Stopped here for post-dinner cocktails with some friends; hubby and I have been here before but it was fun to bring some friends with us this time! We walked in and were greeted by the bar cat called Batman - super cute cat but was a little icked out that he was walking all over the bar and his water bowl was on the counter. The bartender was super friendly and we sat chatting with him while we waited for our drinks - two Sterling sours (think whiskey sour with gin - YUM), an In the Woods, and Fennel Countdown. The Fennel Countdown was AWESOME - super unique and creamy. I love the aesthetic of the place with its mismatched chairs and eclectic art. Overall really great vibes and experience. read more

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Best place in town! I've been coming here for 12 years and Gingy is so wonderfully hospitable. Sanford & Parker are wonderful as well. Woods is our go to spot in Salida- come check it out! read more

Our bartender was so friendly! And we loved our drinks. The only one I didn't care for was the Pearl- the sake was a little too salty. Every other drink we had was absolutely gorgeous and delicious. The espresso martini was the most interesting, as it combined lemon and coffee and tasted really fresh. The interior is so cute and eclectically decorated. I loved the literary cocktail books on the shelf near the door. read more

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I can't recommend this place enough! Great cocktails. Custom made bitters etc. plus the bartender awesome ladies had us in stitches the whole time we were there. Just. Damn. Awesome! 1000% recommend!!! read more

Me and my disabled wife walked in to be shoved away by large group with kids . One bartender was working other was drinking and chatting with customers. I stood there to make order through long line, chatty bartenders .. just in time to make order ( meanwhile second bartender decided to get up and started washing glasses ?) and first bartender looked at me, waved and started to close tab of someone who just walked next to me. Not even ' sorry , let me take care of her'.. We just walked away. Of all the places I been to Salida this is rudest .. read more

Hidden Gem! Live music on the weekends, refreshing & tasty cocktails & super friendly staff. There's also a black cat that is so sweet. What more does one need?! read more

Our whole experience here was very special. While we do have a few local distilleries in the Orlando area; it's nothing like this. The inside has a cabin in the woods kind of feel to it. It's warm, cozy, and with the amazing drinks you'll have here, you'll want to stay all evening. You can order flights of what they make, but they also offer a variety of cocktails. There was one that I couldn't pass up. I didn't get the name of it but it's like a smokey old fashioned (See pic) It was honestly, one, if not the best drink I've ever had. The quality was just amazing. It was smooth, flavorful, well crafted, and strong! All of us agreed that their drinks were exceptional. I highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area. read more

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Knowledgeable bartenders. Pet friendly (the house cat is a boss), welcoming atmosphere, reliably good drinks, a menu that changes every season, fair prices, and free popcorn to feed your face. Takeaway bottles are my goto local gifts. read more

With the extra time I now have due to covid, I thought I'd spend it reviewing some of the great places I've been. I visited Wood's last summer during a "14er" project where we hiked 14 fourteeners and visited 14 distilleries in 14 days. Wood's was our very final stop of the project and we couldn't have had a happier ending! We first enjoyed a tasting flight - they have some great whiskey as well as a few unique offerings. The tasting room atmosphere is a great place to hang out. But the real highlight was when we got to meet the owner, distiller, and mayor - PT! He was hanging out at the bar and gave us a tour as well as allowing me to interview him for our video. The only thing better than having a great whiskey is knowing that you are supporting good people. This place has both. If you want to check out my episode featuring Wood's, here's a link to my visit: https://youtu.be/cfJKbMmKkqg When the world opens up again after the pandemic - make sure this is one of the first places you visit. (PS They are available for bottle service and to-go cocktails during covid) read more

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This was a fun little place service was quick and informative for all there libations. The potato vodka had real smooth buttery finish to it an excellent mixing drink . I really enjoyed the Gins they had love the cardamom. In the one got so enamored with gin and vodka never made it to whiskey this way I have something to come back to because this was a great place in a great town . read more

Super fun vibe, great live music, friendly and fast bartender who handled the mob for Fibark weekend with ease. I had a great time and so many delicious drinks with friends. read more

Came in with the fam. Good cocktails. Nice place. But, bartender behavior was borderline sociopathic and in a high trust society it's remiss not to warn others. So, come in at your own peril and stick to the menu where things are priced. :) read more

So good we took bought some to take home! We had received a gift certificate for our wedding to Wood's which included a tour of the Distillery, tastings and a couple free drinks. We started with tasting so once we toured we understood what we were looking at. Everything was delicious and is made to be sipped without having to add anything to the liquor. I like vodkas and gins but usually not a huge fan of whiskey. At Wood's, I was a fan of everything I tried! Meeting the owner (& mayor of Salida) was a huge perk too. Thank you VEBO for a great wedding gift package! read more

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Best spot in town for the perfect Old Fashioned! Jamie the bartender knows how to make great cocktails to please any customer. Make sure you stop in and have a drink when your in town! read more

Wood's High Mountain Distillery - Distilleries Near Me - Salida, Colorado

After a year of not being able to visit, I can attest to the major improvement on their whiskey! And it was good before! Their elderflower liqueur is incredibly delicious. Citrus forward with tastes of honey but not sweet. I had the "Liz Lemon" which reminded me of a lemon drop, except it was tasty and refreshing! Very light and refreshing with a candied lemon garnish that is truly, good enough to eat. They have a fantastic vibe, super chill and relaxing area. We had a wonderful time and yay on bottle prices!! (Ranges 30-55ish) depending on purchase. Frank and Andrea are so welcoming and cool. See you all soon!!!! read more

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Taco & Kaylee (bartenders) thank you for making my first visit to a distillery the best you both were very informational, pleasant, and high spirited!! Ha ha pun intended... If you're in the Salida area or surrounding do yourself a favor and stop in. This place has a local mountain rustic feel but with big city flavor their award winning gins and whiskeys are so smooth. Ask for a flight if you're unsure and want to try. Great music, great atmosphere, and great alcohol what more can you ask for?!! read more

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Neat little place, phenomenal whiskey I wish more distilleries made barley whiskey like this place. Had a flight and my wife had a variation of a Moscow mule. Nice lady running the bar very helpful especially when we asked about the area (we were from out of town). Left with 2 bottles, here's hoping I can get more once they're empty! read more

Wood's High Mountain Distillery - Whiskey flight of what they have available including flagship Tenderfoot. - Distilleries Near Me - Salida, Colorado

Stopped in here to try out their whiskeys and they didn't disappoint! i did their 4 whisky flight for $13 - included the Tenderfoot Malt Whiskey, Sawatch American Malt Whiskey, Dawn Patrol Single Malt Whiskey and the Alpine Rye Whiskey. overall favorite was the Dawn Patrol, which coming in at $90/bottle was a bit of a sticker shock. i'm also a fan of Rye whiskeys and that's a little more palatable at $55/bottle. my two least favorites were the Tenderfoot and Sawatch which were decent but not in my typical wheelhouse on flavor profiles. my husband tried their vodka which they distill from potatoes with OJ that they fresh squeezed each day and enjoyed it. overall decent price point to taste and a cute, boutique whiskey vibe so would recommend trying it out if you want something local and out of the norm. read more

Wood's High Mountain Distillery - 4 Whiskey Flight - Distilleries Near Me - Salida, Colorado

Seriously, some of the best cocktails out there. Great, creative flavor profiles. You wouldn't be able to get into this place if it were in a big city. Well done. read more

Wood's High Mountain Distillery - Distilleries Near Me - Salida, Colorado

We had a great time here a couple late afternoons on a recent weekend, great lady servers that are just a kick, great booze (we bought a lot to bring home), a cozy little room and they have live music at times. Definitely a popular spot. KILLER very original cocktails. Oh my. Friendly folks and dogs allowed inside, beat THAT. A must do in Salida. read more

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Stumbled upon this distillery after dinner in Salida. What a treat! Sam the mixologist was pleasant, friendly and entertaining. Drinks were delightful and the atmosphere was so much fun! We will definitely be returning to try and buy that hat off of Sam's head again in the future! read more

Wood's High Mountain Distillery - Sam the Master Mixologist - Distilleries Near Me - Salida, Colorado

We have been here a few times and it has been excellent every time. The sitting area is cosy and full of locals. The staff is helpful and makes good recommendations. I'm not someone who typically likes whiskey so it's awesome that they have other liquors but the whiskey yacht club is seriously one of the best drinks I've had in a while. An enjoyable place to chill after a day of skiing. read more

Wood's High Mountain Distillery - Georgia on my mind - Distilleries Near Me - Salida, Colorado

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Served with a smile and laugh the smoked drink and peaches from Palisade drink were excellent. read more

Wood's High Mountain Distillery - In the Woods and Peaches in the Palce - Distilleries Near Me - Salida, Colorado

Loved our drinks and the cool mountain vibe! We sat outside and enjoyed the weather on the front patio which was very pleasant. Will be back for sure. read more

Wood's High Mountain Distillery - I had the special, "pear" something! (Sorry, wish I could remember all the details lol) - Distilleries Near Me - Salida, Colorado

Great array of artisan spirits - whiskey, gin, vodka. Love their Tenderfoot Whiskey. They also make a great Rye but in very small quantities so it is hard to come by. They also make a really interesting "barrel rested" gin, that is aged in new American white oak barrels, giving a more whiskey-like flavor profile, but still with the gin botanicals. Wonderful, helpful staff, and great craft cocktails too. read more

Visited with family and the woman working was incredibly rude and passive aggressive towards everyone in my party. We had never visited before and had some questions about the drink menu and she made us feel stupid and like we were wasting her time, even though we were the only customers in the store. The drinks were fine but because of her negative attitude, we will not be returning. read more

Great place for cocktails, though a little bit pricey. The place was busy. It is a cool, eclectic place. Parking in downtown Salida is a little difficult. There is ample seating inside and a few seats out front. They have a great craft cocktail menu. read more

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Had the most amazing afternoon at the Woods Distillary with Marcus and Gingi! Great company, killer atmosphere and amazing drinks. Salida at its finest!! read more

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Really enjoyed the visit here. The bartender was very knowledgeable about their spirits, as well as those of other distilleries in the general area. He took his time to truly craft some cocktails. The atmosphere is laid-back and eclectic. Great place to spend some time in the afternoon. read more

Sam was an amazing bartender! I told him what I liked and he made me some of the best drinks I've had honestly. The environment was very chill on the Monday I went. It was a pleasure spending time at Woods. Great whiskey, gin, and conversation. If you like liquor over beer, this is the place no doubt! read more

Wood's High Mountain Distillery - Distilleries Near Me - Salida, Colorado

We had an amazing time here. We randomly stopped in here while we were walking the town and we were glad that we did. They have excellent craft gins and whiskeys. I did the flight of 3 gins and their whiskey tasting while the very pleasant barkeep ran through each of them in detail as I sipped them. You can tell that they are very proud of their product as they should be. We bought a bottle of their gin and now it is one of our favorites to sip or mix into a cocktail. Definitely worth a stop! read more

Wood's has become our must stop when visiting Salida! With creative and seasonal cocktails using their signature gin and cool vibe, it's easy to see why Wood's is so popular! We tried a new cocktail--the Rested Rose with barrel aged gin and had the old favorite blackberry basil cocktail. Loved the Rested Rose...such a unique drink and pretty to look at! Our bartender was definitely a pro at making craft cocktails! We sampled the mountain hopped gin and ended up purchasing a bottle to take home. If you love gin and unique cocktails, Wood's is a must if you're in Salida! read more

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My husband and I were in Salida for a few days and this was our favorite food/drink stop. The staff are endlessly friendly and knowledgeable, the gin is great, and they have live good music too. I love that you can taste 3 liquors for $7. They're generous pours too. I actually was a little buzzed after just that, but having discovered the barrel aged gin, I had to go on and try it in an old fashioned. And yes, it's just as delicious as it sounds. Live music started at 9pm (I think) and was really good. It's the perfect place to end your evening with a delicious cocktail. They also open at 10am and serve bloody Mary's. read more

I stopped in on my way back to fort collins. I tried their rye whiskey. It smelled like sour wet rags. I know they put a lot of effort and work into their production, I wish I would've said something to the bartender but he wasn't a friendly guy. read more

This place is a must stop. We came in early for a couple drinks and we ended up getting a personalized tour from Beck, the master distiller. The bartender, Andrea, was amazing and very friendly. We'll be back next time we're in town. read more

Wood's High Mountain Distillery - Distilleries Near Me - Salida, Colorado

We stopped by to see if there was a good bottle of whiskey to enjoy for the weekend on our way to Crestone. We did two flights - their tenderfoot whiskey, the rye, abd their elderflower liqueur for the first flight, and then their gin, barrel-aged gin, and hopped gin for the second (so we skipped the vodka. Nothing blew us away, though the rye was the standout. We then each got a cocktail, and I appreciated the options offered. That said, everything (including the bottles) felt overpriced, and the bartenders were more concerned about talking to each other than the customers. I think the other distillers up the highway are still my favorite. read more

The bar is friendly and welcoming. It's definitely got a cool vibe. Unfortunately we found the whiskey to be very harsh and the old fashioneds not to our taste. read more

From gin tastings to complex cocktails, Woods is a wonderful rest stop in exploring Salida. The servers are friendly and attentive. Our server helped us to pick the right spirits to taste based on what we like and for all 3 of us, she was on point. After a quick spirits tasting, we each had a cocktail - again the server helped us each pick the one that suited us. Every one was filled with fresh ingredients that really made the experience great. read more

We came in from Texas on a road trip and were told by the people at the previous stop that we couldn't leave town without trying the place. Really glad that we did! This distillery is exactly what other craft cocktail bars wish they were, and usually are not. I can't say enough nice things about Tim, our bartender. He just really knows his stuff, and is fun to boot. The entire crowd in for a casual Sunday-funday ended up chatting around the bar and enjoying ourselves. No idea what everyone was drinking, but they all looked spectacular and I was assured tasted that way as well. I also picked up several bottles as gifts for family, and am now everyone's favorite gift-giver, ha! Definite highlight of our trip! Note: Salida is a small town. But not so small they don't have a taxi service...grab one if you need it! read more

I want to break this down into two different reviews: The place and the product. Since my move to Colorado, adding new bottles of Colorado Whiskeys to my bar is an ever-growing goal of mine. During my travels to Salida (pronounced Suh-Lie-Duh to the locals), I couldn't pass on visiting the local distillery. Upon entering, I was a fan of the decor. A moderate and comfortable size bar front showcasing the available booze. Not sure what it is but the Gin and Whiskey are worth the flight sampler. That being said, it is a bar and perhaps I expected a little more, but the bar tenders seemed to be talking more to themselves than to be engaging us or other customers. As a location, it's a good place to pop in and stop for a drink but don't expect to experience the booze. You'd be hard pressed to get the rundown from the locals. As for the whiskey, I thoroughly enjoyed it. An acquired taste a bit, Woods isnt harsh, but a bit heavy in body. After a few sips, it lives up to the standard of putting hair on your chest. Maybe it's the high-altitude waters used or the process they use, but the Gin was smooth and yet powerful. Being new to the Gin world, I became an instant fan. read more