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    Bear Creek Distillery

    4.7 (145 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Distilleries
    Closed 2:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Dionne V.

    Cool place with good drinks! It is bigger than it appears as you enter. We were there for an Neo soul music event. The staff were very engaging and service was good. We did not stay long but would definitely return. I am not sure what the crowd is like other days times as a few patrons entering had a look of surprise to see so many Black people (15 max) and that was disappointing perhaps that will not always be the case. They only serve what they distill and that was nice to see and experience even though I prefer tequila I did enjoy the Rye vodka.

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    Gina K.

    I came to Bear Creek Distillery because someone recommended it and I haven't spend much time in that area exploring. It seems like the area was a bit industrial but is changing over with more neighborhood establishments. I vibe when you first enter will make you want to stay for hours. We sat in the secondary room where all the board games reside. I ordered the S'more Old Fashion which I had high hopes for but was a bit too strong and less s'more flavor than I expected. The best part was the homemade marshmallow that was perfectly toasted. The rest of my party got mules (because they were running a $5 special) and the Bourbon Special cocktail. The later was the best of all the drinks. We enjoyed the drinks and a few board games. I would definitely come back as a date night or bring out of town friends.

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    Autumn M.

    Makers of whiskey, bourbotequila, vodka, and rum. Very creative and extensive drink list. They had cocktails with red pepper juice and turmeric with carrot juice. They have the more traditional ones like an old fashioned and margarita but what is the fun in ordering something you can get anywhere! I opted for the Key Lime Pie-corn vodka, vanilla vodka, lime juice, simple syrup, aquafaba. The Graham cracker crumbs on top were such a nice touch I asked for extra when I ordered my second one. ;)

    Shizar H.

    Super small and chill space but pretty intimate. Nice size tv in the back that had boxing on which was super dope. Didn't have any food there but the things on the menu sounded delicious. The drinks were great and for the price felt it was worth it. Being that it's a smaller place the service was pretty good, plenty of servers attending the tables so you never went long without having another drink if needed. Feels like one of those place that would be your neighborhood bar if you live in the area.

    Kevin M.

    I stopped by Bear Creek Distillery on a Sunday afternoon while on a business trip. I really enjoy visiting craft distilleries and this one didn't disappoint! I tried a flight of their popular whiskies for a small fee. The attendant was knowledgeable, friendly, and answered all my questions. The rye whiskey was my favorite, followed closely by the wheated bourbon. Very good! The bottle prices are average for craft distilleries, but the product is worth it!

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    Jessica M.

    I have been meaning to review this place for a while ! This is such a great place to go to taste their unique and delicious cocktails. We buy bear creek spirits, especially the spiced rum for some of our holiday cocktails each year, and we still like to occasionally hit the tasting room for ideas. The service is literally always phenomenal no matter who is there, and they are so willing to let you try different stuff. Because this is a real distillery, the tasting room is small, which I think is a good thing. They have a separate room where you can buy some swag also. There isn't a ton of parking but that has never been a problem for us !

    Kim R.

    My husband and I went on a couples weekend away to Denver last fall. This came up when I was searching for things to do. It's a cute little spot that you can tour to find out about the distilling process. The tour tickets were VERY reasonably priced and if I recall correctly included 2 cocktails OR a flight of whiskeys to sample. I am not big on whiskey so I chose the cocktails. One that I still think about was "Fall in a cup". No, that wasn't the name haha but it TASTED like fall. It was so delicious. I wish I knew what was in it. If you're in the area it's definitely worth checking out.

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    Jennifer M.

