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Carlton Cocktail Walk, Carlton, OR

Carlton Cocktail Crawl, Cocktails, Wine, OregonMany thanks to Carlton Cocktail Walk for hosting this experience. As always, all opinions are my own.

On March 9th, the charming town of Carlton launched their inaugural Carlton Cocktail Walk celebrating local makers and cocktail shakers. Located an hour’s drive away from Portland, Carlton wine country makes a great weekend getaway destination. The Carlton Cocktail Walk happens during the second Saturday of every other month. If you happen to be in town then, I highly recommend that you add this crawl to your “to do” list. Carlton has about two dozen tasting rooms within city limits, and ten of those businesses have teamed up for a walking tour highlighting the best of the best in Carlton. Some spots on the tour feature specialty cocktails, while others showcase the work of local artists. Each location also offers the chance to solve a riddle to reveal the location of the secret speakeasy.

I had the opportunity to experience the first Carlton Cocktail Walk with the perks of a press pass. The featured cocktails and artists will change for future crawls, but the destinations remain the same. Mark your calendar: the second Carlton Cocktail Walk is coming up soon on Saturday, May 11. Since the event falls on Mother’s Day weekend, I’m sure there will be some lovely surprises for all the ladies attending the crawl!

For a look at the previous Carlton Cocktail Walk, here are my real time Instagram stories as I was out and about exploring Carlton…

Carlton Cocktail Crawl - Bull Run DistilleryWhen we arrived in Carlton, our crew headed directly to Bull Run Distillery’s Carlton Post to check in, where Bull Run’s Jennifer Kadell was already shaking up whiskey cocktails. If you’re familiar with Bull Run Distillery’s first location on Distiller’s Row in NW Portland, you’ll enjoy their intimate Carlton Post as well. After some sipping and snacking at Bull Run, we moved on to Barrel 47 for an intriguing gin and IPA concoction.

Carlton Cocktail Crawl - Barrel 47, K and M WinesNext up on the Carlton Cocktail Walk: wine o’clock! At K & M Wines, we solved the riddle and received a map showing the location of the secret speakeasy. To celebrate, we sipped on a refreshing white wine spritzer with a touch of pineapple. Next, at Marshall Davis Wines, we enjoyed a rose sangria in their spacious tasting room. Did someone say rose everyday?

Carlton Cocktail Crawl - Marshall Davis WinesAfterwards, we popped into The Horse Radish to taste the Razzle Dazzle Fizz, which I’ll admit was too sweet for my taste even though I do love raspberry and sparkling wine. At Carlton & Coast, I took a break from cocktails and sampled some tasty flavors of B-Side Booch. We made our way over to Republic of Jam and Carlton Cocktail Co, a cute jam shop with cocktail making ingredients. This stop offered not one, not two, but three cocktails featuring Wild Roots Spirits. We shared samples of all three cocktails (sharing is caring!), while snacking on mushroom lettuce wraps and veggie dumplings.

Carlton Cocktail Crawl - The Horseradish, Republic of Jam, Wild Roots SpiritsLast, but not least, we visited the Carlton Cocktail Walk secret speakeasy. Tucked away in a bright and airy greenhouse, it’s easy to see why My Traveling Speakeasy (now renamed to Bit By A Fox Speakeasy) was a popular destination on the crawl. The speakeasy’s bartender Lynnette Shaw was lively and engaging, while crafting flight after flight of mini cocktails. I believe this was my first time imbibing in a greenhouse, and I certainly hope it won’t be my last. The perfect finale to our cocktail adventures in Carlton. Cheers!

Carlton Cocktail Crawl - My Traveling SpeakeasyNote: This post is in collaboration with the Carlton Cocktail Walk. I was invited to attend this crawl with a press pass and received complimentary refreshments. This was not in exchange for a positive review and all opinions expressed here are my own.

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14 Comments

  • Reply
    Marlynn Schotland
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    I remember watching your Instagram stories of this! Looks like SO much fun. Can’t wait to go on the Carlton Cocktail Walk!

    • Reply
      wazwu
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      Add it to your list. I’m sure you would really enjoy this!

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    Becca
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    This sounds like so much fun. I’ve never even heard of this, thank you for sharing! That would be a great activity to do with friends!

    • Reply
      wazwu
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      Yes! The more, the merrier, right?!

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    Pech
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    Thus looks like a great balance of exercise by walking and staying hydrated : D how fun!

    • Reply
      wazwu
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      Haha yup, balance is key. ;)

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    Katie Carrick
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    Sounds super fun. I had no idea this existed but need to check it out now.

    • Reply
      wazwu
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      Round up some friends and do it. Fun spring/summer activity!

  • Reply
    Jenni
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    This looks like a fun way to get out on foot and enjoy the town! It’s also nice that there were so many delicious bites to balance out the cocktails!

    • Reply
      wazwu
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      Yes, definitely need to balance the cocktails with tasty snacks!

  • Reply
    Melissa
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    What a fun idea!!!! If you follow my instagram, you’d know I LOVE a good cocktail! ;) Shaken, stirred, neat…I like to change it up constantly. Question though: how were you standing after all those tasty treats?!!! I may look into a nice b&b to devote another day in Carlton to recover. teee heee! Thanks for introducing something new to the Portlanders! Cheers!

    • Reply
      wazwu
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      Hahah, we shared some of the cocktails and made sure to hydrate regularly! ;) Good thing there were snacks too. Next time I’m in Carlton, I think I would go with the B&B route though.

  • Reply
    Kelsey
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    You’ve convinced me I need to spend a day in Carlton!

    • Reply
      wazwu
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      Yeah, you do! Perfect for a summertime getaway.

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