$100 from every bottle sold will benefit Denver men’s ice hockey scholarships
DENVER, Colo., October 29, 2026 – Breckenridge Distillery, an award-winning craft distillery and subsidiary of Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY and TSX: TLRY), and University of Denver Athletics today announced the release of a limited-edition Breckenridge Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey celebrating the Denver Pioneers’ 2026 NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey National Championship.
The commemorative release celebrates Denver’s record 11th national championship while supporting the future of the program, with $100 from every bottle sold benefiting the Denver Men’s Ice Hockey Scholarship. The 230-bottle release was created from a special single barrel selected in collaboration with Denver Athletics supporters at Breckenridge Distillery and is bottled at 101.7 proof.
“Denver hockey’s tradition of excellence reflects the same values we bring to every bottle we make: dedication, craftsmanship and pride in representing Colorado at the highest level,” said Bryan Nolt, Founder and CEO of Breckenridge Distillery. “Having DU Athletics supporters join us in the barrel room to help select this whiskey made the process truly collaborative, and knowing the proceeds will support the next generation of Denver hockey players makes this release even more meaningful.”
The Pioneers captured their record 11th national championship on April 11, 2026, defeating Wisconsin in Las Vegas. Denver holds the all-time record with 11 national championships, including four in the past decade in 2017, 2022, 2024 and 2026. Under Richard and Kitzia Goodman Head Hockey Coach David Carle, Denver has captured its three most recent titles, delivering three championships in five years.
“Last spring’s 11th Denver hockey national championship, the program’s third title in five years, was a special moment in Denver Athletics history,” Vice Chancellor for Athletics and Ritchie Center Operations Josh Berlo said. “Special moments, especially ones of this magnitude, call for special commemoration. We are excited that a close group of supporters had the opportunity to provide input with Breckenridge Distillery and be a part of barrel tasting for this new product for our fans. To have a significant portion of the proceeds go towards hockey scholarships makes this a full circle commemoration and empowering future national success for the legacy and tradition that is Denver hockey.”
The collaboration brought a group of Denver Athletics supporters to Breckenridge Distillery for a behind-the-scenes experience in the barrel room. Participants toured the distillery, learned about the whiskey-making process and evaluated different barrels alongside the Breckenridge Distillery team before helping select the single barrel used for the commemorative release.
“We were welcomed with open arms at the Breckenridge distillery. They took us to a tasting area and provided us with the tools to evaluate different barrels and interact with each other and the staff,” said Tim Thompson, a University of Denver alumnus and DU Athletics supporter. “It was great fun to play a small role in this partnership between DU Athletics and Breckenridge Distillery.”
The limited-edition whiskey showcases Breckenridge Distillery’s grain-to-glass craftsmanship under the direction of Master Distiller Hans Stafsholt. Bottled at 101.7 proof, the single-barrel release offers aromas of balanced oak spice, caramel and brown sugar, followed by a creamy, viscous palate with notes of caramel, brown sugar and cinnamon and a hint of black pepper spice.
The 230-bottle limited release is available for $179.99 at Bonnie Brae Liquor, 785 S. University Blvd., Denver, Colorado, and Mondo Vino, 3601 W. 32nd Ave., Denver, Colorado. The bottle is also available for home delivery where permitted.
Age 21+. Always enjoy responsibly.
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