The 5 best distilleries in Portland

23 September 2019
Maine Craft Distilling

Maine Craft Distilling | Photo: Jonathan V./Yelp

Wondering where to find the best distilleries near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top distilleries in Portland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.

1. Urban Farm Fermentory

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Topping the list is Urban Farm Fermentory. Located at 200 Anderson St., the brewery and distillery, which offers beer, wine, spirits and more, is the highest-rated distillery in Portland, boasting 4.5 stars out of 146 reviews on Yelp.

2. Maine Craft Distilling

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Next up is East End's Maine Craft Distilling, situated at 123 Washington Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 86 reviews on Yelp, the distillery has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Hardshore Distilling Company

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Hardshore Distilling Company, a distillery in East End, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 24 Yelp reviews. Head over to 53 Washington Ave. to see for yourself.

4. Sweetgrass Winery & Distillery Old Port Tasting Room and Shop

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Check out Sweetgrass Winery & Distillery Old Port Tasting Room and Shop, which has earned four stars out of 45 reviews on Yelp. You can find the winery and distillery at 324 Fore St.

5. Stroudwater Distillery

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Last but not least, there's Stroudwater Distillery, a Libbytown favorite with four stars out of 41 reviews. Stop by 4 Thompsons Point, Suite 104 to hit up the next time the urge strikes.


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