![]() ![]() I don’t know if they share the same opinion about what their products taste like, but I’d like to think it impacted their decision on what kind of finishing barrel they were going to choose. Oddly enough, I also get a hint of bubblegum across the board. I’ve typically found Mile High’s Fireside whiskies to have a base profile that highlights spice, chocolate, coffee and herbal rye notes. There is something to be said about a distiller that recognizes that they can shape and mold their whiskey to be something more if they just pay attention to the grains. This is also what attracts me to another local distillery that does the same thing – Spirits of French Lick. The reason why they appeal to me so much is because they take their grain selection seriously. Mile High Spirits makes some great bourbon and rye whiskey. A closer look at the bourbon and the finishing barrel ![]() Maybe when I taste it, I’ll recognize what it is since I recently reviewed a single barrel of their wheated bourbon. ![]() Wyn didn’t tell me if the base bourbon they used was their regular ryed variety (70% corn, 20% rye and 10% malt) or if it was their new wheated variety (just substitute the rye with three different varieties of wheat). He said that it started as a 225 liter French Oak barrel that previously held Tawny Port. Wyn Ferrell, Mile High Spirit’s “Secretary of Keeping It Real,” told me a couple more specifics about this particular barrel of Port wine. Thankfully, they have chosen one of the two most popular barrel finishes to try on their bourbon – Port wine (the other would be Sherry). Now for 2023, they’ve turned their attention towards finishing their whiskey in something other than beer barrels. Colorado is known for having a huge number of breweries per capita, so this was an instant success. Once the beer was finished and dumped, the barrel would be returned to the distillery where it would be filled back up with aged bourbon. The idea was that MHS would loan out freshly dumped whiskey barrels to local breweries who would use them to age beer in. Mile High Spirits got into the barrel-finished whiskey business back in 2022 when they introduced their first “Barrel Share” finished bourbons. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. ![]() Visit its website for more information.*Bourbon Culture is reader-supported. Tickets are $50, with a VIP option for $250 that includes exclusive viewing on the Mezzanine level of the atrium, champagne and the opportunity to take photos with Santa and the Nutcracker Sugar Plum Fairy Ballerinas. This year’s event will also be a heartfelt celebration in honor of a very special Make-A-Wish recipient. In keeping with this tradition, The Brown Palace is pleased to collaborate with Make-A-Wish Colorado, a non-profit organization that grants life-changing wishes to children facing critical illnesses. This event has a cherished tradition of supporting charitable causes in Denver. For generations, The Brown Palace has remained steadfast in its commitment to providing guests with truly exceptional holiday moments, and the eagerly awaited Champagne Cascade consistently lives up to expectations. Known as the “Grand Dame” of Denver, the venue is decorated with sparkling lights, majestic Christmas trees and chandeliers, all arranged to ensure an incredible holiday experience. The Lowdown: As the holiday season comes into view, The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa’s opulent, multi-tiered atrium is transformed into a breathtaking backdrop for the 35th Annual Champagne Cascade. ![]()
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