ABOUT US

THE LORE

What can Colorado do for whiskey? That’s the question Branch & Barrel exists to answer. This isn’t a distillery that could be replicated anywhere else—it’s built on land ownership, long-standing grain relationships, and families with deep roots in the region.

During our experimental days in the late 2000s, the vision was a spirit that represented our state’s terroir as purely as possible. Local grains, well water, and hand-built distilling equipment combined to produce the base, while charred tree branch trimmings from the owners’ own yards offered an authentically ‘Colorado’ aging process.

When we opened our distillery doors in late 2015, it was time to begin aging in barrels, but we never abandoned our initial inspiration. To this day, 100% of our whiskey is made from scratch at our Centennial facility, using exclusively local grains and pure Rocky Mountain snowmelt water from the Arapahoe aquifer.

Through the years, we have become known for exceptional, award-winning Colorado style bourbon and whiskey, adventurous and experimental spirits that defy categorization, and some of the South Metro’s best cocktails at our acclaimed tasting room bar. Visit us for a drink, enjoy a tour and tasting experience, or find us at hundreds of bars and restaurants across the state.

THE PROCESS

For Branch & Barrel, the word “craft” isn’t just a designation; it’s a guiding principle. From the turkey fryer mash cookers and 20-gallon hot water heater still our owners began their journey with to the up cycled industrial steel tanks we ferment and distill on today, we always kept ingenuity and a fierce DIY spirit at the heart of our evolution. Designed and assembled by our very own team, our still systems were built around a deliberate process that emphasizes quality over quantity, human interaction over technology, and a commitment to honoring the local water and grains we use by showcasing their full potential in the form of artisanal spirits.

To learn more, visit our Experiences page and join us for an unforgettable behind-the-scenes tour and tasting with our Master Blender.

THE PRODUCT

Colorado provides a remarkable environment for distilling and aging whiskey. The dry climate causes our grains to produce more sugar than average, and also accelerates the evaporative conditions in our rackhouses. Our expressive seasonal weather and dramatic temperature swings hasten the interaction of spirit and stave, developing pronounced flavor and texture at a younger age.

These factors combine to create an exceptional foundation for aging premium spirits. We build our whiskey around that reality, creating a true local expression from start to finish. One shaped by elevation, climate, and place—distinctly Colorado.

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THE WHY

We believe Colorado deserves its own unique whiskey style that pays homage to the state’s wonderful natural attributes and history. Branch & Barrel is proud to represent this concept, helping to prove that spirits made and aged here deserve a place in both national and international industry conversations.