Multnomah Whiskey Library Staff Published Cocktail Guide
The team behind the local institution releases a 376-page book on spirits for home bartenders.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Cocktails
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Local home bartenders can now access the same training materials used by the staff at the Multnomah Whiskey Library. Co-authors Brett Adams and Jacob Grier released their latest book through Chronicle Books to answer frequent customer questions on bar curation.
Why it matters
The book translates the professional expertise needed to navigate a collection of over 2,600 spirits into a guide for the home enthusiast. It aims to demystify complex categories like aquavit and genever for readers looking to build a more sophisticated home bar.
The new guide features 376 pages of instruction derived from the library's collection of 2,600 bottles, retailing for $30. This follows the authors' 2022 work, which covered 25 liquor types and 200 cocktail recipes.
The players
Brett Adams
A co-author of the new spirits guide and a contributor to the Multnomah Whiskey Library.
Jacob Grier
A co-author of the new spirits guide and a contributor to the Multnomah Whiskey Library.
Multnomah Whiskey Library
A prominent local bar and spirit education venue known for its extensive collection of 2,600 bottles.
Powell's City of Books
A large independent bookstore in Portland hosting the upcoming book reception.
The details
Drawing from internal study guides created for the library's staff, the text details specific distillation processes and ingredient flavor profiles. The authors structured the content to address common inquiries regarding how to effectively curate and maintain a home bar. The release is designed to provide readers with the education required to navigate diverse spirit categories with professional confidence.
Timeline
2022: Authors published their first book, Raising the Bar.
October 15, 2026: Book reception and signing at Powell's City of Books.
Beyond the Bridges
This release marks a refinement of the authors' pedagogical approach first established in their 2022 publication of Raising the Bar. It follows a growing local trend of hospitality industry professionals codifying their proprietary training for a broader public audience.
Readers interested in the new guide can attend a book signing and reception at Powell's City of Books on October 15. The volume is now available for purchase at a retail price of $30.
The takeaway
Keep an eye on your home bar's spirit curation by referencing the new guide's breakdown of distillation processes. Plan to attend the signing on October 15 to meet the authors and hear their perspective on curating a collection from the thousands of bottles represented in their library.
Further reading
Learn more about the local scene in our Cocktails section.
More information
Find event details or purchase the guide via the Powell's City of Books website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Willamette Week.
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