The First American Single Malt. Blend old-world tradition with Oregon ingenuity and you get McCarthy’s Oregon Single Malt Whiskey. Over 25 years ago, founder Steve McCarthy returned from a trip to Ireland determined to make his own single malt. Not only did he succeed, but in doing so ignited the craft American Single Malt Revolution. This is passion and craft, an Oregon original.

MCCARTHY’S 3-YEAR OREGON SINGLE MALT WHISKEY

TASTING NOTES: A robust and smoky nose and taste is complemented by hints of dried fruit, plum and a warm finish of honey and delicate peat.

RECENT AWARDS & ACCOLADES

Platinum - Sip Magazine’s Best of the Northwest Spirits Competition  (2022)

Innovation Award - SIP Awards (2022)

Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2022)

90.5 Points, 1st Place - International Whisky Competition (2022)

Double Gold – New York World Wine & Spirits Competition (2021)

Gold – Best of the Northwest, Sip Northwest (2020)

TASTING NOTES: The balance of peat and oak, the subtle sweetness that lets you in the door and the tempting smell of a nearby campfire, all balance out to make an exceptional whiskey. 

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

94 Points, Excellent, Highly Recommended - Ultimate Spirits Challenge (2022)

Double Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2022)

Double Gold - SIP Awards  (2022)

Gold, 91 Points - Bartender Spirits Awards  (2022)

92 Points - Whiskey Advocate Magazine (2023)

TASTING NOTES 

Nose: Cherry sawdust, warm pine pitch and marsh grass. A nose that is light and sunny. Closer to warm lakeside days than cold forest nights. The aroma hits with high summer energy and optimism making it unique compared to other McCarthys expressions.

Palate: Light and juicy with a good deal of burned sugar and citrus. Back flavors of salt brine and sea spray make this the whiskey version of camping on the Oregon coast. To others it’s as comforting as early morning diners and French toast with coffee. The addition of an ice cube exposes the whiskey’s sweeter tones. With a baseline of sarsaparilla root and chicory, the higher tones of toasted cereal grain, orange peel and maple syrup definitely shine.

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

95 Points, Editors’ Choice - Whisky Advocate Magazine (2023)

McCarthy’s Single Barrel Cask Strength 6 Year Old Oregon Single Malt Whiskey is a bold and distinctive whiskey crafted by Clear Creek Distillery. Aged for six years, this limited-edition single malt offers deep, complex flavors, with notes of rich peat smoke, dark chocolate, and dried fruits. The cask strength bottling intensifies its robust character, delivering a powerful yet smooth experience for whiskey connoisseurs. Inspired by the traditional techniques of Scotch whisky-making, McCarthy’s showcases the unique Oregon terroir, resulting in a truly remarkable and memorable sip.