Woody Creek Distillers
Colorado Gin
Basalt, Colorado
Woody Creek’s Colorado Gin is crafted from their pure potato spirit, redistilled with local juniper berries handpicked by the master distiller, along with a thoughtful blend of 12 other botanicals. This modern expression of a treasured spirit will both surprise and delight the pickiest of gin drinkers from the Rocky Mountains to London.
Fermentation
Just days or hours after being pulled from the ground, Woody Creek’s estate managed Rio Grande potatoes are washed, peeled, mashed, and fermented in stainless steel tanks. Fermentation takes about 3 days
Distillation
Custom-made CARL stills: 2 x 2,000 Liter, copper, Continuous 34-foot rectification column still with 21 plates. Water sourced from springs in the Rocky Mountains
Botanicals
Citrus, Lemongrass, Juniper, Coriander, Cinnamon, Angelica, Hibiscus, Grains of Paradise, Lavender, Cranberries, Rose Hips. Steeped in a 50% abv potato base spirit for 18 hours before a second distillation
Tasting Note
An invigorating mix of fruity, herbaceous and smoky qualities comes together to form a uniquely complex profile in the Gin. The mix of hibiscus and rose hips provide a round and robust profile, neatly cut with a citrusy note from the lemongrass.
Other Spirits by this Producer
Colorado High Rye 70/30 Bourbon
Basalt, Colorado
Folding a high percentage of Rye into the blend creates a notably racy and energetic style of Bourbon with a unique flair. This new style for Woody Creek allows for a deeper exploration of what it means to be a Colorado Whiskey.
Colorado Straight Rye Whiskey Single Barrel
Basalt, Colorado
Aged gracefully for 5 years in deeply charred new American oak, Woody Creek’s Cask Strength Straight Rye is made with Rocky Mountain spring water and 100% locally grown grains. Hand selected by the distiller for its distinct coffee and chocolate notes and smooth finish.
Colorado Straight Rye Whiskey Cask Strength
Basalt, Colorado
Aged gracefully for 5 years in deeply charred new American oak, Woody Creek’s Cask Strength Straight Rye is made with Rocky Mountain spring water and 100% locally grown grains. This cask strength (undiluted) bottling comes directly from a single barrel that gracefully aged at the distillery.
Colorado Straight Rye Whiskey
Basalt, Colorado
Each bottle of Woody Creek’s Colorado Straight Rye is crafted in custom CARL stills using locally grown rye from trusted Colorado farms, then gracefully aged a minimum of four years in new American oak. The whiskey features a uniquely refreshing palate, with a delicately spicy finish that lingers with complexity.
Colorado Straight Bourbon Single Barrel
Basalt, Colorado
For this bottling, Woody Creek’s master distiller hand selects a uniquely structured barrel for its aroma, Colorado corn forward palate, and subtle caramels and vanillas on the finish. The result is the perfect vehicle for whiskey connoisseurs to savor.
Colorado Straight Bourbon Cask Strength
Basalt, Colorado
Aged gracefully for 6 years in deeply charred new American oak, Woody Creek’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon is made with Rocky Mountain spring water and 100% locally grown grains. This cask strength (undiluted) bottling comes directly from a single barrel that gracefully aged at the distillery.
Colorado Straight Bourbon
Basalt, Colorado
Aged a minimum of four years in deeply charred new American oak, the Colorado Straight Bourbon has just enough spice to get your attention, with hints of cinnamon, caramel, and honey in the background. Grains are sourced from nearby farms, and are distilled with fresh, Rocky Mountain spring water.
Mary’s Gin
Basalt, Colorado
Mary’s Gin is crafted from a pure potato spirit and then infused with Butterfly Pea Blossom, Rhubarb, Elderflower and Yuzu. The spirit's enticing violet hues are derived from the Butterfly Pea Blossom and its palette boasts a refreshing floral forward essence.
Potato Vodka
Basalt, Colorado
It began as an obsession to create the world’s best vodka from the ground up – or in this case, just below it. Each surprisingly complex sip of potato vodka was born of locally harvested Rio Grande potatoes, mashed fresh and distilled only once to bring you a rare vodka with a character all its own.
