Dawson Officer established 4 Spirits Distillery in 2011 with a mission to create superior craft spirits while honoring all service members both past and present. We make each day an opportunity to honor, remember and raise a glass.

4 Spirits is named and dedicated to four combat soldiers that Dawson served with in the Oregon National Guard 2 Battalion, 162 Infantry Brigade: Lt. Erik McCrae, Sgt. Justin Linden, Sgt. Justin Eyerly and Sgt. David Roustum. These four men lost their lives in 2004/2005 serving in Baghdad, Iraq. There isn’t a day that goes by that he doesn’t see their faces and think about their loss, and the events before and after their service to this country. We will forever honor their courage and sacrifice.

We are passionate about giving back to the community and local veteran services in Oregon and other states where our products are sold. Beginning in 2012, 4 Spirits Distillery began donating a portion of the sales from 4 Spirits Bourbon Whiskey to support local programs that help veterans and their families with reintegration support.

4 Spirits is also proud to have started the first ever combat veteran endowed scholarship at both Oregon State University and Western Oregon University, and hopes to expand reach to other universities throughout the northwest. You can view details about our previous donations on our Giving Programs page.

Beginning in 2023 with the formation of our new 501(c)(3): 4 Spirits Foundation, we will begin contributing all proceeds from our giving programs and large events so that we can build a greater base to provide impact to veterans. We are excited to see this launch and grow.  Details on the mission and information about 4 Spirits Foundation can be found here:

4 Spirits Foundation – Donate to Charity, Fundraising and Granting for Veterans, Charitable Organization for Veterans