    Have you ever been to a taproom where the drinks were so good you were blown away while you were drinking them, thought about them after you went home, then woke up and was still blown away by how delicious they were? Well this was Bear Creek Distillery (BCD) for me. We came to this brewery as a recommendation and I'm so glad I found this gem! Hands down, some of the best drinks I've ever had and I talked about these drinks for days after. I haven't been to many distilleries or bars since the pandemic. Primarily because many of them taste the same and instead I find myself drawn to breweries instead. At BCD, they handcraft and award winning grain to bottle spirits including straight bourbon, wheaten bourbon, rye whiskey, wheat whiskey, white whiskey, cast strength rum, spiced rum, silver rum, rye vodka, and wheat vodka. Every drink I've tried was stellar! I've tried the Red Panda, Strawberry Balsamic Smash, Old Fashioned, Tarragon But We Still Drinkin, Big Blue Bear, and Brown Butter Old Fashioned. I loved each of them except the Old Fashioned. While it was good, it did not have a wow factor to it that I've had at other places. Every other drink was tasty, unique, and flavorful. My one suggestion is to make the drink menu easier to find. I've tried googling, going on their Facebook, Yelp, but no place had the full menu. Luckily I was able to find the QR code I scanned when I was at the distillery and found the open tab to look at drinks which makes it a bit of a vastly! Other than that, I definitely found a new favorite place for drinks and will be back again soon to try the other drinks from the menu.

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    One of the best distillery experiences in Denver. The drinks were amazing and the tour was great

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    Great staff, great drinks, great atmosphere. We had a great time, and the tour was awesome.

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    The service was great. They do a Sunday mixer type of event with music. The vibe and people were great!

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    Drinks are some of the best I've had in a long time and love all the staff there! Very welcoming and always service with a smile!

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    Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey

    Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey

    4.8
    (744 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    I made a reservation in advance for the Mountain Angel Experience. This was to celebrate my…read morehusband's birthday. We arrived and found our tour leader, Forrest, checking folks in. We had time to go grab a cocktail from the bar prior. Ryan was behind the bar, crafting beverages for folks. My husband chose to have a Sazerac, while I went for an espresso martini. Drinks in hand we headed back to spend time with Forrest, who took us on a brief tour of the facility. He gave us the history of how Stranahan's started. It was interesting to learn that they bottle by hand. We came to our tasting set up. At each couple there were jars with items to smell that would be aromas or tastes we would experience, like rose, leather, tobacco, and cinnamon. There were four tastes paired with caramel, cheese, chocolate and fig. Each pairing brought out different flavors in the whiskey samples. We both had a lovely time and at the end, I had my husband pick a favorite for me to get for him for his birthday. Great experience!

    Gorgeous facility. We went on the Top Shelf Tour, and stayed to enjoy the bar as well. I am…read morereviewing both. The Top Shelf tour is $15 per person booked in advance. It is an hour long guided event including several whisky tastings along the way. It is a wonderful narrative plus science explanation. Really nice. Our tour guide was 10/10 engaging. She gave me permission to share her name in my review: Frances. And she to make sure to let Wally know she is far superior hahahaha! Her enjoyment and love of her work made the tour so much better than any tasting experience I have had. Take some cash to tip your guide at the end! The separate bar is lovely, beautifully crafted and plenty of room for friends to enjoy the full menu of spirits. Highly recommend!!

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    Mile High Spirits

    Mile High Spirits

    4.0
    (218 reviews)
    5.0 mi
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    Mile High Spirits has my heart. Not only are the cocktails literally out of this world, but the…read moreservice-forward hospitality will leave a lasting impact on anyone that walks in that establishment, far after you've left. I've tried a variety of drinks here, but my favorite has got to be the Just My Luck - a fruity and light cocktail made with the Denver Dry Gin. A close second is the "Nut a day keeps the doctor away," which is made with their (delicious) almond tequila. The distillery alone is very impressive, before adding in the immaculate vibes of the space and people who fill it. Everyone who works there is happy to talk to guests about the whiskey distilling process, their go-to cocktails, and the story behind this bar. Note: They have transitioned away from the party scene MHS used to be. No more silent disco, but same spirits - just elevated. I highly reccomend checking out what they've done with the space and how they have encapsulated the amazing spirits into hand crafted cocktails that will blow your mind.

