Distillery 291 Small Batch Finished with Aspen Wood Staves Colorado Rye Whiskey, Colorado, USA

Bold, rugged, and unmistakably Coloradoan, this small-batch rye whiskey captures the spirit of the Wild West in every sip. Distilled from a mash of malted rye and sour mash, this potent 101.7-proof spirit is aged in deep-charred American white oak barrels and uniquely finished with toasted aspen wood staves, imparting a signature Rocky Mountain character that sets it apart from traditional ryes.

Product Details:

• Style: Rye Whiskey
• ABV: 50.8% (101.7 Proof)
• Mash Bill: Malted Rye, Sour Mash
• Aging: Aged in deep-charred American white oak barrels; finished with toasted aspen staves
• Distillation Method: Copper pot still
• Distiller & Owner: Michael Myers

Sensory Description:

The nose leads with vivid aromas of fresh dill and cut hay, opening into a rich and layered palate where sweet maple, savory herbs, and rustic baked bread dominate. The unique aspen wood finish delivers a fresh, slightly smoky edge that’s rounded out by spice and toasted oak. The texture is full-bodied with a warming finish that lingers with complexity and elegance.

Awards & Accolades:

• Platinum Medal – 2024, SIP Awards
• Gold Medal – 2024, ASCOT Awards
• Bronze Medal – 2024, IWSC
• Platinum – 2023, ASCOT Awards
• Best of Class Platinum – 2023, SIP Awards
• Double Gold – 2022, Denver International Spirits Competition
• Consumers’ Choice – 2022, SIP Awards
• Innovation Award – 2022, SIP Awards
• Silver Medal – 2022, SIP Awards
• Bronze Medal – 2022, World Whiskies Awards

Distiller's Background:

Founded in the shadow of Colorado’s Pikes Peak, Distillery 291 is the vision of former NYC fashion photographer Michael Myers. Built literally by hand from copper photogravure plates, the distillery channels a rustic, old-west ethos into bold small-batch whiskeys made from local Colorado grains and mountain water. Since launching in 2011, Distillery 291 has become one of America’s most decorated craft whiskey producers, known for its unique Aspen stave finishing process and deeply expressive flavor profiles.

Serving Suggestions:

Enjoy neat to savor the wood-fired complexity, or craft a bold cocktail like a 291 Sazerac to highlight its herbal undertones. Best served at room temperature or with a single cube to gently open its aromatics.

This rye is a celebration of rugged craftsmanship, terroir-driven technique, and American whiskey heritage, distilled with conviction, bottled with pride. Distillery 291 Small Batch Rye Whiskey offers an unforgettably bold taste of the West in every pour.