Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey

Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey is the flagship expression from Colorado's pioneering craft distillery — America's #1 American single malt whiskey, hand-crafted from barley to bottle at the Denver distillery, non-chill filtered, and produced in small batches to deliver the cinnamon-butter, vanilla, chocolate, warm caramel, and spiced pear complexity that has defined the American single malt category since Stranahan's founded it in the state in 2004.

The origin story is one of American craft distilling's best — volunteer firefighter Jess Graber responded to a neighbor's barn fire and met the barn's owner, George Stranahan, a long-time spirits connoisseur. The two discovered a shared passion for Colorado's outdoors and fine whiskey, and founded what became Colorado's first legal distillery post-Prohibition and one of the defining pioneers of the American single malt category. The whiskey glowed amber from the start — full-bodied, rich, and distinctively Colorado. Browse all Stranahan's at Wooden Cork.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Cinnamon-butter, vanilla, and warm caramel with fresh grain character
• Palate: Full-bodied and rich — vanilla, chocolate, warm caramel, and spiced pear that flows like table cream and melted brown sugar
• Finish: Warm and long with hints of cayenne, rich tobacco, oak, and aged leather

Specs

• Producer: Stranahan's Distillery, Denver, Colorado (est. 2004)
• Style: American Single Malt Whiskey
• Malt: Locally sourced Colorado barley
• Water: Rocky Mountain water
• Filtration: Non-chill filtered
• Size: 750ml

Frequently Asked Questions

What is American single malt whiskey?

American single malt is whiskey made from 100% malted barley at a single distillery in the United States — the American counterpart to Scotch single malt. The style has grown significantly since Stranahan's pioneered it in Colorado in 2004, with the DISCUS establishing formal legal standards for the category. Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey remains the benchmark for what Colorado American single malt can achieve.

Is Stranahan's non-chill filtered?

Yes — non-chill filtration preserves the natural oils and compounds in the whiskey that chill filtration removes. The result is a slightly cloudier appearance at cold temperatures but a richer, more textured mouthfeel and more complete flavor than chill-filtered expressions. Standard practice for premium American single malts.