From touring the award-winning spirit’s production facility to indulging in world-class cuisine, Breckenridge Distillery is truly an adventure for the senses.
Whether you have time for the full experience at the Distillery on Airport Road, or you’re simply curious about tasting its award-winning spirits while strolling Main Street, the Distillery makes it easy, fun and delicious to discover what it’s all about. Here are 10 ways you can experience the Breckenridge Distillery.
1. Dinner at Breckenridge Distillery Restaurant
Executive Chef Robbie Reyes brings sophistication with playfulness to the BDR menu. BDR offers a contemporary steakhouse atmosphere with an upscale mountain dining experience. Their family-style menu features a 45 ounce Wet Aged Tomahawk Ribeye, 20 ounce Kobe New York Strip and Juniper Spiced Cervena Venison Rack to name a few. As always, the menu revolves around local produce, comfort foods with a twist and shareable dishes meant to encourage interaction and conviviality. Enjoy Happy Hour with $12 plates. Dinner service Wed-Sun starting at 3 p.m., Happy Hour Wed-Sun 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
**Note, the Breckenridge Distillery Restaurant is closed Mondays and Tuesdays and Wed-Sun from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
2. Sunday Distillery Tours
Every Sunday, guests are taken on a behind-the scenes tour of the Breckenridge Distillery’s production facility. This abbreviated tour starts by tasting their award-winning Breckenridge Vodka and Breckenridge Gin in their original production facility. Their expert guides will take guests on a 30 min tour and finish up the experience with a tasting of their Breckenridge Bourbon Whiskey. Tours are $10/person, reservation only and include a signature Glen Carin tasting glass. Learn more about Breckenridge Distillery’s experiences.
3. After Hours Tours
Breckenridge Distillery offers guests a VIP experience during their After Hours Tours. Use your senses to experience the inner workings of how these hand-crafted spirits go from grain to bottle while learning about the history of whiskey and how the distillery was founded. Guests also have the opportunity to try spirits that have yet to be released to the public. Tours begin at 6:15 p.m. by reservation only. Book a tour here.
4. Cocktails
If it’s edible, chances are Liquid Chef Billie Keithley has made a cocktail out of it. And that’s one of the reasons she loves working for the Distillery so much “They never put a cap on my creativity,” Keithley said. “I’m thinking about cocktails all the time — my inspiration comes from everywhere.” Because of the Distillery’s special liquor license, Keithley can’t go out and buy spirits and cordials elsewhere, so she creates them herself. Products like amaros, bitters, vermouth and liqueurs are all made in-house. “Which means we can put our own twists on them,” she said.
Keithley and Bar Manager Griffin Bovich are creating schnapps, shrubs, syrups and juices, among other fresh products, for every specialty cocktail. Popular menu staples include the Obi Wan Old Fashioned, made with Breckenridge Port Cask Whiskey.
5. The Founder’s Lab
Nerd out with our distillers and become a master blender for a few magical hours. Breckenridge Distillery’s distillers are experts in nosing, flavor categorization and pairing substrates together to create a whole that far exceeds the expected sum of its parts. Guests will be taught to break down aggregate flavors while building a whiskey blend complete with mouth feel and finish. You will hand bottle your creation and complete the experience with a customized label.
If you just want to taste our spirits, book a High-end Flight where you can taste through some of the Distillery’s most sought after spirits and other spirits that not yet been released to the public (when available). Now open, reservations required.
6. Texas-style BBQ lunch
The Distillery’s daily Texas-style BBQ lunch features Baby Back Ribs, pulled pork sandwich, smoked prime rib, smoked chicken and BBQ combo platters. Classic sides include buttermilk potato salad, poblano coleslaw and Distillery BBQ beans. We suggest trying out BBQ sauces made with our High Proof Whiskey and Rum Cask Finish. Served Wed-Sun 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
**Note, the Breckenridge Distillery Restaurant is closed Mondays and Tuesdays and Wed-Sun from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
7. Tastings
The Breckenridge Distillery offers one of the most highly awarded craft bourbons on the market and you can try it for free. Guests are offered two complimentary samples from a limited menu and have the option to upgrade their tasting to try their high end spirits. A great way to explore their award-winning line of hooch. Tastings are available at the Main Street Tasting Room or the Breckenridge Distillery on Airport Road. They are on a first come, first serve basis starting daily at 11 a.m.
8. Private Dinners in Dark Arts Society
This intimate dining experience in the Distillery’s exclusive whiskey club is an experience like none other. Parties of up to 12 people can reserve the Dark Arts Society private room featuring old barn wood, leather couches, and a view of the bottling production area of the Distillery. This exclusive, private dining area comes with a personal wait staff and can be used for families, micro-conferences, executive meetings or small parties. Book a reservation by emailing restaurant@breckenridgedistillery.com.
9. Main Street Tasting Room in downtown Breckenridge
In the heart of downtown Breckenridge, get a taste of not only the Distillery’s spirits but also a taste of what the Breckenridge Distillery is all about. Enjoy complimentary tastings, upgraded tastings, Cask Finished Whiskey flights and coming soon, a 15-year Barrel-aged Manhattan. Visit the Main Street Tasting Room at 137 S. Main St. in the Blue River Plaza. Open daily at 11 a.m.
10. Enjoy Our Redesigned Patio (Summer)
The Breckenridge Distillery expanded their patio experience summer 2021 and there are several ways to enjoy it. New summer 2022, grab a bite, grab a cocktail, challenge your buddies to a friendly game of bags, and take in the sights and sounds of their working production facility. Trust us, it may just be one of the best patios in Summit County.
Don’t forget…Free shuttle rides
There’s no need to drink and drive when you can drink and ride. The Breckenridge Distillery wants its guests to drink responsibly, which is why it offers a free shuttle for customers with pick-ups and drop-offs anywhere within town limits. The shuttle fits up to 14 people — all you have to do is call the Distillery at (970) 445 8613 to book your ride.
