This was the second stop on my husband's Christmas gift day - after an am playing pickleball. He's a whiskey guy so seemed a good way to top things off. Overall, thumbs up. The spot is small but has a cozy vibe. There were only 3 other patrons within (all were watching football) so my husband, infant and I snagged the couch in the corner which was perfect for us. We started with sampling their whiskey/rye flight. We enjoyed the rye and wound up buying a bottle. At about $65 it wasn't cheap but not super outrageous compared to other local distilleries. In addition we each had a cocktail - I honestly can't recall what I had but it had a fun hibiscus rum float and was yummy. My husband had the old fashioned and it was a solid one. All in all a spot I would return to. Bonus that it is right around the corner from my work! read more

I don't normally leave 1 stars however I went out of my way to check this place out. I walked in and felt I was interrupting the employees time watching football. We sat at the bar and the first thing he said was I can't a few cocktails. I asked if he had gin, he said yes but can't do any of the gin drinks. I asked if he could do any gin drinks and he said "I have club soda" we needed up leaving without anything. Poor service, pretty bland environment and ambiance. If a place like this wants to succeed there needs to be an experience, no details about anything they do there, tastings etc. won't be back. read more

We're back! Enjoyed the Raspberry Beret (wow!) and American Pika. The beret will hit you hard but it's oh, so tasty. Cool, casual vibe at this place. You should check it out. read more

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Probably the best bar EVER. The nicest bartender, dog friendly, games, and the drinks were delicious! Partly outside! read more

Turnbuckle Distilling - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Westminster, Colorado

We just stopped by at 3:00pm on a Sunday. Hours posted are open from 12-6pm. They were not ! There was a purse and keys on the counter, I called them asking why they weren't open... next thing we see is that the purse and keys were gone. Obviously an employee didn't want to open. We even knocked! Will not go back!! read more

Nice vibe! The staff have great recommendations and fresh tasty drinks. Odin, their dog, is the sweetest addition to their decor.

2nd time stopping by...so much better experience. 1st time was disaster but this time drinks were good and the service was perfect. Will try again down the road for sure. read more

Turnbuckle Distilling - York St Sour & Amercian Pika - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Westminster, Colorado

We really enjoyed our distillery tastings - 10/10 recommended for others especially with backdrop of mountains and a very chic interior with limited outdoor & indoor seating & lots of parking! Blue Corn Vodka - smells harsh, goes down really smoothly Foothills Gin - aromatic, very nice flavor and prob. Makes a fantastic gin & tonic - very different from Costco Gin that we get! Amber Rum - good - liked it quite a bit and better than a local rum we buy from Tampa FL! read more

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Wr usually love this place, but tonight we came in with 40 minutes until close and were turned away. Very confused, why can you not make 2 drinks in the 40 minutes you were open? Seems lazy. We drove here from not close, and it's very disappointing to be turned away with so much time until you close. Huge fail, do better Turnbuckle. Who knows if we will return after this same type of occurrence more than once. Seems like the workers don't want to work for their money read more

We came here after buying a groupon deal for flights and a cocktail for four people and I was SO impressed! All of the liquor tasted amazing on their own and didn't need a chaser. Went down so smoothly. Such a unique taste and the bar manager came to talk to us to share more details on the drinks we were tasting. Low key distillery but such a great time! Highly recommend to stop by this place and recommend sitting on their couches that look out to scenery. Im now a fan of their liquor and would definitely buy it for shooters or even for mixed drinks. Some of the best I've had in awhile and will be coming back on the reg. read more

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Prices are high. Ordered an Old Fashion the cherry was missing and they used crushed ice... also the bathrooms are dirty and bartenders are rude. read more

