ARLINGTON, WA – The Stillaguamish Tribe and Angel of the Winds Casino Resort have celebrated the grand opening of a Heritage Distilling tasting room in partnership with Heritage Distilling Company. The event marked a milestone as the first-ever tasting room within a tribally-owned casino in the Pacific Northwest, allowing tourists, patrons and locals the opportunity to enjoy Heritage Distilling’s spirits in the tasting room and on property. The grand opening featured a limited-edition blend of two 10-year-old bourbons in celebration of Angel of Winds’ 20th anniversary. The release of these 700 bottles was exclusively available at the tribe’s location for the grand opening.
The new tasting room will deliver a curated selection of Heritage’s whiskeys, vodkas, gins, and rums, mixologist-guided tastings, and specialty cocktails crafted with locally sourced ingredients. The space also features Heritage Distilling’s Cask Club membership program, allowing members to create personalized spirits and enjoy special benefits within easy access for the casino’s patrons and guests. A seasonal menu of light bites to more substantial fare will complement the experience, initially set around an Italian-themed food menu.
“This venture reflects our commitment to providing unique local experiences and allows us to share our passion for quality spirits with the wider community,” said Stillaguamish Tribal Chairman Eric White. “Our partnership with Heritage Distilling Company on the new tasting room at Angel of the Winds Casino Resort is a collaboration that brings together our unique flavors and rich traditions with some of the finest distillers in the country. We look forward to welcoming locals and visitors to experience the exceptional craftsmanship and unforgettable tastes that define this new partnership. Together, we celebrate this new chapter and the opportunities it brings for our tribe and our community.”
“The partnership between the Stillaguamish Tribe and Heritage provides a unique opportunity to share our passion for crafting exceptional spirits with a broader audience while creating a vibrant destination within the Angel of the Winds Casino,” said Justin Stiefel, CEO and Co-Founder of Heritage Distilling Company.