This whisky is our best seller.
Although it is 100% barley, it appeals to the Bourbon drinker since it has the familiar flavors provided by new oak casks.
We’ve hand-selected each barrel from our favorite Colorado Single Malts and then blended them to smooth perfection. The final blend is then cut with water from the Holy Cross Wilderness - the water our town is lucky enough to call our own - for a taste that is truly unique.
FACT SHEET
The youngest of the whiskies has aged three years, all in 53-gallon charred oak barrels at high-elevation in Colorado. This makes for faster aging since the whisky goes in and out of the wood more frequently due to our enormous swings in temperature, as opposed to the more temperate climate found in Scotland.
100% Colorado Malted Barley
80 Proof
Non Chill-Filtered
3+ years in new 53 gallon charred American Oak barrels
TASTING NOTES
The words we hear over and over are, “Oh, that’s smooth!”.
Balanced sweetness, caramel, oak, vanilla. Sweet fruit and grain, slight leather, browned butter, slight fruit, caramel, and vanilla, complex, gentle oakiness. Finishes with slight cocoa (as do many whiskies made specifically with Colorado Barley).
Thank you for your interest in our Signature Blended Malt Whisky, Previously named “Dowds”.
We’ve tucked a real fly fishing fly inside the tin closure of every bottle—because here in Minturn, fly fishing isn’t just a pastime; it’s part of life. Each fly is handcrafted and fully functional, designed to actually catch fish in our local waters, including the Eagle River.
This little fly represents more than just a nod to our mountain surroundings—it’s a symbol of connection. Connection to the wild rivers that carve through our valley, to the traditions of crafting something with care, and to the spirit of adventure that flows through everything we do.
So whether you use it on the river or keep it as a keepsake, know that this fly, like our whisky, is made to honor Minturn’s untamed beauty. Tight lines and smooth drams.
The Blended Malt Whisky you’re holding has a BWO (Blue Wing Olive) External Body Parachute size 16 made especially for us by Eagle River Outfitters.
The Fly on the Bottle
Photo courtesy of wanderful_em
What do we like to make with this whisky? Well, usually we drink it neat. But at the Wee Dram we’re mixing up some classics.
OUR MINTURN BLENDED MALT SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
At the Wee Dram, our tasting room in Minturn Colorado, we use this blended malt whisky pretty interchangeably with a Bourbon. It works well with these classically Bourbon-forward cocktails. But since it’s not actually a Bourbon, these drinks are often surprisingly complex and full-bodied. Here are some of our favorites:
OLD FASHIONED
Minturn Whisky Blended Malt Whisky, Bitters, Simple Syrup, Dash of Club Soda, Maraschino Cherry, Twist of Orange
BOULEVARDIER
Minturn Whisky Blended Malt Whisky, Campari, Vermouth, Twist of Orange
SKI BUM HOT TODDY
Minturn Whisky Blended Malt Whisky Hot water, Lemon Juice, Honey, Twist of Lemon, Cinnamon stick and Anise Star
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Our Labels, A Nod to History
Our labels are based on color schemes we discovered while browsing transcontinental steamship passenger tickets from the early 1900s. For example, our Blended Malt label (above) is based on this steerage Passenger Contract for Passage on the Cunard Line Steamer RMS Ivernia, Departing Copenhagen to Minnesota, via Liverpool and Boston. Dated 11 March 1905.
