This whisky is our personal favorite.
In fact, it is the whole reason we got into this business in the first place.
Distilled in classic old-world style with imported, Scottish, peated barley, aged 4 years in new American oak, then cut with water from the Holy Cross Wilderness for a taste that is truly unique, this bold whisky presents what we like to call “an approachable” peat. It has surprised many into rethinking their relationship with peated whisky. You simple have to try it and experience it for yourself.
TASTING NOTES
Color: Deep Amber
Nose: Smoke, but also butterscotch and iodine
Taste: Full mouthfeel, sweet caramel and slightly nutty toffee followed by earthy smoke
Finish: Medium Smoke
SUGGESTED COCKTAILS: Smoked Manhattan, Bobby Burns.
WE DONATE 1% OF ALL REVENUE to the Eagle River Coalition to protect our home rivers.
Fact Sheet
Aged 4 years, 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% Scottish Peated Malted Barley
80 Proof
Non Chill-Filtered
4+ years in new 53 gallon charred American Oak barrels
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The Fly on the Bottle
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 Peated Whisky has an Adams May External Body Parachute size 16 made especially for us by Eagle River Outfitters.
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.
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What do we like to make with this whisky? Well, usually we drink it neat. But at the Wee Dram we mix it up a bit…
OUR MINTURN PEATED MALT SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
At the Wee Dram, our tasting room in Minturn Colorado, we use our Peated Single Malt Whisky as the base for these unique cocktails which are harder to find now, but have never gone out of style.
Our Smoky, Peated Manhattan
Minturn, Sweet Vermouth, Bitters, garnished with a premium cherry.
The Bobby Burns
Minturn, Sweet Vermouth, Benedictine, vanished with a lemon twist.
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