My husband and I have been regulars at whistling hare for years. We would come in once or twice a week. We would meet up with all the other regulars. At any given time there would be at least one regular there. It was basically like Cheers. This place was special. This place was special, not because of the drinks or alcohol, but because of the people. And in particular, Makeda the bartender made this place what it was. She made it a fun, happy, amazing environment to meet up with friends and unwind for the week. We didn't go there for the drinks, we went there to see her. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem like Makeda's talent was appreciated and she decided to move on. Saturday was her last day. Which means Saturday was our last day as well. Most of the regulars feel this way. It's a sad day. This place changed our lives. We met some of the most amazing people there. My husband proposed to me there. This place will forever hold a special place in my heart. The people will remain my friends, but whistling hare is now just a memory. I do not believe this business has really ever treated its employees with the respect they deserve. The bartender before Makeda was also forced out after being treated unfairly. It's very clear the owner doesn't really know how to run a business like this. The only times we ever saw him there he never made any effort to be friendly. He was there, at the table next to us, the night my husband proposed and he didn't even bother to acknowledge our presence. Not that we needed the acknowledgment, but if someone proposed at a business I owned, I'd buy them a drink or at least offer congratulations. While we will no longer be going to whistling hare, we will follow Makeda wherever she decides to go. And wherever that is, that place has no idea what a special person they've added to their family. PS: This place would have received a 5 star review from me, but because of everything mentioned I'm leaving only 1 star. Take better care of your employees. read more

Loved our experience here! We found it on Groupon and did the tasting. Everything we sampled was great quality and the man was very kind and informative. We each tried a different cocktail and they were all very good and hand crafted. They have plenty of games so it's the perfect spot for a small group. read more

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This was such a great experience. I came here with my boyfriend and his sister off of both yelp reviews and a groupon and I can say if you go you won't be disappointed. There are people who call themselves mixologist this guy was a mixologist. Probably the best drink I've ever had. We each had a flight of the different liquors and then each had a drink plus one extra to share. Honestly we sat there for two hours drinking and talking to the bartender. He knew so much about the liquors and drinks it made for an enjoyable tasting experience. The only two bad parts were that I couldn't take home any of the infused liquors which is sad because their infused liquors are amazing and also that they don't ship out of state. Which honestly isn't even a negative. If you are worried about the fact it's a little further out don't worry the experience is worth the drive and the drinks will be the best you will ever have regardless of what you get read more

Came here last night for some drinks. We got to bring our doggy (yes, inside) and they had a water bowl for him and they gave him some peanut butter treats. Smaller place and was super cozy. The bartender was very helpful when ordering and the drinks were all super tasty. I thought they were all a very nice pour for cocktails. I hate going somewhere and the drink is all ice. Seems like they are always evolving and have seasonal cocktails too. They had a bunch of games too. read more

First time there, enjoyed a flite, and fell in love with the jalapeno infused vodka. Bar manager very friendly and made up a wonderful cocktail with the habanero vodka. read more

Turnbuckle Distilling - Amazing habanero cocktail!! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Westminster, Colorado

We love checking out local distilleries and breweries while traveling and this one did not disappoint!! The cocktails were great and the service was outstanding. read more

Delicious cocktails and high quality spirits. Friendly bartender. I will return. I am glad I came in.

Love this place! Great local spirits in a relaxed setting. The higher end Turnbuckle is delicious!

My wife bought a Groupon for this place because she had driven past it and thought it would be fun to check out. We were both extremely disappointed. The 'flight' of liquor was a stingy pour by Scrooge. It tasted awful to boot. The "appetizers" were a meager joke. I invited two other couples and was embarrassed to have had them along. Everyone left hungry even though we doubled 3 appetizer plates! The service was agonizingly slow. The so-called bartender/waiter was proud that they allow dogs to hang around but I am allergic to them and I didn't appreciate having to step over Fido to ask for the check. We paid $95.00 for the visit. That was after deducting the Groupon and we only tried a couple of their skimpy mixed drinks plus a couple of sodas! I would rather have pitched my money out the window. The Whistling Hare stinks read more

What a wonderful place to visit! We did a event with them online during the pandemic and we just had to go visit the site from California to Colorado. The staff are amazing, friendly professional and the distillery choices and cocktails are super! Thank you Whistling Haré Distillery for the online/Zoom mixology classes have lots of fun! Miss those days LOL! read more

Turnbuckle Distilling - A Flight and delicious cocktail shots created by the personal bartender! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Westminster, Colorado