    Mile High Spirits was home base for the Relay for Rescue (Scavenger Hunt Fundraiser). Even though…read morethe venue is big (accommodating for groups), expect it to get loud and BUSY. After checking in, we had time to spare, so we tried to get a bevvie. When it is this busy, it is best to go to the outdoor patio and order from the bar there. The patio is pretty spacious, with comfortable seating areas, complete with fireside cabanas, shaded patio tables (great for summer events) and cornhole (natch!) As MHS is a distillery with tasting room, the only food one will find is the random food truck or two parked at the front entrance. Restrooms are decent (open area that is accessible) but cleanliness is an afterthought here (possibly because it was busy). There is a pool table on site but I did not see any darts or Jenga games.

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    The Block Distilling Co.

    The Block Distilling Co.

    4.4
    (198 reviews)
    5.5 mi
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    Loved this place! My friend and I were walking nearby looking for art galleries and we happened…read moreupon The Block Distilling Co. It was late afternoon/ early evening on a Friday. The distillery was mostly empty when we arrived, so we grabbed a couple of seats at the bar. During the hour or so we were there, the place filled up quickly. I enjoyed sitting at the bar, as the bartender was friendly. She told us about the drinks she was preparing and we watched her make each beautiful, intricate cocktails. The menu sounded amazing, and it was hard to make decisions. I ordered Running with Scissors, as the bartender told me it was her favorite cocktail. It was a vodka and gin cocktail with fruity, but not too sweet flavors. My friend ordered the Fall of Man with which was a Bourbon cocktail with fall flavors, topped with marshmallow foam. Both were amazing. Honestly, each cocktail was a work of art. The space was open and large, with sort of a gallery feel. I would have enjoyed another cocktail and some more time at this venue, but we had a lot of plans for the evening and decided to move on. Anyway, this distillery is highly recommended.

    I am incredibly disappointed with the administrative management and investor relations at The Block…read moreDistilling Co. As an investor, it is now late June, and they have still failed to provide the necessary Schedule K-1 tax forms for the 2025 tax year. To make matters worse, the communication from management has been entirely unacceptable, officially advising investors to either "guess" using last year's numbers or file their taxes without the forms and pay to amend them later. Taking zero responsibility for the professional and financial headache this causes their backers is a massive red flag. If they handle their core business compliance and investor relations this poorly, it makes you seriously question their overall operational management. Great spirits mean very little if the business is run with this little accountability.

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    Laws Whiskey House

    Laws Whiskey House

    4.7
    (120 reviews)
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    What an experience! We came to show up for a friend to give him a surprise for his 40th birthday,…read moreended up chatting to Chris behind the counter as I wanted to check out what special items you had before taking the tour to pre-plan what I may need to leave with... hah. We ended up doing the tour, and lo and behold there's Chris again! We had a great time with our group and had some fun trying to volunteer some questions to stump Chris and he had the answers in deck and we had some great laughs along the way. We're pretty hopeful that the name Gordon we volunteered for the Gargoyle by the grain storage tanks will stick... I mean, we pulled that name out of thin air and it felt like a damn good name for a Gargoyle hanging out by the grains! Moving on, I e had a great time and till be back. We ended up chatting with Chris about all sorts of things and parlayed into some conversations about home brewing and shared some pics of my set up and chatted about what he was exploring to get into himself. You guys have a damn good crew with a passion for the business and a love for what you do and represent. And I appreciate and applaud you for it! Keep making amazing whiskey and we'll keep drinking it! We ended up grabbing an awesome hoodie and long sleeve to go, and an had to bring home the Centennial Straight Wheat 7yr bonded, and the San Luis Valley straight Rye 10yr Bonded... and a Laws racket to represent at the home bar, both have already been opened and shared with some friends in the last 24 hours and will be enjoyed more to come!

