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Portland’s distillery scene, already a proud tradition in the city, recently got a new addition with The Aimsir Distilling Co. Sharing a building with Culmination Brewing on NE Oregon Street, Aimsir makes whiskey and gin and serves full cocktails as well as a full menu of food inspired by Irish cooking.
Aimsir, which roughly translates to time, moment, and weather in Irish Gaelic, comes from husband and wife duo Christine and Steve Hopkins. Though neither comes from a background in alcoholic spirits distillation, the two have a background in chemistry and a shared love for Oregon’s wine, spirits, and beer scene. “I’ve distilled a ton of stuff before,” says Steve Hopkins. “Just nothing you’d ever wanna drink.” However, after around six or seven years of planning and research, the Hopkins are ready to serve Portlander’s some spirits that are plenty drinkable. Preparations for opening the distillery included working vineyard harvests and corresponding with distillers
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