Laws Whiskey House this weekend will unveil the pièce de résistance of the two-story addition to its Denver distillery: A sprawling upstairs bar and lounge with a twilight view of the mountains. Distillery co-founder Al Laws spent seven years overseeing the construction of the 4,000-square-foot Whiskey Sanctuary, located at 80 W. Arkansas Ave. between South … Read more
By LOUISE DIXON LONDON — Winter has set in, the Christmas lights have been switched on, and London’s top cocktail bars have added their seasonal favorites to bar menus. From a festive Old-Fashioned to a boozy hot chocolate, these after-dinner drinks might inspire your own menu of holiday cocktails, to be supped slowly by the … Read more
In mid-November, just as the mountain towns were waking up from shoulder-season hibernation and preparing for the ski season, my husband and I popped into Minturn and stumbled upon the cutest (and likely smallest) whisky tasting room in Colorado. No hyperbole: The Wee Dram on Minturn’s Main Street is a cozy, 135-square-foot, 12-seat drinking den … Read more
After a two-month closure, The Family Jones Spirit House reopened in November to reveal an updated space. The LoHi bar and distillery, which has been in operation for seven years, now has a more cozy lounge vibe, making guests feel like they’re in a “living room.” Where booths once stood in the center of the … Read more
Buying whisky for a loved one at Christmas can be a bit of a gamble, which is why it’s always a good idea to opt for a well-respected name. And few whisky brands are more highly praised than Laphroaig – and now, you can nab a bottle of its Quarter Cask Single Malt Scotch for … Read more
Ironton Distillery is following through on previously announced plans to close its six-year-old facility in the River North Art District and move its operation to the town of Louisville. Its last day at 3636 Chestnut Place, will be Dec. 21. “The biggest impetus for the closure … focuses squarely on preparing to open a new … Read more
With hundreds of breweries and dozens of distilleries, Colorado’s craft beverage scene is overflowing with options. Choosing where to belly up can be tough when you’re oh-so-thirsty. While we highly recommend checking out the local libations wherever your journey takes you, these 10 beer and spirits producers are destinations in their own right with, drinks … Read more
If you’re stocking up the liquor cabinet ready for Christmas guests, or you’re browsing for a gift for dad after he’s once again refused to tell you what he’d like, a bottle of Jack Daniel’s is rarely a bad idea. While the original Tennessee Whiskey wins plenty of plaudits and has become a cultural icon, … Read more
At Bungalow, celebrity chef Vikas Khanna’s Indian restaurant in New York’s East Village, a dozen Indian single malt whiskies are spotlit in their own section on the spirits list. Just a few years ago that would not have been possible, says Sameer Bhatt, a partner in the restaurant. Although India is the world’s largest whisky … Read more
Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s series, Staff Favorites. Each week, we offer our opinions on the best that Colorado has to offer for dining, shopping, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. (We’ll also let you in on some hidden gems.) For 20 years, the Falling Rock Taphouse was a given in Lower Downtown. It … Read more
