The first Colorado-born whiskey
Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey
Why locals love it
Colorado's pioneers and homesteaders no doubt drank plenty of whiskey, but certainly none this good. Stranahan's mission is to produce the smoothest, most distinctly-flavored stuff on the market, and some would say they achieve that goal. Plus, it's an independent family-owned operation, which is respectably in line with many Coloradan's ethics.
Why you should visit it
The lounge is atmospherically decorated with real barrels, all the cocktails on the menu are delicious and well-priced at $8 a piece, and if you really want a whiskey-soaked education you can spring for the $22 flight of different infused varieties. Better yet, get behind the scenes with a distillery tour.
Special tip
Tours are limited to 30 persons, so book ahead online. I can't make any promises, but experience leads me to believe samples may well be included.
Fr-Sa: 12:00-20:30