10 Distilleries in Colorado That You Shouldn't Miss

July 30, 2021 Moriah Teneyck

Colorado is home to no less than twenty-six ski resorts such as those in Vail and Breckenridge; other winter activities include snowboarding, sledding, sleigh rides, snow hiking and snowmobiling. The state is blessed with national parks, grasslands and forests where in warmer weather you can enjoy hiking, mountain biking or rock climbing. Wildlife abounds, from bears to moose and raccoons to wolverines. More interested in local history? Head for either the Ute Indian Museum or the Koshare Indian Museum, and don't miss the forts such as Fort Garland and Bent's Old Fort. For a complete change, why not take a ride in a hot air balloon from South Park Valley or Boulder and admire Colorado's picturesque landscape from above?
Restaurants in Colorado

1. Laws Whiskey House

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5.0 based on 65 reviews

Laws Whiskey House

But exactly what is a whiskey house? To us it’s a place dedicated to whiskey, a temple of sorts, a place to come and explore your passion for whiskey. Make no mistake about it, Laws Whiskey House is a distillery, but more than that it is where we can educate and share everything we know and love about whiskey.

2. Deerhammer Distillery

321 E Main St, Buena Vista, CO 81211-5011 +1 719-395-9464 [email protected] http://www.deerhammer.com
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5.0 based on 73 reviews

Deerhammer Distillery

At Deerhammer, our distilling is steeped in whiskey tradition, but our methods are infused with curiosity and creativity. From our cornerstone single malt to our forthcoming bourbon, rye and limited run single barrel spirits, we're redefining the flavor-and future-of independent American whiskey. Stop by for a whiskey tasting... craft cocktail... or a bite to eat from our new menu featuring some seriously highfalutin brats, all beef franks, chili, and more!

Reviewed By TripswithRiss - Chicago, United States

Whiskey fans, stop by the Deer Hammer for a stiff drink and a cozy quaint setting. If you don’t love Whiskey this is the place to change your mind! They have everything from whiskey flights and straight up pours to more fruity drinks like their Margarito or the Green Grind. Each cocktail is perfectly crafted by their friendly staff! Fair prices, and a great atmosphere that is dog friendly! In the summer they have an amazing outdoor patio with a food truck which makes for a lovely relaxing afternoon. The Deer Hammer really is a must see in downtown BV!

3. Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey Tour

200 S Kalamath St, Denver, CO 80223-1813 +1 303-296-7440 http://www.stranahans.com/tours/
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5.0 based on 889 reviews

Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey Tour

Reviewed By darci2015 - Dallas, United States

A ton of fun! Our tour guide David gave an in-depth overview into the distillation process of Stranahan’s single malt whiskey as well as the history of the brand. We also learned about bottling and how the barrels are made. We were provided three different tastings and you get to keep the free tasting glass as well as a nice discount on bottles you purchase at the distillery. I would highly recommend if you are a whiskey lover!

4. Vapor Distillery

5311 Western Ave Suite 180, Boulder, CO 80301-2746 +1 303-997-6134 [email protected] http://www.vapordistillery.com
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5.0 based on 29 reviews

Vapor Distillery

Tours and craft cocktails! Roundhouse Spirits is a micro-distillery making spirits of uncommon character. In addition to our distilling and bottling operations for which we offer tours and tastes, the location features an eye-catching speakeasy bar. Come visit for tours and/or craft-cocktails!

5. State 38 Distilling

400 Corporate Cir Suite B, Golden, CO 80401-5639 +1 303-895-1485 [email protected] http://www.state-38.com
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

State 38 Distilling

Almost 150 years after Colorado was the 38th state admitted to the union, State 38 Distilling was established to celebrate the western beauty that is Colorado by hand crafting small batch spirits using only organic ingredients and crisp rocky mountain water, forging quality spirits by getting back to basics. We ONLY use Fair Trade 100% Organic Raw Blue Agave and Hand-Milled Grains as the bases for all our spirits.

6. Durango Craft Spirits

1120 Main Ave Suite 2, Durango, CO 81301-5136 +1 970-247-1919 http://www.durangospirits.com/
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5.0 based on 34 reviews

Durango Craft Spirits

Enjoy a tour of our grain to glass distillery located on Main Avenue in downtown Durango! Take a step back into Durango history in our Tasting Room and enjoy stories of Durango's past while enjoying a cocktail featuring our Soiled Doves Vodka. Even those that don't consider themselves vodka drinkers are enjoying our distinct spirit.

