Woody Creek began as a potato vodka producer, however now makes whiskeys, brandy, rum, and extra, too.
Woody Creek began solely as a potato-vodka distillery, aptly positioned within the Roaring Fork Valley, which is superb potato-growing nation. The aim was to make use of native, in-season substances to create world-class vodka—and so they did. The truth is, Woody Creek even grows its personal potatoes. However as soon as potato season wrapped up, the distillery was idle, says David Matthews, grasp distiller and vice chairman of operations. So different spirits adopted, together with whiskey.
Woody Creek provides 4 whiskeys: a 100% rye mash, bourbon (70% corn, 15% rye, 15% malted barley), wheated bourbon, and a high-rye bourbon (70% corn, 30% rye). It’s also possible to discover brandy, rum, and loads of artistic restricted releases. All of its spirits are distilled in custom-made copper CARL stills from Germany, and its whiskeys include all Colorado grains. “Having farm companions that we’ve been utilizing all this time means we’re getting constant grain from the identical individuals. Utilizing the identical varieties from the identical place 12 months out and in provides you that consistency,” Matthews says.
You may go to the distillery for a tour by appointment, strive spirits within the tasting room, and store in its on-site retailer filled with loads of mementos and whiskey to take residence.
Drink this: 
Woody Creek Distillers Bourbon
87 factors, 45% ABV, $57
Tropical fruit, cinnamon, pepper, spice, and bitter oak
Eat Right here: Wienerstube
This genuine Austrian-German restaurant in Previous City serves Woody Creek and different whiskey cocktails, in addition to a collection of Irish and scotch whiskies.
Keep Right here: Aspect Basalt Lodge
This lodge is inside strolling distance of the distillery and provides mountain views, swimming pools, and free breakfast.
Take a Facet Journey: Roaring Fork River
This river—a gold-medal fly-fishing spot—is true by the distillery. Frying Pan Anglers is a neighborhood clothes shop that may present you round Basalt’s waters.
