Peach Street Distillers

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Peach Street Distillers is a privately owned, self-proclaimed “artisanal,” professional brewery and distillery in Palisade, Colorado. Established in November 2005 by Rory Donovan with Bill Graham and David Thibodeau, co-founders of in Durango, Colorado, Peach Street was established in Palisade to utilize the area's favorable growing conditions for various types of fruits.

The company is best known for their Goat Vodka and Jackelope Gin.

History[]

Rory, Bill and Dave who were friends began the company with years of professional brewing and distilling experience between them.^[1] They chose Palisade, located at 4,700 feet elevation for their liquor-making hub.^[2]

Head distiller Davy Lindig makes bourbon from Olathe sweet corn, fruit brandies from area pears, plums and peaches; and grappas in partnership with Debeque Canyon Winery, from Gewürztraminer and Viognier grapes.^[3]

Camaraderie in the industry is intended to boost sales and in the hope of making Colorado the epicenter of microdistilleries. Some companies have shared sales staff in the past, and Thibodeau expressed hope that such enterprises will experience the same success as the craft brewing industry; of collaborative success, he said, “the same rising tide floats all boats.”^[4]

Palisade[]

Palisade, a town of just 2,500 people, produces a variety of fruits including cherries, apricots, pears and grapes. Hence, it is fitting that each September, the region hosts Colorado's Mountain Winefest, in which wine makers from around the state pour their newest blends and brews for thousands of attendees.

Microdistillery trends across Colorado[]

The proliferation of such as Peach Street Distillers is part of a growing trend across Colorado.^[5] Companies such as Leopold Bros., Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey, and Roundhouse Liquors have gained notoriety by filling a niche market for locally owned and operated liquor, a byproduct of Colorado's brewery and microbrewery culture, as well as its locavore tendencies. The state is now home to 13 craft distilleries.^[6]

Craft distilleries often require considerable initial investments, both with regard to aging time and financial difficulties presented by competition with larger liquor brands.^[6] However, with the creation of the Colorado Distiller's Guild, small licensed distilling companies now have an outlet to promote their interests.^[7] Relations are amicable between local brands; for instance, Stranahan's and Peach Street order their barrels together.^[6]

Awards[]

American Distilling Institute: Peach Street Distillers dominated the Varietal Grappa category, winning Gold for their Gerwurtz-traminer grappa and a Bronze for their Muscat. The company also took a silver medal in both the Peach and Pear Eau de Vie categories, as well as for their peach brandy.

Products[]

The company produces a variety of spirits that are available across Colorado.^[8] The company's Goat Vodka and Jackelope Gin are also available in Oregon, California and Kansas.^[9]

The product list consists of: Colorado Straight Bourbon Colorado Straight Bourbon 5 Year Colorado Straight Bourbon Barrell Strength Colorado Straight Peach Infused Bourbon Colorado Straight Bourbon 10 Year Ska Modus Hoperandi Hop Flavored Whiskey American Peated Single Malt Whiskey American Peated Single Malt Whiskey 8 Year Smoked Rye Whiskey Colorado Straight Rye Bonded Bourbon Jackelope Gin Jackelope and Jenny Gin with Pear Spirits Jackelope Barreled Gin Jackelope and Jenny Barreled Gin with Pear Spirits Goat Artisan Vodka D’Agave Silver D’Agave Gold D’Agave Extra Amaro Peach Brandy Eau De Vie Plum Brandy Eau De Vie Pear Brandy Eau De Vie Cherry Brandy Eau De Vie Apricot Brandy Eau De Vie Grappa of Gewurztraminer Grappa of Viognier Grappa Muscat

See also[]

• Cuisine of the Western United States
• Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey
• Leopold Bros.
• Gin

References[]

External links[]

• Peach Street Distillers Website