Other Colorado distilleries: Colorado's micro-distillery industry growing statewide.

• Author: Peterson, Eric
• Position: VINE Arts & Entertainment - Brief article

Leopold Bros. began distilling in 2002, making it the most wizened liquor-maker operating in the state--followed closely by Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey--but the micro-distillery movement is thriving statewide. While a few states have more micro-distilleries operating, such as Oregon and Vermont, Colorado is definitely ahead of the national curve with more than 10 in the trade.

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Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey, Denver: whiskey; www.stranahans.com

Mystic Mountain Distillery, Larkspur: vodka and sugar beet moonshine; www.mysticmtnspirits.com

Peach Street Distillers, Palisade: vodka and peach vodka; www.peachstreetdistillers.com

Peak Spirits, Hotchkiss: vodka, gin, brandy, eau de viex, and grappa; www.eauxdevie.com

Colorado Gold Distillery...