Oregon has been a pioneer in the craft brewing industry since the 1980s, when breweries in the Pacific Northwest sparked the national enthusiasm for micro-brewed craft beers. Today, the same pioneering spirit is fueling the development of the craft distilling industry -- the production of small batch, handcrafted distilled spirits in Oregon. Oregon law expanded in 2008 to allow new business opportunities for craft distillers, and to help to promote the industry. Craft distilleries can now offer tasting samples of their products at their distillery or at a separate tasting room, or sell their products by the glass or drink at a restaurant at their distillery or another location. Distilleries can also apply for an optional appointment as a retail outlet agent to sell bottled products manufactured at the distillery directly to consumers. To start your own craft distillery in Oregon you will need to apply for federal permit and label approval, and apply for an OLCC distillery license and o...