This is a single-cask, limited run. Get yours before it’s gone…
Most American Single Malts are aged, aligning with American tradition, in new American Oak. In contrast, our single malt whisky is aged in a refilled (also called second-fill) ex-Bourbon cask, just like they do in Scotland.
Barley is a “gentler” grain than corn and often accepts more flavor from the cask than its typical American counterpart, corn. This whisky gives that grain a chance to shine, without being overshadowed by the oakiness inherent to new, freshly charred casks. The result is a more barley-forward, complex, light, whisky which 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. Add a drop or two of water and notice how these flavors open up.
FACT SHEET
This particular cask aged three years in a 53-gallon ex-Bourbon barrel (not re-toasted, not re-charred) at high-elevation. (This makes for faster aging since the whisky goes in and out of the wood more frequently due to our enormous swings in temperature.) We are pleased to offer this gem to you.
100% Colorado Malted Barley (which has a slight cocoa finish)
80 Proof
Non Chill-Filtered
3+ years in new 53 gallon ex-Bourbon barrels
TASTING NOTES
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. Balanced, pleasant, and light.
Thank you for your interest in our Single Malt Whisky, Previously named “Gilman”.
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 Single Malt Whisky you’re holding has a PMD (Pale Morning Dun) 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 mix it up a bit…
OUR SINGLE MALT WHISKY SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
At the Wee Dram, our tasting room in Minturn Colorado, we use our signature Colorado Single Malt Whisky as the base for these unique cocktails which are harder to find now, but have never gone out of style.
RUSTY NAIL
Minturn Whisky Single Cask, Drambuie, Twist of Lemon
THE GODFATHER
Minturn Whisky Single Cask & Amaretto, no garnish needed
OLD FASHIONED
Minturn Whisky Blended Malt Whisky, Bitters, Simple Syrup, Dash of Club Soda, Maraschino Cherry, Twist of Orange
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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.