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Love love love Whistling Hare! My husband and I come in quite frequently as they have the best cocktails for a night cap. You are getting a high quality cocktail at a great price made by mixologists that are passionate about the spirits they make. They make all of their spirits in house (gin, vodka, rum, bourbon and whiskey). Everything they make is delicious and Greta for sipping on its own or in a mixed drink. There are a lot of distillery's nearby, but we give our loyalty to WHD because not only is their product good, they're customer service is even better. read more

Most amazing service and most amazing drinks! Awesome vibe! The feel when you walk in is warm and cozy! read more

Turnbuckle Distilling - Legends of the Fall .... made by one of the guys ... greatest drink on this side of the Rockies ! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Westminster, Colorado

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We love having a drink or 2... or 3 at Whistling Hare. Nice and low key. Great craft cocktails.

Great micro distillery. If you want a unique variety of spirits and cocktails this is definitely the place. Coffee-infused bourbon, Hibiscus Rum, Lavender Gin and SO much more. They have great gifts to give to anyone. Stop by here for a great experience. read more

Turnbuckle Distilling - It's good stuff - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Westminster, Colorado

The wife and I found this place for an early happy hour and it did not disappoint. This little hidden gem was tucked away off of Wadsworth. I appreciated the fact that they aren't just a whisky bar and offered clear rum which is my go to cocktail. They offer free samples without hesitation and the staff was friendly, talkative, and educated in the fine art of hand crafted cocktails which made for a pleasant experience. They know their product and are eager to share their thoughts. The booze has a unique flavor. I collect so I purchased a bottle to add to my collection. Not overpriced. My only suggestion is to hire a girl to host and chat up the customers. As my wife would say, "I love this place, but it could use a bit of a woman's touch". Lol.. She was right. The bathrooms need some help. A small bottle of Dawn for hand soap? Really guys? But overall a great little visit, not big or commercial but quiet and worth your time to check it out. Will we be back? You bet! Come check these guys out. You won't be disappointed. read more

We live around the corner from here. The bartender wasn't that nice.. we visit Westminster brewery almost every Thursday and decided to give WHD a visit tonight. I've been in the industry, and everyone has bad days. Just felt like I wanted to leave when we got our drinks. read more

This place is great! Awesome cocktails, and the guys are very knowledgeable about their drinks, and history.

I am updating my review because my grievance is more with Groupon than Whistling Hare (although wish they could've notified us before our scheduled time). I do give Sandy, the manager, props for promptly returning my phone call and clearing up that Groupon had NOT tried to contact him about my reservation/refund. Still have to give 3 stars due to being unable to use my Groupon and try the distillery. I am unable to review this place on Groupon so I'm doing it here. I had a reservation on Friday 2/18 at 3pm for myself and some out of town family members on their last day here. We planned out our day accordingly and showed up at 3pm to redeem the voucher. We were told by the staff member they were unable to serve us at this time due to an unexpected/late order that was taking up their lobby (see picture). They did offer us to come back later in the day if we wanted, but we already had other plans right after so we were unable to come back. Not sure if with the Groupon reservation they receive my contact information, but if they did there was no attempt to contact me before my scheduled time to reschedule or alert of us the unexpected order. I reached out to Groupon expecting a simple refund for my unused voucher but they are now telling me they are unable to reach Whistling Hare to discuss the manner therefore they can't refund me. So, if you purchase a Groupon from this place you may want to call ahead to confirm your reservation is still good if you can't easily reschedule. read more

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We had a Groupon which we used a few weeks ago. We had a great experience and loved the atmosphere. The bartender made very good cocktails. We ended up buying a bottle of gin because it was so good! Very smooth. We will definitely be back to buy some more liquor! read more

We sat outside the other weekend. It was charming because it was rather quiet. Three couples total plus the staff. However, the staff was very slow and primarily only catered to the one couple. The cocktails were good. But the wait for over 20 minute for 2 drinks seemed excessive. read more

