendations from our Beer Business Development Directors.

Celebrate Buzz-Free 

Stock up for holiday gatherings with these buzz-free options.

• Athletic Brewing Wit’s Peak Belgian-Style White
• Corona NA
• Crux Fermentation Project NoMo Galaxy Gazer IPA
• Fremont Brewing Dark NA
• Samuel Adams Just the Haze IPA

Hop Waters, NA Ciders, & NA Seltzers

• 2 Towns Sidekick
• Metier Brewing Sparkling Hop Water
• White Claw 0%

So Many (ABV) Options. So Little Time.

If you’re a fan of seasonal ales, go for it. We suggest adding a something mid-range and lighter so folks have an option pending on the mood.

Seasonal & Limited Release:

• Deschutes Brewery Jubelale (ABV: 6.7%)
• Dru Bru Ski Patrol (ABV: 4.8%)
• Firestone Walker Brewing Wookey Jack (ABV: 8.3%)
• Hopworks Brewery Abominable Winter Ale (ABV: 7.3%)
• Iron Horse Brewery RISE Mocha Death (ABV: 7.5%)
• Samuel Adams Winter Ale (ABV: 5.6%)
• Sierra Nevada Celebration (ABV: 6.8%)

New & Reliable Classics:

• Blue Moon Belgian White (ABV: 5.4%; NA available)
• Guinness Draught Stout (ABV: 4.2%; NA available)
• Heineken Original (ABV: 5%; NA available)
• Henry Weinhard’s (ABV: 4.7%)
• Mike’s Hard Lemonade Original (ABV: 5%)
• Modelo Negra (ABV: 5.4%)
• Montucky Cold Snacks (ABV: 4.1%)
• pFriem Family Brewers Pilsner (ABV: 4.9%)
• Rainier (ABV: 4.6%)

Ciders:

• 2 Towns Pommeau
• Angry Orchard Crisp Apple (ABV: 5%)
• Schilling Hard Cider Moon Berries (ABV: 5.2%)
• Seattle Cider Odyssey Imperial (ABV: 8.4%)

Hard Seltzers, Sparking Waters, & Teas:

• Loverboy Hard Tea Cool Classic Variety Pack (ABV: 4.2%)
• Spindrift Spiked (ABV: 4%)
• Thorntail Hard Agave (ABV: 5%)
• Truly Holiday Pack (ABV: 5%)

Don’t forget to check our other recommendations: wine & spirits and non-alcoholic beverages.

Find Your (New) Favorites

For retailers: to learn more about the above and add them to your portfolio, please contact your local Columbia Distributing rep or office. Or add the products via your business’ Fridge account today.

For our readers who wish to find any of the above locally: please visit their site and use their product location tool; or ask your go-to beverage retailer to add it to their next order with us.

 

VIDA MATÉ is a naturally caffeinated beverage using yerba maté, real fruit juice, and a functional blend of adaptogens: L-Theanine for focus, GABA for stress relief, and Vitamin B12 for a boost. Offering 160mg of naturally occurring clean caffeine per can, this combination offers a jitter-free boost without the unpleasant crash.

Meet Schilling Cider’s Kid Sibling

VIDA MATÉ was created and is produced by Schilling Hard Cider in Auburn, WA. According to urban legend – err the website – it was created out of necessity:

Vibe With Flavor

Dreaming of summer on a winter day? We’ll suggest Peach Guava. Running errands? Pineapple Ginger all the way. Feeling a nostalgic while watching your kiddo’s game? Grab a Cherry Limeade. Prepping for an afternoon meeting? Blackberry Lemonade over ice.

VIDA MATÉ comes in six flavors:

• Blackberry Lemonade: Pacific Northwest blackberry blends with refreshingly tart lemonade.
• NEW Cherry Limeade: Juicy cherries fuse with a burst of tangy limes.
• Mango Lime: Vibrant mango mixes with a splash of tangy lime.
• Mint Lemonade: Fresh Oregon mint is muddled with zesty fresh lemonade.
• Peach Guava: Sun-ripened peach melds with tropical sweet guava.
• Pineapple Ginger: Juicy pineapple meets the invigorating kick of zingy ginger.

