OUR COLORADO MALT WHISKIES
Crafted with restraint, shaped by instinct. Every bottle reflects our singular focus: to create a whisky worth returning to – again and again.
Spence has masterfully curated a beautiful blend of Scotland and Colorado in his 3 whiskies. Do yourself a favor, drop in, get a taste, and leave with a bottle.“
– Conscious L.
Colorado Peated Malt Whisky
Distilled in classic old-world style with imported, Scottish, peated barley and Colorado alpine waters. Aged 4 years in new American oak. This small batch whisky has been handcrafted for exceptional taste and richness.
Colorado Blended Malt Whisky
This hand-crafted blend of carefully curated Colorado single malt whiskies is distilled from 100% Barley, each aged 3 years in new American oak. Honey, vanilla and spice flavors combine to create a smooth sipping experience like no other.
Colorado Single Malt Whisky
Not just a Single Malt, this offering is also a Single Barrel Limited Release. Distilled from 100% Barley, aged 3 years in second-fill American Oak. This traditional Single Malt Whisky has delicate and notes of leather, tobacco and a slight chocolate finish.
Which Minturn Whisky
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Seven questions. No wrong answers. We’ll match you with your expression, and reveal where the other two compare while we’re at it.
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Spence walks you through all three expressions from your own home. Three glasses, fifteen minutes, one guided tasting.
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Pocket Water is a portable, adventure-ready, smaller portion of all 3 Whisky Expressions.
Pocket water is also a well-known fishing term referring to the section of a river where large obstructions, such as rocks or boulders, often disrupt the current and create “pockets”, or small pools in which trout lie and wait for food.
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FAQ
What’s the difference between your three expressions?
Think of them as three points on a map. The Peated Malt is our most Islay Scotch-like expression: bold, smoky, and built on imported Scottish peated barley that was already peated before it ever reached Colorado. The Single Malt is our most Highland Scotch-like: refined, contemplative, and aged in refilled ex-Bourbon casks just as they do in Scotland, which lets the natural chocolatey character of Colorado barley really shine. The Blended Malt is the unexpected one – despite being 100% barley, it drinks more like a Bourbon than a Scotch, with honey, vanilla, and that sweet new oak warmth that Bourbon lovers find immediately familiar. Not sure which is yours? Take our quiz.
What makes Colorado single malt different from Scotch?
Every expression answers this differently. The short version: same tradition, same grain, but Colorado barley carries a naturally chocolatey character, our water from the Mount of the Holy Cross Wilderness runs surprisingly sweet, and 300 days of Colorado sunshine creates aging conditions that are almost the polar opposite of Scotland. The result is whisky that is – as we like to say – unusual, complex, and surprising. The long version is on each product page.
Why do you only make whisky — no bourbon, no gin, no vodka?
Because we believe the best things come from singular obsession. Single malt whisky is what Spence has spent a lifetime loving, studying, and tasting. It’s the only spirit we care enough about to do well. Everything we make is an expression of that focus — and we think you can taste the difference between a brand that makes one thing with devotion and one that makes ten things with efficiency.
What does ‘peated’ mean — and is it right for me?
Peat is literally the peat from Scottish bogs. It is what the Scots used to fuel their fires, in contrast to American’s having great forests of timber. When used to dry malted barley during production, it imparts a distinctive smoky character to the whisky. If you’ve ever loved a campfire, smoked meat, or a bold Islay Scotch, the Peated Malt will speak to you. And here’s what makes ours unusual: we import Scottish barley that has already been peated in Scotland — then age it in new American oak, which adds a layer of sweet, smooth oakiness you won’t find in a traditional Islay malt. If you prefer sweeter, smoother spirits, our Blended Malt is the better starting point. Still not sure? Our Pocket Water trio lets you try all three expressions before committing to a full bottle.
Where can I buy Minturn Whisky?
You can shop online at shop.minturnwhisky.com and ship directly to most US states. In Colorado, you’ll find us at select liquor stores in the Vail Valley and a handful of Front Range locations. You can also taste and purchase at our Beaver Creek Speakeasy (open daily 2–10pm) and at Malibu Ski Club. Use the store locator or contact us at info@minturnwhisky.com if you’d like to find your nearest retailer.
How much does a bottle cost?
Our expressions range from $60–$80 for a standard bottle – in line with comparable craft single malts and significantly less than imported Scotch of equivalent quality and age. We also offer Pocket Water, our portable trio of all three expressions, for those who want to explore before committing.