The whiskey flights at Seattle’s Fremont Mischief Distillery are top notch.

I have a confession.

• Even though Axios Seattle has made it their mission to visit all the craft breweries in Seattle…I’m quite a whiskey lover.

• That’s why it’s such a crime that until recently I had never visited the distillery right next to my house.

The place: Fremont Mischief Distillery, 132 N Canal St.

What’s new: The distillery has recently expanded to include a craft cocktail bar that serves small plates.

The atmosphere: Mischief has had a real shine during the pandemic — and its outdoor patio has had me hooked for weeks.

• In the spring, the outdoor space was covered with a tent and included a few tables with fire pits, for those inevitable times when Seattle goes Seattle.
• Now that it’s summer, the patio is rather shaded by umbrellas.
• There is also a roof terrace.

Property: I love whiskey flights here. At the restaurant they give you a chaser of sparkling water with a few drops of bitters which is a nice touch.

• In the tasting room, you can choose from a wider variety of whiskeys, including the remarkable Purple Tibetan Straight Rye, with its heady blend of vanilla, honey, smoke and leather flavors.
• Food-wise, the best thing I ate on a recent visit was the burrata tartine, served with dandelion greens, carrots and a hint of Espelette pepper which gave the dish a subtle heat.

To note : The place has wide appeal.

• I saw a group of women in their twenties introduce themselves and say that Mischief was a great place to throw a party.
• Moments later, three men in their forties entered the tasting room, proclaiming, “It’s like Disneyland!” when they saw the handy alcohol chart.
• It is also suitable for children and dogs.

Pro tip: The restaurant is only open from Thursday to Sunday, but the tasting room is also open on Wednesdays.