This place is right up the street and I love whiskey so my wife and I drive over on Friday night. Here were the issues I had: 1. Asked for a glass of bourbon and was told they had no bourbon for drinks but I was welcome to buy a bottle. Still scratching my head over that. I probably would have bought one too but I wanted to try it first. 2. The bartender was the only one working and he was swamped. All the tables needed to be busses and people at tables waiting to place an order were being ignored. I felt bad for the guy working there because they need at least 2 people working the place. My vodka martini was good but I probably won't be back. read more

Stopped in Whistling Hare Distillery because I was in the area for a haunted attraction - frightmare compound. Attraction was really great, and then you can either walk or drive directly across the street to the Distillery. Inside of Distillery is very different than most other Distillery's I've been to in the past, and I mean that in a good way. The bar area is on the smaller side but warm and inviting. In addition to bar stools, they have some couches and a few tables scattered around. The decor is simple and cool, love that they have all the bottles out on display. Now for the drinks... the blue corn vodka is out of this world. If you enjoy vodka, this will blow your mind. Try a sample straight and then order a cocktail. I tried the vodka cocktail (can't recall name) with jalapeños, ginger beer, and honey. One if the best craft cocktails I've had in awhile. The honey balances out the spicy kick of the jalapeño so well and it's just delicious. The bartenders are super friendly and informative if you have any questions about the various spirits. Great little spot, wish I lived closer to it! read more

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I would highly recommend this business. They are local and make extraordinary cocktails and have a reasonably priced flights.

I came here for a class held by Inks & Drinks. We came an hour early to have a drink and catch up with each other. I was a little early and I was the only one there. The owner is super friendly and told me all about the liquor and drinks and made friendly conversation until my ladies arrived. I'm typically a beer or wine kinda girl, but these cocktails are INCREDIBLE!!! I completely forgot to buy a bottle of vodka but it might actually be the best Vodka that I've ever had, no kidding. The drinks were made with mostly organic I ingredients and were so refreshing and delicious! Currently they are bottling vodka and rum, but he said they are aging some whiskey right now. I'm excited to see what delicious whiskey concoctions he comes up with. Hopefully makes some type of take on an old fashioned. This spot is in a strip mall setting, next to Westminster Brewing. Even though the outside isn't outstanding, they inside is beautiful. Cool barn vibe with a beautiful barn door, saddle-esque bar stools and beautiful murals painted by the Inks & Drinks ladies! Our class was held up in a loft that was also cool. It would be a sweet spot to rent out for an event, but I'm not sure if they do that. Also, he told me they have a food truck there on Friday's and Saturday's. Stop in and have a drink and definitely take a bottle home! read more

Turnbuckle Distilling - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Westminster, Colorado

The gin is no joke. It's a very laid back environment. We will definitely be coming back.

Bought a deal online for a tasting and a cocktail. It was kinda disappointing because there was not any education about the liquors. I know Mad Rabbit distillery really educates people on their liquors and are quite passionate. So by the time you leave that distillery you buy from them because of the quality and the experience. Not so much here. This place had only one guy at the bar, I felt bad for him. He was a bit overwhelmed and seemed disgruntled. I don't blame him, the orders just kept growing for him. I almost wanted to leave cause I felt bad for the guy. But we took an Uber here so we just decided to stay. I seen some people leave cause there was no room to sit down. Keep in mind, it's a smaller business that can accommodate maybe 12-15 people. It's super small so maybe go on a weekday. And it sounds like they have only one person here everyday. Not too sure I would be back. My drink was not that good either, I guess I wanted a quality drink. It just tasted really tart, I was not even buzzed. Hope they give this guy some help at the bar, he seemed so overwhelmed. So I hope they read this and change a few things so their business can grow successfully. read more

Great drinks and comfy environment- even some board games! The cocktails were creative and so tasty! Thanks Sandy for the awesome service!

First impression is they use very high quality ingredients, which, like when cooking will make for a delicious experience. Their vodka is organic and high quality enough for sipping straight. Waiting on our cocktails, but judging by the description, it's no surprise that all reviews here so far are 5 stars. Just tasted our drinks and yep, they are top notch! read more

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This place is really amazing. The staff is extremely friendly and the environment/atmosphere is great. Their drinks are pretty strong and they have a variety of different things to order. Often times there is a food truck parked outside as well. 12/10 read more