03: Bear Creek —“We bought a saloon.” Bucking the trends with Jay Johnson & Ryan Stoltzfus

📍 Welcome to Whiskey Wanderlust! Join us as we visit Bear Creek Distillery in Denver, Colorado, for an inside look at their innovative spirits, vibrant tasting room, and inspiring community impact.

🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Video: 1️⃣ The story of Bear Creek Distillery’s founding by lifelong friends. 2️⃣ How their grain-to-glass approach creates unique spirits like 100% rye vodka and rye whiskey. 3️⃣ A tour of their “steampunk ski lodge” tasting room, a must-visit destination for whiskey lovers. 4️⃣ Their dedication to supporting the community, from partnerships with local distilleries to projects helping unhoused teens. 5️⃣ The team-driven creativity that makes Bear Creek Distillery stand out in Colorado's thriving whiskey scene.

🥃 Featured Tasting:

• Bear Creek 100% Rye Vodka
• Bear Creek 100% Rye Whiskey

Chapters: 0:00 - Welcome to Whiskey Wanderlust 1:20 - Bear Creek’s Founding Story 7:45 - Inside the Tasting Room 12:30 - Crafting Rye Vodka & Whiskey 18:15 - Community Impact & Collaboration 23:50 - Guided Tasting 29:10 - Closing Thoughts

✨ Don’t Miss This: Experience the passion and innovation behind Bear Creek Distillery. Whether you’re a whiskey aficionado or new to craft spirits, this episode offers something for everyone!

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