History

Turnbuckle Distilling is a Colorado-based distillery with a range of spirits inspired by Colorado. The address is listed as 7655 W 108th Ave, Broomfield, CO 80021, USA. According to the site, the goal is to distill craft spirits inspired by Colorado: "Our mission is to distill craft spirits inspired by Colorado." The products are showcased through a portfolio that includes blue corn-based whiskey as well as other handcrafted spirits, and some products are mentioned in connection with markets and tastings in the local community.

Production

• Blue Corn Bourbon (Single Barrel): We select specially chosen grains and hand-picked barrels to create a truly Colorado whiskey. Our signature blue corn is sustainably grown on tribal lands at the foot of Colorado’s Sleeping Ute Mountain. This bourbon has notes of almond, vanilla and dark cherry and is aged at least two years in single barrels.
• Gin – Foothills Inspired: We start our Foothills gin with a spirit base made from evaporated cane juice, and then select a blend of botanicals for a floral- and citrus-forward gin. Traditional "Old World" distillation methods give the flavor of a range of botanicals: juniper, coriander, lavender, rosemary, rose, lemongrass and citrus peel.
• Straight Bourbon – Finished in Red Wine Cask: This spirit starts with our signature Blue Corn Bourbon and spends at least two years in charred oak barrels, before finishing for an additional six months in a red wine barrel. It is bottled at 100 proof. The taste is described as a smooth finish thanks to the special barrel-finishing.
• Gin – Barrel Rested: Our barrel-rested gin starts with our award-winning Foothills gin and then rests in one of our used bourbon barrels for extra complexity and a more rounded finish.
• Rye Whisky – Limited Edition: A limited edition of our rye whiskey, produced from specially selected rye grains and aged in premium casks. Notes include almond, white pepper and toffee. Best enjoyed in a Manhattan or with a splash of ginger beer; availability is limited.
• Rum – Wine Barrel Finished: The rum is made from evaporated cane juice and high-quality molasses and is finished in a red wine cask, yielding notes of honey and vanilla. It is first aged in a bourbon barrel before finishing in a red wine cask.

Products / Whisky Series

• Blue Corn Bourbon (Single Barrel): Signature bourbon with blue corn, sustainably grown on tribal lands; notes of almond, vanilla and dark cherry; aged at least two years in single barrels.
• Straight Bourbon – Finished in Red Wine Cask: Blue Corn Bourbon aged at least two years in charred barrels and finished six months in a red wine barrel; bottled at 100 proof.
• Rye Whisky – Limited Edition: Limited edition of rye whiskey with notes of almond, white pepper and toffee; sold from time to time (limited availability).
• Gin Foothills Inspired: Foothills gin based on a base of evaporated cane juice with a botanical balance, highlighting juniper and citrus.
• Gin Barrel Rested: Barrel-rested gin rested in used bourbon barrels for extra finish and complexity.
• Rum – Wine Barrel Finished: Rum finished in a red wine cask after aging in bourbon barrels; a sweet finish.

Visit / Experiences

• According to the site, Straight Bourbon Finished in Red Wine Cask is a favorite at farmers' markets and tasting events. The page content hints at presence and participation in such events, but specific visit options or times are not stated directly.

Philosophy

• Product development is driven by a mission to distill craft spirits inspired by Colorado, which is reflected in the use of specially selected grains and hand-picked barrels, as well as a focus on sustainability and local ties (e.g., blue corn grown on tribal lands at the foot of Colorado’s Sleeping Ute Mountain). The Gin line highlights traditional distillation methods and reflects a Colorado-inspired approach to craft and flavor.