    The staff at Laws Whiskey House is amazing!!…read more We came for a tour and because we got there early, we grabbed a drink and were able to bring them on the tour with us. Our tour was only 9 people and Sam (tour guide) told us that we could make the tour our own. Since all of us have done a distillery tour, we were able to skip the basics and dive into the specifics of Laws Whiskey House, their recipe, and the why. It was nice to be able to get a little more in-depth especially when we all knew the basics. The building next to the distillery is only a year old and the bar is immaculate!! The views of the mountains while sitting at the couches is nice! And the drinks!! The recipes are so delicious, including the zero proof cocktails. I love how everything about Laws Whiskey is local from the grains, water, and distillation. If you're in the area and needing a drink, you need to stop in!

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    Whiskey Sanctuary
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    The Family Jones Distillery

    The Family Jones Distillery

    4.5
    (207 reviews)
    5.6 mi
    $$

    Chic decors that create one-of-a-kind ambiance; the gigantic copper still located on the second…read moreloft visible from the dining room right below that distills the spirits, unique concoctions of cocktails that are made at the bar, carefully crafted dishes to pair with whatever you the drink order from it, and the restaurant staff that happily serve their guests. This space creates a magical moment for a couple's date night, girls' gathering, happy hour with your coworkers and so on. It was an occasion for me and my adult daughter just yesterday. She and I get together as a family which we traditionally do almost monthly to celebrate "us" and we were glad that we chose the Family Jones Spirit House for the very occasion as there was no element that disappointed us. Ambiance: The sleekness that is common when described as "chic", the high-end design is well-incorporated into the space throughout. Despite its way of being high-end contemporary however, the place emits a very inviting cozy feel. The whole place is enhanced by the soft lighting. Overall, the whole place has an elegant image of "cocktail lounge". Drinks and bites (on the menu): They have great ideas to concoct unique cocktails using their current lineup of whiskey/bourbon/gin/vodka. We could easily go for something typical such as wine but we were like "Why would we want to do that at a place like Family Jones?" We started out with one of the Espresso Martinis (Cinnamon Bun) and Early Grey Negroni. After a good few to several bites (House Salad which was a good portion; simple and yet refreshing, Spicy Herb & Cheese; its spiciness was well-manageable, Antipasto Plate was also generously portioned with healthy choices), we concluded our night by another drink, which was Lohi Rising (absolutely an excellently made cocktail out of the whole menu). Most of the items we ordered were discounted by $1 or $2 due to the fact that we were able to order in before the Happy Hour end time of 6pm. Even with the regular pricings, however, the menu items are reasonably priced. I forgot our waitstaff's name but she was able to assist us with great suggestions when we asked her which ones to order especially the drinks. She was the only person who was mostly walking around the whole dining area (the other staff was mainly in charge of the bar but he once came out and asked me if I needed anything before my daughter's arrival.) Not to mention: the hardworking kitchen staff who prepared our dishes should not be forgotten for all the amazing chef skills. Denver's LoHi neighborhood hosts a good number of contemporary restaurants. Other big names might overshadow this cocktail lounge/restaurant but despite the overwhelming elements, Family Jones Spirits House's position to quietly serve as a humble restaurant is worth a mention. So if you are looking for a special place for a special occasion, go here. You will be pleasantly surprised with what they offer you.

    I've been a fan of The Family Jones for a while now, from buying bottles for home to visiting their…read moreSpirit House, and this recent visit reminded me why. The Spirit House is where they create and refine their spirits and cocktails, and the attention to detail really shows in the drinks. We tried several from their winter menu and each one was interesting and well balanced. Standouts included the LoHi Rising, which had Earl Grey and citrus notes with a creamy foam, and the Après-Pear Marg, which combined tequila, rum, and spiced pear in a really smooth way. The Salt & Vinegar Martini was also memorable and came with a pickled potato that made it even more fun. The Alpine Glow was lighter and refreshing with hibiscus and citrus. We also ordered some food to go with the drinks. The grilled cheese with soup and the pretzel bites were perfect for a cold winter day and paired nicely with the cocktails. If you enjoy thoughtful cocktails and a relaxed atmosphere, The Family Jones Spirit House is always worth a visit.

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    Overlooking the huge decor at the main window
    Overlooking the huge decor at the main window
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    Inside
    The Family Jones Distillery

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