Portland, Ore. – Driven by a desire to shift what’s possible in Non-Alcoholic drinks, Founder Brad Whiting created Wilderton, a collection of non-alcoholic, gluten free, and zero calorie spirits made with a unique approach to flavor and aroma. Grounded in an obsession with nature and made by hand in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, Wilderton is a new start in drinks, not a substitute. Wilderton’s expressions — the bold, spicy, smoky Earthen and the bright, floral, citrusy Lustre — offer provocative flavor combinations free from the confines of alcohol.

Founder Brad Whiting, a spirits industry veteran in Oregon, longed for drink options that could evoke the taste and feel of a traditional spirit but that paired better with an active lifestyle. Seth O’Malley, an expert distiller, had a passion for botanicals and was feeling constrained by the limited flavors celebrated in alcoholic spirits. The two found an instant connection and set out on a shared mission: to create spirits with unique flavor and complexity that would elevate non-alcoholic cocktails. The beautiful result is Wilderton.

Wilderton is made from scratch in Portland and guided by tradition, nature, and creativity. Inspired by both obscure and familiar wild plants from around the world, distiller Seth O’Malley carefully selects raw botanicals and combines methods from tea making, perfumery, and distillation to craft uniquely flavorful and aromatic non-alcoholic expressions. Using modern vacuum distillation technology, Wilderton’s proprietary production process captures the most desirable elements of the botanicals without alcohol ever being introduced or removed.

“The Pacific Northwest is enveloped by wilderness where the natural world informs nearly everything we do, and I am fortunate enough to have called this place home for more than two decades,” said Wilderton Founder Brad Whiting. “Here in the Northwest, a balanced, active lifestyle is inherently ingrained in our culture, and I’m excited to introduce a drinks experience that celebrates flavor beyond alcohol.”

“As an Oregon native, my knowledge, relationship, and curiosity for botanicals grew out of this special place, and it’s why I can’t walk past an unknown plant without picking a leaf or flower to study and smell,” added Wilderton Founding Distiller Seth O’Malley. “I proudly bring this passion and my expertise in distilling to every bottle of Wilderton, and I am thrilled to finally share it with the world.”

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