Sip on This: Woodinville Whiskey Becomes No. 1 Craft Distillery in State

Fire up the band: Woodinville Whiskey has become the No. 1 producer among craft distilleries in Washington, at least in 2012, according to the Puget Sound Business Journal.

The distillery doubled its production from 2011, from 18,692.61 to 36,020.24 proof gallons in 2012. Next was Dry Fly of Spokane, at 28,403.52 proof gallons, while Westland Distillery of Seattle earned third with an output of 17,991.28 proof gallons.

The craft distilling industry in Washington began cooking in 2008 when the state Legislature passed a bill lowering licensing fees and allowing production of 60,000 gallons a year.

At 16110 Woodinville-Redmond Road, Woodinville Whiskey makes bourbon, rye and vodka.

For the Journal story, click here.