Reviewed By jdkrup77 - Paris, United States

After tasting a couple of spirits, my wife chose a silver mountain mule with their gin and I had the Jack Dempsey with vodka. Their spirits are very bold and flavorful. Their sitting area outside was quiet and relaxing.

7. Spirit Hound Distillery

4196 Ute Hwy, Lyons, CO 80540 +1 303-823-5696 [email protected] http://www.spirithounds.com
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5.0 based on 48 reviews

Spirit Hound Distillery

Spirit Hound embodies the enterprising spirit of the old west, a passion for fine spirits, and our own discoveries in how to distill beverages with high quality and uniquely drinkable character. Our spirits are made with local ingredients such as freshly-picked Rocky Mountain juniper berries and Colorado-grown and -malted barley. We built much of our own distillation equipment to capture all of the purity and flavor and make sure it gets into every bottle we sell - and every glass you drink.

Reviewed By 684amberm - New Orleans, United States

Love their cocktails and the bottled honey whisky is the best I've ever had. Got a Orange hot buttered rum while we were there, able to sit outside with a heater.

8. Marble Distilling Co. & The Distillery Inn

150 Main Street Second Tasting Room in the Hyatt Grand Aspen, Carbondale, CO 81623-2137 +1 970-963-7008 [email protected] http://www.marbledistilling.com
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5.0 based on 83 reviews

Marble Distilling Co. & The Distillery Inn

Located at 150 Main Street in Carbondale's creative district, Marble Distilling Co. & The Distillery Inn is a family & friends owned & operated craft spirits distillery. A zero waste, sutainable distillery and only one using the world-famous Yule marble stone as a filtering agent. Marble spirits include Marble Vodka, Moonlight EXpresso, Gingercello & Single Cask releases of Hoovers Revenge Whiskey & Bourbon. Selling craft spirits by the taste, by the cocktail and by the bottle. You can arrange for a tour of the distillery to learn how Marble makes their spirits. The Distillery Inn is the first inn in the world to be housed within an operational distillery - so guests can "Sleep with the Stills". Offering mountain luxury in five sophisticated, contemporary rooms with fireplaces, oversized spa bathrooms, fluffy robes, martini mini-bars, Italian linens, cruiser bikes, views of Mt. Sopris & walk to all Carbondale dining.

Reviewed By Meg492 - San Francisco, United States

We stayed in the downstairs suite (really a room) and loved it. Super spacious room with a super comfy bed and amazing shower. We slept great (though recommend eye shades). Loved the art work in the room. Easy to walk to downtown Carbondale from the hotel. Would love to stay here again! Our dog loved it too! Great smart tv with the Hallmark and Lifetime Christmas channels. Nice fireplace. Nice patio too.

9. Anvil Distillery

117 S Sunset St Ste. G1, Longmont, CO 80501-6180 +1 720-600-5103 [email protected] http://www.anvildistillery.com/
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Anvil Distillery

Anvil Distillery is an award winning locally owned and operated Colorado Company, dedicated to Quality Hand Crafted Spirits, forged from local produce. Anvil is heralded with acclaim not just from the multiple SIP Awards, but the Breckenridge Craft Spirits Festival (Gold for Vodka, Silver for Gin), New York International Spirits Competition (Bronze for Gin, Best Gin Distillery in Colorado) and Denver International Spirits Competition (Silver for Vodka, Bronze for Gin). Anvil’s success can be attributed to the care and precision taken during the creation of each small batch spirit. From the purposeful sourcing of the non-GMO white corn from New Mexico, to the malted millet and barley from Colorado Malting Company, the purity of the ingredients matter. The botanicals for the gin are organic, carefully selected so that no chemicals are extracted during distillation. The water, from the St Vrain River right out their back door, is filtered four times. They even start by distilling their own neutral spirits, so that they have control every aspect of the final product. The results are clean, sweet and flavorful, the gin both lively and refreshing on the palette. Peter Grundy, the founder and distiller, shares his perspective on winning so many awards since launching. “Out of all the awards we’ve gotten, the two most important are the Platinum Awards, because it’s consumer based. Real close behind that were Gold and Silver at Breckenridge, against all the other Colorado distillers. It meant a lot. It raised our spirits.”

10. Bouck Brothers Distilling

2731 Colorado Blvd, Idaho Springs, CO 80452-5041 +1 303-567-2547 [email protected] http://bouckbros.com
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5.0 based on 37 reviews

Bouck Brothers Distilling

Bouck Brothers Distillery is Closed Thanks for the Support over the years! Our products are still available in some stores but when they are gone that is it! There is a good supply of Colorado Coffee Whiskey at Grape Expectations Wine & Spirits in Denver. Call ahead to check inventory.

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