History

The Block Distilling Co. is a craft distillery in Denver, Colorado, producing all drops in-house. They describe the work as doing things the long and hard way and blend culinary and chemical methods to create artistic and unapologetic spirits. Their story is included in a photo series called #ABOUTLASTNIGHT, which documents nocturnal stories in the distillery without revealing whether they are true or not. They aim to build a community of diverse voices and a spiritual awakening through their products and culture.

Production / Manufacturing

The Block Distilling Co. produces everything in-house and works with raw ingredients through an approach that combines industrial equipment with culinary and chemical methods to create distinct and bold spirits. They highlight a farm-to-distillery approach through The Farm, where grain for production is selected and cultivated. They collaborate directly with XL Specialties for varietals, cultivation methods, storage and transport of the grain. 720 acres are grown to comprise about 70% of the grain The Block uses, while the remaining 30% comes from Colorado farms and malt houses. The grains are grown without chemical pesticides; the fields are rotated annually with nitrogen-fixing cover crops and fertilizer comes exclusively in the form of natural manure; you decide for yourself what goes into the spirit from the very first seed. This practice and focus on flavor development influence how their spirits taste.

Products / Whisky Series

Block Distilling works to create a family of spirits that not only imitates existing products but also pushes boundaries and explores different flavor profiles. They sell directly in their Tasting Room and online via Reserve Bar and partners, with options for home shipping or store pickup. Their Private Barrel program gives customers the opportunity to buy a whole barrel, tailor the mash bill, participate in the distillation itself and decisions about aging and maturation, as well as the possibility of engraving on a barrel head and labels for bottles.

Visits / Experiences

The Tasting Room is a meeting point where guests from different backgrounds come together and enjoy a drink. They host events and have an online events calendar. Options include in-store pickup or delivery through the partner Reserve Bar in areas where service is available.

Philosophy

Their philosophy is built on a love of spirits and a desire to create a family of spirits that explores a range of flavor profiles and goes beyond simply copying existing products. They value an open and inclusive community and describe distilling as a spiritual awakening shared through their products and history.