Learn More About VIDA MATÉ

Columbia Distributing distributes VIDA MATÉ throughout Oregon and Washington.

For retailers: to learn more about their portfolio, please contact your local Columbia Distributing rep or office. Or add their products via your business’ Fridge account today.

For our readers who wish to find VIDA MATÉ locally: please visit VIDA’s product location finder on their website; or ask your go-to beverage retailer to add it to their next order with us.

 

“There is a power within this Mountain we call home. It is a power that can turn mere raindrops and roots into extraordinary wines – and into lasting relationships – that will endure for decades. Every day we strive to create an experience as beautiful as these wines, ensuring that everyone who leaves here feels like family. There is nothing more important than human connection.” Georges & Daniel Daou, Proprietors

Made on a Mountain in Paso Robles

DOAU Vineyards is based in Paso Robles’ Adelaida District AVA. As Jamie Freitas, our Wine & Spirits Business Development Director in Wilsonville (OR), noted in our recent DAOU video, Paso Robles has a similar environment and elevation as France’s Bordeaux and regional neighbor Napa thus creating incredible wines in Northern California.

Our DAOU Wine Flight Recommendations

DAOU has an incredible line-up of varieties, making it great for all occasions. If you’re ready to dive into their portfolio, Jamie recommends the following wines as a sampler and to keep on hand. Wine descriptions from DAOU’s website.

• Sauvignon Blanc: “Lovely and bright – a quintessential rendition of Paso Robles Sauvignon Blanc… Decisively refreshing, this wine finishes clean with lingering notes of dragon fruit, passionfruit, and citrus.”
• Chardonnay: “A lush, vibrant palate displays tropical flavors of mango, kiwi and pineapple with kisses of golden apple and clover honey. Suggestions of casaba melon, citrus zest and toasty oak persist on a clean, balanced finish.”
• Rosé: “Made from gently pressed Grenache grapes in the classic Old World style, the 2022 Rosé presents a pretty pale flamingo hue with scintillating aromas of fresh strawberry, guava, and honeysuckle… Hints of spiced peach, mango and watermelon are complemented by red delicious apple, kiwi, apricot and honeydew melon, all cascading into a clean, refreshing finish.”
• Cabernet Sauvignon: “The 2021 DAOU Cabernet Sauvignon presents a deep ruby-purple color, foreshadowing intense aromas of cherry and blackberry jam complemented by dark chocolate, tobacco leaf and desert sage… An impeccably balanced finish flows effortlessly from the juicy mid palate, leaving lovely notes of boysenberry, rhubarb, graphite and dried thyme.”

Learn More About DAOU Vineyards Wines

Columbia Distributing distributes DAOU Vineyards throughout Oregon and Washington.

For retailers: to learn more about their portfolio, please contact your local Columbia Distributing rep or office. Or add their products via your business’ Fridge account today.

For our readers who wish to find DAOU Vineyards wines locally: please visit DAOU’s product location finder on their website; or ask your local wine retailer, restaurants, and bars, to add it to their next order with us.

 

RISE Brewing Co. offers an alternative morning or mid-afternoon beverage using high-quality and organic ingredients. The result is a delicious-tasting lineup of nitro-infused canned coffees and oat milk without the extra elements in a can that roars.

Canned Coffees & Tea

RISE Brewing Co. approaches coffee differently from other canned coffee creators. RISE infuses its coffee products with nitrogen gas so when it’s cracked open, it “roars” to life. The tiny nitrogen bubbles elevate the natural sweet and chocolatey taste and provide a smooth texture that makes every sip refreshing. The bubbles give these coffees and tea a frothy texture without the need for dairy. What’s more, nitrogen serves as an organic preservative to ensure freshness.

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