History

10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirits is a Colorado-based distillery rooted in the legend of the 10th Mountain Division. Since its founding, they have focused on honoring heroes and building a lasting legacy through handcrafted, small-batch spirits. The motto Honoring Heroes while Crafting a Legacy underpins the link between history and the present, and the distillery is based in Vail, Colorado. The products are presented as a blend of tradition and innovation, where local ingredients and time-honored production methods meet to deliver high quality. According to the website, more than 20,700 customers or purchasing experiences have been bought, and the products have been recognized as award-winning spirits. The distillery is described as part of a larger narrative about culture, courage, and community, where legends surrounding the special customers and veterans also take center stage.

Production / Manufacturing

• Small-batch production: Spirits are produced in small batches to ensure attention to detail and consistency in every bottle.
• Local ingredients: They support regional farmers and focus on freshness and high quality.
• Tradition & Innovation: Classic distilling methods are combined with innovative techniques to create unique spirits.
• High-altitude aging: Unique aging methods, including barrels that previously held maple syrup, impart distinctive flavor nuances.
• Craft distillation: Distillers oversee every step from fermentation to distillation to ensure smooth, flavorful results.
• Community impact: Environmentally friendly practices, support for local communities and giving back to veterans and the environment.

Tasting Room / Experiences are also mentioned as important parts of the business: Guests can visit the distillery's Tasting Room or Vail Village Tasting Room and enjoy a curated whiskey experience. Tours are planned by reservation, and contact information for booking tours is provided.

Products / Whiskey Series

10th Mountain produces a range of spirits, including Bourbon, Rye, and American Single Malt, as well as other products such as Cordial, Brandy, and Moonshine. - Bourbon: An award-winning blend of Colorado corn (75%), American rye (20%), and malted barley (5%). Aged in new charred oak barrels. Tasting notes include vanilla, oak, and a honey aroma, with a medium body and a sweet finish. - Rye Whiskey: Involves a rye-based mash bill (69% rye, 27% corn, 4% malted barley) and is aged in new, charred barrels. Notes of oak, dark fruit and a spicy finish. - American Single Malt Whiskey: 100% malted barley, 2 years aging. Notes of chocolate, walnut and cherry on the nose; a complex, spice-driven mid- to full-bodied finish. - Colorado Clear Mountain Moonshine: 100% corn, unaged and distilled at 100 proof. Easy to enjoy neat or in cocktails. - Maple Bourbon: Bourbon finished in maple syrup barrels, imparting caramel, toasted oak and hints of maple flavor. - 3 L Whiskey Barrel, Barrel Aged Honey and other specialty products are listed as part of the portfolio, along with various packaging options (50 ml samples, multi-packs) and unique collectibles (for example, bar furniture from The Whiskey Workshop).

Some of the products are marketed as American Single Malt Whiskey and as 10th Mountain Bourbon Hire Heroes Edition (which supports Hire Heroes USA). Special releases such as Whiskey Valor and Broken Arrow are mentioned as well, with a portion of proceeds going to veteran or charitable causes. Several products are presented in different formats and available packaging options.

Visit / Experiences

The company highlights an experiential aspect through two locations: - Distillery Tasting Room in Gypsum, CO (500 Trail Gulch Rd, Gypsum, CO 81637) and a Vail Village Tasting Room in the heart of the Rockies with a view of Gore Creek. Both offer flights, cocktails and full bottles as well as merch. - Tours can be booked by reservation, and contact details (ben@10thwhiskey.com, 970-524-2580) are listed as part of the booking info. - Hours of operation mentioned as examples: Sunday–Monday 1:00 PM–8:00 PM, Thursday–Saturday 1:00 PM–9:00 PM, and closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Tours occur on Fridays and Saturdays.

Philosophy

The company presents a philosophy around craft and history: - Craftsmanship excellence and small-batch quality. - Unique flavor experiences and production in the United States. - A deep connection to local Colorado culture and to veteran communities through programs such as Hire Heroes USA and the Whiskey Valor Foundation (a nonprofit dedicated to veterans and their families). - The company presents itself as a brand that connects past and present through a story of tradition and craft.