Even though the 2020 Rocky Mountain Craft Spirits Festival was cancelled, we were still able to host the first annual Rocky Mountain Craft Spirits Competition.
Entry Details
Judges
There were five judges who come from the worlds of restaurant management, culinary chefs, educators, wine sommeliers, spirit collectors, and beverage professionals. The judges were not associated, in any way, with products entered in the competition.
Entry Details
- Competition was restricted to whiskeys distilled, matured, and bottled in Colorado. Blends were permissible as long as all the component whiskeys are distilled, matured, and bottled in Colorado. Sourcing whiskeys from outside Colorado was not allowed.
- Whiskey classes include bourbon, rye, wheat, malt, corn, light, and specialty. Definitions for competition types are listed on the US Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), Chapter 4.
Judges
There were five judges who come from the worlds of restaurant management, culinary chefs, educators, wine sommeliers, spirit collectors, and beverage professionals. The judges were not associated, in any way, with products entered in the competition.
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October 2020 - Cancelled
The Rocky Mountain region is home to a booming craft spirits industry. Distillers and consumers of fine spirits are invited to celebrate this craft at a tasting festival in Estes Park, Colorado. Admission includes a souvenir tasting glass, complimentary pours from a variety of distillers, bar games, and live music. So raise a glass to raised standards, and make your plans for the last Saturday in October.
2019 Event Info:
Why not make a weekend out of it? Check out the other activities and amenities being offered around town:
Check back soon for more information.
2019 Music:
Please come join us and The Mountain Town Rockers for the 2019 Rock Mountain Craft Spirits Festival.
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2019 Distillers:
Cheers to the following distillers who participated at last year's event! Check back for more to come!
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2018 Sponsors:
The 2018 Rocky Mountain Craft Spirits Festival was proudly sponsored by: Check back for more to come!
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Interested in sponsoring this event? Email events@estes.org.
Parking & Directions
The Estes Park Events Complex has sufficient free parking available. 1125 Rooftop Way Estes Park, CO 80517
Pricing
Tickets for the tasting portion are:
$35 for individuals
$65 for couples
Tickets for Elkins Distillery Tour & Fest
(Limited Tickets Available)
$45 for individuals
$85 for couples
$35 for individuals
$65 for couples
Tickets for Elkins Distillery Tour & Fest
(Limited Tickets Available)
$45 for individuals
$85 for couples
Distiller Bottle Sales
More info to come
