Whiskeys

ONLY AT
STRANAHAN’S

The Stranahan’s distillery (Denver, CO) and Stranahan’s Whiskey Lodge (Aspen, CO) offer a selection of American Single Malts available exclusively at these locations. These limited-edition bottles are available for tasting and purchase while supplies last.

DISTILLERY EXCLUSIVES

Our batches of premium American Single Malts that we cask-finish to result in highly complex flavor profiles. Bottles are only available for limited times at our Denver distillery or new Aspen tasting room, The Stranahan’s Whiskey Lodge.

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PEATED CASK 

AGE: 6-12 YEARS | CASK TYPE: PEATED CASKS

THE STORY

This whiskey completed its initial aging in virgin American Oak, before finishing in various casks that previously held whiskey from Islay, Scotland and local peated casks.

○ 65% 6–12-year-old Islay casks
○ 35% 8–11-year-old domestic peated casks

TASTING NOTES

Nose: Campfire, smores, peach, toffee, rawhide

Palate: Grilled pineapple, Peanut brittle, Cranberry

Finish: Grapfruit, cigar smoke, Oreo Cream, Walnut

 

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AMBURANA CASK 

AGE: 10-12 YEAR | CASK TYPE: AMBURANA

THE STORY

A blend of 10-12 year old whiskey finished for 7 months to 1.5 years in 2nd fill Amburana casks (South American hardwood) that previously held rye whiskey.

TASTING NOTES

Nose: Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Clove, Caramelized Apples

Palate: Spearmint, Honey, Sweet Chia Spices

Finish: Tobacco Smoke, Cedar

SCW Aspen

AVAILABLE ONLY AT THE ASPEN WHISKEY LODGE

ASPEN exclusive CALVADOS CASK

CASK TYPE: CALVADOS EUROPEAN OAK

THE STORY

Upon completion of the primary maturation of 4-7 years in new oak, the whiskey was transferred to European oak barrels that formerly held Calvados for 2 – 4 more years.

TASTING NOTES

Nose: Dandelion, wild honey, jasmine

Palate: Yellow pears, apple strudel, tangerine

Finish: Fresh ginger and warm cider

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ASPEN EXCLUSIVE SAUTERNES CASK

CASK TYPE: SWEET FRENCH WINE

THE STORY

Sauternes casks originate from Bordeaux, France, where they once held the region’s renowned sweet wine. A 5-barrel blend totaling 9 years and cut to 94 proof.

TASTING NOTES

Nose: Cashews, green grape skins, lavender, violet, lemon, dried plums

Palate: Buttercups, Lipton iced tea, asiago cheese, lychee

Finish: Dark chocolate, blueberry pie

EXPERIMENTAL SERIES

Only available at the Stranahan’s distillery (Denver, CO) and Stranahan’s Whiskey Lodge, (Aspen, CO). Distiller’s Experimentals are a rotating collection of rare whiskey experiments concocted by Head Blender, Justin Aden. Distiller’s Experimentals are available in very limited 375mL quantities, while bottles last. The Stranahan’s distillery also hosts weekly Experimental Guided Tastings, providing guests with an opportunity to receive in-depth exploration and a guided tasting of the most current Experimentals.

SAN DIEGO SUPER

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SMOKESHOW

AGE: 5 YRS | CASK TYPE: SMOKED MALT IN VIRGIN OAK

THE STORY

Though smoke in whiskey is typically associated with Peat smoke, maltsters sometimes experiment by smoking malts with different kinds of woods. This experimental malt was smoked with cherry wood and then aged in new American oak for 5 years.

TASTING NOTES

Nose: Light smoke, Stone fruit

Palate: Smoked apricot, barbequed pear, bonfire

Finish: Chocolate malt powder, pecan wood

Proof: 116.9 proof (58.45% ABV)

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CHERRY SODA

AGE: 8 YRS, 10 MONTHS | CASK TYPE: CHERRY BRANDY, MAPLE, & CHERRY LIQUEUR

THE STORY

A three-barrel blend that drinks like a nostalgic pour with real depth. Finished in ex-chicory liqueur, organic maple, and Ukrainian cherry brandy casks, it layers bright cherry cola with dark-roast coffee, subtle maple sweetness, and warm baking spice.

TASTING NOTES

Nose: White chocolate, dandelions, dried apple and pear, hay

Palate: Cherry pie, pecan wood, almonds, cinnamon

Finish: Nutmeg, honey, cherry Jolly Ranchers

Proof: 101.4 proof (50.70% ABV)

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COUPE VOLUME 4

AGE: 9 YR 3 MONTHS | CASK TYPE: EX-WINE & EX-FORTIFIED WINE CASKS

THE STORY

This blend begins with a marriage of oxidized ex-wine and ex-fortified wine finished Stranahan’s, with an average total age of 8 years and 4 months. The marriage was then transferred to Char 5 Martinique Rhum Agricole barrels, where it is aged for an additional 11 months.

TASTING NOTES

Nose: Cinnamon sugar, Streusel, Churro, Toffee

Palate: Passion fruit, Orange peel, Marmalade

Finish: Citrus, Peach Rings, Fig Jam

Proof: 109.64 proof (54.82% ABV)

DISTILLERY EVENTS

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 2026

SNOWFLAKE

EVENT DATE: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5TH

THE EVENT

Our annual winter event, Snowflake, is named after the rarest Stranahan’s whiskey that is available during this one-day-only event. To create Snowflake, our team of distillers finishes Stranahan’s American Single Malts in barrels that he discovers around the world, and meticulously blends them to create each unique Snowflake batch.

The whiskeys

Stay tuned for updates on this year’s event. We might even reveal some hints along the way.

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