Episode Summary
📍 Welcome to Whiskey Wanderlust! Join us as we take an exclusive tour of Bear Creek Distillery in Denver, Colorado, guided by the knowledgeable and charismatic Ryan Stoltzfus. Discover the artistry, passion, and innovation behind their craft spirits, all made right here in the Mile High City.
🔑 What You’ll Discover on This Tour:
1️⃣ A look at Bear Creek’s pot-column hybrid still, designed for maximum versatility and quality in crafting whiskey, vodka, and rum.
2️⃣ The science and art behind their grain selection, fermentation process, and distillation techniques.
3️⃣ Insight into the unique climate-driven aging process and how Colorado’s environment shapes their spirits.
4️⃣ How barrel sizes and char levels influence the flavors of their bourbon, rye whiskey, and other offerings.
5️⃣ The creative touches, like googly eyes on barrels, that showcase Bear Creek’s fun and collaborative spirit.
Highlights:
- Explore the mash tank and fermentation room where the process begins.
- Meet “Hot Donna,” their custom-made still, and learn how copper purifies and shapes their spirits.
- Step inside the barrel storage room to understand how charred oak and Colorado’s climate impact aging.
- Get behind-the-scenes insights into their rye-based vodka, bourbon, and wheat whiskey.
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