It's funky in the best of ways.Īway from the tastings and exploring the distillery more, I kept coming back to how much Mile High Spirits embraced their motto, “We take our spirits seriously, but not ourselves.” All around are quirky features that drive home that point, so much so that virtually all of the equipment is given a name that is prominently displayed on it. A 4 year old, 134 proof bourbon, it drinks lower than its stated proof and displays rich notes of rye spice, chocolate, and vanilla. One in particular stood out so much from the other four barrels I tasted next to it, that it was chosen to be an upcoming release in our Breaking Bourbon Single Barrel Club. In addition to sampling barrels such as their Triple Rye, which is a combination of German rye, midwest rye, Colorado rye, and Beachwood smoked barley, I was able to sample through a slew of Fireside Single Barrel Bourbons. Both showed great promise and got me excited to see what other paths Joyce will experiment with in the future. He’s not focused on traditional bourbon or rye either, as was very clear when we sampled through barrels of the yet to be released, Scottish Single Malt and even their American Single Malt which is composed of 7% wheat and 93% malted barley. Throughout my time spent with him he spoke about the various grain combinations he’s looking forward to trying, along with the ones he’s already laid down. Walking through their distillery and talking to Joyce, you get the sense that this man lives and breathes distilling. As we discovered when we explored their Fireside Bourbon and Fireside Rye, the end result is a funky, yet refreshing whiskey that is intriguing to explore. This has helped develop his approach distilling with a brewers mindset, one that allows for broad interpretation and the willingness to take chances on various grain combinations. Joyce comes from a traditional beer brewing background and has traveled the U.S. Nestled directly next to it is a 6,500 square foot outdoor extension to keep the party going. When you walk in you are greeted with a sight you normally don’t encounter at a distillery, a massive 5,000 square foot open music and bar venue. Suit up and get in here, there’s whisky to be made! The party door is to the right.” And sure enough, just down to the right of it is another door welcoming you to Mile High Spirits. Located just a few blocks away from Coors Field, the first hint that this isn’t your typical distillery is when you approach the door labeled “The Distillery.” Imprinted is the slogan “This is the work door. Nestled in the heart of downtown, Mile High Spirits fully embraces the definition of an urban distillery, offering a unique experience that traditional Kentucky distilleries can’t come close to matching. It’s here where you’ll find Mile High Spirits. Denver is a booming city full of arts and entertainment, sports teams, and a rapidly growing spirits industry. If you choose to do business with this business, please let the business know that you contacted BBB for a BBB Business Profile.Īs a matter of policy, BBB does not endorse any product, service or business.At exactly 5,280 feet above sea level, Denver is known as the Mile High City. BBB Business Profiles are subject to change at any time. When considering complaint information, please take into account the company's size and volume of transactions, and understand that the nature of complaints and a firm's responses to them are often more important than the number of complaints.īBB Business Profiles generally cover a three-year reporting period. However, BBB does not verify the accuracy of information provided by third parties, and does not guarantee the accuracy of any information in Business Profiles. BBB asks third parties who publish complaints, reviews and/or responses on this website to affirm that the information provided is accurate. BBB Business Profiles may not be reproduced for sales or promotional purposes.īBB Business Profiles are provided solely to assist you in exercising your own best judgment.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |