From the Vail Daily to the Denver Post, Minturn Whisky Co. has been getting press since we opened our doors.. People have been finding their way to our 160-square-foot tasting room and telling the story. Here’s what they’ve said – and what we’ve been writing ourselves.
PRESS & STORIES
MINTURN WHISKY CO. PRESS
AS SEEN IN THE VALLEY AND BEYOND
From a tiny tasting room on Main Street to a growing Colorado craft whisky brand, the story keeps getting picked up. Here’s where we’ve been featured.
THE VAIL DAILY
New speakeasy now open in Beaver Creek
Minturn Whisky Company’s craft cocktails are worth searching for
News | Feb 9, 2026
The third Beaver Creek pop-up — a ski patrol shack theme — covered Minturn Whisky’s growing Beaver Creek presence, signature cocktails including the Holy Water and Minturn Mountain Remedy, and Stef’s vision for how whisky should be tasted: slow, cozy, and full of conversation.Read the article →
THE VAIL DAILY
Eagle County’s distilleries offer pours for every palate
News | Aug 24, 2025
Krista Driscoll, Special to the Daily
Minturn Whisky featured alongside the valley’s distillery scene — highlighting the Holy Cross Mountain water source and the vision for a sustainably built destination distillery on Main Street.Read the article →
THE VAIL DAILY
A speakeasy in Beaver Creek has a 1970s flair
Minturn Whisky Company returns to a Beaver Creek retail space for the summer
News | Jul 27, 2025
Coverage of the John Barleycorn–themed summer 2025 speakeasy — the 70s real estate office front, hidden door, snugs, and whisky chocolate collaborations with Rimini next door.Read the article →
THE DENVER POST
Planning a trip to ski country? Stay in Minturn
News | Dec 6, 2024
Krista Driscoll, Special to the Daily
Minturn Whisky featured alongside the valley’s distillery scene — highlighting the Holy Cross Mountain water source and the vision for a sustainably built destination distillery on Main Street.Read the article →
THE VAIL DAILY
Eagle River Whisky opens new pop-up in Beaver Creek
Drop in for a dram at new tasting room now until Labor Day
News | Jul 5, 2024
Tricia Swenson
The first Beaver Creek tasting room — how a chance conversation with a Vail Resorts rep at the Wee Dram led to a summer pop-up, 11 Habitat for Humanity doors, and a wardrobe you walked through to reach the secret room.Read the article →
Secret 5 of 7
Off the menu.
This one isn’t published anywhere. Consider it a reward for being curious.
1 oz Carpano Antica sweet vermouth
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Luxardo cherry or orange twist
Stir with ice until well chilled. Strain into a coupe. Garnish. Sip slowly. Words can’t describe it – you just have to taste it.
THE VAIL DAILY
Eagle River Whisky purchases empty lot on Main Street in Minturn and has big plans
News | Dec 8, 2023
Tricia Swenson
The lot purchase — closed on the 90th anniversary of Prohibition’s repeal — and the vision for a full destination distillery, Hank’s Bootlegger Laundry speakeasy entrance, and keeping Minturn locally owned.Read the article →
THE VAIL DAILY
New distillery, Eagle River Whisky, opens south of Vail
Stop in for some Scotch-inspired spirits
News | Jun 22, 2023
“New distillery, Eagle River Whisky, opens south of Vail”
The origin story — a stay-at-home dad who couldn’t find a Scotch he liked and decided to make his own. The first feature, the one that started it all.Read the article →
VAIL–BEAVER CREEK MAGAZINE
Jun 2025
“A Visitor’s Guide to Minturn”
Named a must-visit in the definitive Minturn travel guide — “so passionate about their spirits that you can’t help but get wrapped up in the story of it all.”Read the article →
VAIL–BEAVER CREEK MAGAZINE Winter 2023
“Notable New Restaurants in the Vail Valley”
Eagle River Whisky highlighted on opening — the Scottish-style whisky distinction, the Dowds and Gilman expressions, and the cozy pub tasting room aesthetic.Read the article →
VAIL–BEAVER CREEK MAGAZINE
Jun 2025
“A Visitor’s Guide to Minturn”
Named a must-visit in the definitive Minturn travel guide — “so passionate about their spirits that you can’t help but get wrapped up in the story of it all.”Read the article →