Road Trip, Anyone? Colorado's Spirits Trail Is Made Up Of The State's 61 Coolest Distilleries
You can even win some booze along the way.
Listen. We've talked a lot about wine trains, beer trains, and even tequila trains here at Delish, but we don't talk often enough about how to drink your way through some gorgeous scenery on your own terms. Enter: the Colorado Spirits Trail, a comprehensive distillery tour through the Centennial State.
There are 61 different curated spots to hit, and while that may seem like an undertaking, the good people over at CST give you a reason to hit 'em all—anyone who does in the year 2020 will be entered into a lottery to win "40 bottles of spirits selected randomly from the participating distilleries." You keep track of how many distilleries you visit over the course of the year right here for prize-winning purposes. So! Do I need to say anything more or can I tell you about some of the coolest spots on the trail now? (P.s. Drive safely!)
10th Mountain Whiskey
Everything about the distillery (and its titular alcohol) is a tribute to the 10th Mountain soldiers who arrived at the Rocky Mountains in the 1940s. That said, it's meant to be enjoyed by all those who "enjoy the mountain lifestyle."
Where to find it: 227 Bridge St, Vail, CO, 81657
3Hundred Days of Shine
Legit Colorado moonshine! Made in absurdly niche and cool flavors! Apple Pie, Margarita Moon, Summertime Strawberry Lemonade, Firebomb, Peach Cobbler, and Colorado Honey, to be specific!
Where to find it: 279 Beacon Lite Rd, Monument, CO, 80132
Bear Creek Distillery
A place dedicated to a "grain-to-glass" process, Bear Creek Distillery is super proud of its one-of-a-kind German still. The result is a unique batch of booze each time.
Where to find it: 879 S Acoma St, Denver, CO, 80223
Branch & Barrel
Branch & Barrel is focused on what's good and what's local. Everything you drink from here is from their own crops, livestock, and equipment.
Where to find it: 15353 E Hinsdale Circle Suite C, Centennial, CO, 80112
Deviation Distilling
Come on. Don't you want to visit a place called "Deviation Distilling" just to see what's going on there?
Where to find it: 900 W 1st Ave. #150, Denver, CO, 80223
Feisty Spirits
Not only can you get a wide variety of A+ desserts at Feisty, but you can also opt in for a curated chocolate-and-liquor pairing as well. Mmm!
Where to find it: 1708 E Lincoln Ave #1, Fort Collins, CO, 80524
Honey House Distillery
Take a break from your oaky, smokey drinks and dive into some "liquid gold." Honey House exclusively offers honey-tinged alcohols.
Where to find it: 33633 Hwy 550, durango, CO, 81031
Marble Distilling Company
All of their liquors are—wait for it—distilled in marble!
Where to find it: 150 Main Street, Carbondale, CO, 81623
On Point Distillery
Sure, you could try a taste of all of the alcohol On Point has to offer, but I recommend starting with pretty much any of their gorgeous cocktails—look at them!
Where to find it: 802 S. Public Road St. E, Lafayette, CO, 80026
Rocker Spirits
The sheer volume of what goes on at this distillery is overwhelming (guys, the space is 5,000 feet!), but Rocker does a good job of pointing you in the right direction. Kill Dills, anyone?
Where to find it: 5587 S Hill St, Littleton, CO, 80120
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