The Breckenridge Distillery Story
The Breckenridge Distillery is the “World’s Highest Distillery”. Founded in 2008, we are most widely known for our blended bourbon whiskey, a high-rye mash American-style whiskey. Our Breckenridge Bourbon is one of the most highly awarded craft bourbons in the US.
The Breckenridge Distillery is proudly a 3x Icons of Whisky and 10x winner of Best American Blended winner at the World Whiskies Awards by Whisky Magazine and a 4x winner of Colorado Distillery of the Year by the New York International Spirits Competition. Most recently, Breckenridge Port Cask Finish was named World’s Best Finished Bourbon at the 2024 World Whiskies Awards, joining Breckenridge High Proof, named World’s Best Blended Whiskey and Breckenridge Gin, named World’s Best Compound Gin at the World Gin Awards by Gin Magazine. Breckenridge spirits have been awarded 6 Double Golds at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Since coming online in 2008 and releasing its first vodka and bourbon three years later, Breckenridge Distillery has quickly become an award-winning producer of fine spirits, being designated one of the top three bourbons in the U.S. How it all came to be, however, stems from a mix of just the right ingredients, a hint of luck and a deep love for quality whiskey.
“Philosophically for me, quality is the only thing that matters,” says Nolt. “If you want to have quality in whiskey, there’s so much heritage that you just can’t ignore.”
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DIY: 5 Ways to Up-cycle Your Breck Distillery Bottles
Sustainability is an important part of the Breckenridge Distillery. In an effort to recycle, reduce and reuse, we came up with a few ways that
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Breck Distillery Wins Icons of Whisky for Collectors Art Series
This unique project blending art and whiskey is part of a new Collectors Art Series, 100% grain-to-bottle whiskey, now available in select Colorado stores. The second
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Women Taking Whiskey to New Elevations in Colorado
It’s 7 a.m. on a crisp, cold mountain morning in Breckenridge, Colo. when production starts roaring and staff arrives at the Breckenridge Distillery to start
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Best of 2019 at the Breckenridge Distillery
In 2018, the Breckenridge Distillery reached milestones celebrating its 10 year anniversary, winning notable awards, and expanding its production facility. As we reflect on what
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Breckenridge Distillery: Sip and Savor at Breck’s Finest
Written by Julie Howsmon for Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties Stray outside of Main Street Breckenridge and you’ll find a curious corner of town home
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Breckenridge Distillery Re-releases Powder Hound Whiskey
The Powder Hound is an exceptional, top of the line bourbon. Released in batches, batch 1-3 was a blend of bourbons from the oldest barrels
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Breckenridge Distillery, An Elevated Experience
By Lauren Glendenning & Kimberly Nicoletti This family-friendly restaurant and bar is also a working distillery offering free tours and retail shop. BEHIND THE PASSION
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3 Perfect Summer Gin + Tonic Recipes from the Breckenridge Distillery
The traditional Gin and Tonic, it has refreshing written all over it. It is a classic cocktail and the perfect summer sipper. Our fragrant American-style
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Flaviar Visits Breck Distillery for the Ultimate Blending Battle
Earlier this month the Breckenridge Distillery welcomed Flaviar members to the bustling ski town of Breckenridge, CO for an epic blending event. Bryan Nolt, Founder; and