Taking Shots At The World’s Highest Whiskey Distillery In Colorado

Sampling the local spirits is a great way to get to know the local culture. That being said, certain tasting rooms have more to offer than others. This is the case when visiting Breckenridge Distillery in Colorado, who not only craft small batch bourbon, vodka, whiskey, liqueurs and infusions, they’re also the highest distillery in the world. Honestly, no trip to Colorado is complete without visiting this fun little spot, and here’s why: Their hooch is made at 9,600 feet, using snowmelt from the Rocky Mountains. If you visit their distillery, which is located at 1925 Airport Road, you’ll be able to take a free tour to see firsthand how the ingredients are mashed, fermented and distilled to make exceptional spirits. Additionally, a trip to their downtown tasting room, located at 137 S. Main Street, will allow you to browse their gift shop of mugs, shirts, glasses and flasks, as well as taste their products. There are three options for the free tasting: Breckenridge Vodka, Breckenridge Bourbon and Breckenridge Bitters. The vodka is very flavorful, mashed with 100% Midwest sweet corn and filtrated with coconut shell charcoal. Moreover, the bourbon has a long finish, and is mashed with yellow corn, green rye and unmalted barley, and is fermented in 100% new American White Oak barrels. The tasty concoction you’ll sample will be at least 2-3 years old. Lastly, you can try the bitters, my personal favorite. Unlike most dash bitters, this version is meant to be sipped. Likewise, it has a neutral grain base featuring 13 herbs, spices and fruits, giving it a delicious tea flavor. This post was adapted from my original article on Gadling