Learning how to make your favorite spirit opens up a whole new world to the liquor you enjoy. In this article, Social Scene brings you to a rare and exciting adventure that is not common in this part of the world.
So grab your buddies and buckle up as we go on the top tequila tours in Denver to witness the conception and birth of the American cousin of the world-famous Mexican sisters Tequila and Mezcal -- The Colorado Agave Spirit.
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Our first stop:
Peach Street Distillers Tour
They’re Open On: Sun (10AM - 10PM); Mon - Thu (12PM - 10PM); Fri & Sat (12PM - 12AM)
And Located At: 144 South Kluge Avenue, Building #2, Palisade,CO
It’s close to midnight but there’s still chatter and cheers coming from the tasting room at Peach Street Distillers. If you work like a horse, drink like a camel, and stay up late like a nocturnal animal, then a Peach Street Distillers Tour may be just right for you. This tour is open till late in the night and features some of the finest award-winning spirits west of Denver. They’re also known as the oldest locally-owned distillery in Colorado, so there’s a lot of history within those walls. Go book a tour here and check them out!
Next Stop:
State 38 Tequila Tour
They’re Open: Tue - Sat (4:00 PM to 6:00 PM)
And Located At: 400 Corporate Circle, Ste B. Golden, CO
State 38 just lies a skip and a hop away at the outskirts of Denver. It’s a perfect dash-in-dash-out tour for a small group if you’re in a hurry but still would like to learn how a Colorado Agave spirit is made. But with all the liquor that’s available, you may just want to stay a little longer. Shoot them a message or just pop right in and they’ll welcome you with a smile and a couple free drinks at their award-winning distillery. Click here if you’d like to learn more.
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Third Stop:
Downslope Distilling Tastings & Tours
They’re Open: Fri - Sun (12:00 PM to 5:00 PM)
And Located At: 6770 South Dawson Circle, Suite 400, Centennial, CO
Downslope Distilling happily welcomes you to join in on the experience in creating some of the best distilled spirits south of Denver. Apart from their award-winning cane vodka, pepper vodka, and gold rum, you’ll also be able to see and taste their Agave Spirit which is made from 100% Weber Blue Agave that has been pitted, roasted, and juiced in the traditional tequila fashion before being fermented using a special yeast and going through an extended maturation and distillation process. It’s a tour that’s surely not going to go downhill even if the distillery is located downslope. Click to get the details and book your tour here.
And finally:
Mile High Spirits Tours
They’re Open: Sat - Sun (1:00 PM to 4:00 PM); Mon - Fri (10:00 AM to 5:30 PM)
And Located At: 2201 Lawrence Street, Denver CO
There are 3 tours to choose from here at Mile High Spirits:
1. The Public Distillery Tour, which is free, takes 30 minutes to complete, and comes with a complimentary whiskey sample,
2. The Private Distillery Tour, which lasts 45 minutes, has two spirit samples and a $10 credit to any bottle or merchandise that you buy; and
3.The Private Guided Tastings, which can be an add-on to the Public Tour or as a stand-alone tour where you’ll be able to sip on multiple delicious spirits.
So make sure that you ask for a Cuidado Blanco Tequila when you’re on tour so you’ll get that unique sensory experience of a sweet citrus aroma, taste of spicy pepper notes, and earthy undertones before a remarkably smooth finish.
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Photo Resources:
https://www.denverpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/20120530__20120601_C16_AE01TASTEDp1.jpg?w=600
Resources:
https://www.peachstreetdistillers.com/
http://www.thirstcolorado.com/source/2017/3/15/agave-its-what-you-make-of-it-that-counts
Isis Macaraeg
Professional Content Writer
Social Scene
BeSocialScene.com
