Deerhammer Distilling Company

Deerhammer Distilling Company Our distilling is steeped in tradition, but our methods are infused with curiosity and creativity. We’re redefining the flavor & future of American whiskey

At Deerhammer, our distilling is steeped in whiskey history, but our methods are infused with curiosity and creativity. We’ve analyzed each step of the whiskey-making process, to examine the impact each choice makes on our final product. Often, we’ve stayed with time-honored techniques—like our copper pot stills. Yet we’ve also found unexplored territory within that tradition by playing with our g

rain blend and opting for the wilder side of fermentation. The first taste of that experimentation is our cornerstone single malt. Starting its life as a porter-style 100% malted barley mash, it’s further shaped by open-air fermentation before passing through our stills and maturing in charred virgin white oak. Boasting a complex profile with notes of coffee and chocolate, you won’t mistake it for its Scottish or Irish counterparts. It’s a uniquely American product, with an exceptional taste of place. For us, that place is our home in Buena Vista, Colorado: a historic adventure town at the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Built on the banks of the Arkansas River, its famed whitewater currents are the reason our east coast founders first moved west. Each batch of our whiskeys has a touch of that hometown spirit, and we encourage you to take your first sip with an explorer’s state of mind.

06/11/2026

Deerhammer is not only a sponsor of this year’s but we’ve gone ahead and released our first ever Rodeo Barrel Bourbon (Sauternes cask finish!) available exclusively at the distillery and this weekend at for the rodeo after parties.

If you haven’t already had a pour, you’re gonna want to remedy that! Better yet, head on down to Deerhammer and grab yourself a bottle of this year’s bottling (only 250 bottles!).
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🚨 Arkansas River Rum will be available at the distillery this weekend!Born from Caribbean molasses and shaped by the hig...
06/02/2026

🚨 Arkansas River Rum will be available at the distillery this weekend!

Born from Caribbean molasses and shaped by the high country of Colorado, Arkansas River Rum is a spirit of movement, patience, and place. Open-fermented for three weeks near the headwaters of the Arkansas River, this rum captures the untamed character of its surroundings—fed by the same snowmelt that swells the river each spring and flows through every step of its making.Aged in ex-bourbon barrels, time in oak softens and deepens the spirit, layering notes of caramel, toasted vanilla, and warm spice over a backbone of raw, expressive cane.This release is a tribute to the river that runs through our backyard—the same river that surges with snowmelt each Spring, drawing boaters, thrill-seekers, and river rats (pirats?) alike. Whether shredding creek lines or chill floats beneath bluebird skies, the Ark inspires a special kinda freedom. Raise a glass to long days, cold water, and the wild rapids that keep us coming back for more.

06/01/2026

Get stoked ~ the Ark River Rum release + cigar social is this Saturday! We’re busting out a special cocktail menu to show off this ridiculously tasty 5 year aged Colorado rum. This here pour is called the El Presidente (Ark river rum, dry vermouth, orange liqueur, grenadine).

Swing on by this Saturday to experience this cocktail and maybe take home a bottle of Ark River Rum for your home bar. And if you don’t have a home bar you better check yourself!
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Winning the awards that truly matter. Thanks to the folks behind the Denver Festival and all who came out to this year’...
05/31/2026

Winning the awards that truly matter. Thanks to the folks behind the Denver Festival and all who came out to this year’s amazing event!

Yes. That is totally our Arkansas River Rum infused into a donut. See you at the rum release party next Saturday!🍩 🏴‍☠️ ...
05/31/2026

Yes. That is totally our Arkansas River Rum infused into a donut. See you at the rum release party next Saturday!
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05/28/2026

Our first batch of Rodeo Barrel Bourbon has officially landed in the tasting room! This high rye sauternes finish bourbon is the perfect Summer pour!

Swing on by the Deerhammer for a pour of this extraordinary bourbon, grab some dinner, and maybe take home a bottle…

🚨 New Bourbon Release this week!The very first edition of Deerhammer’s Rodeo Barrel Bourbon ~ Sauternes Cask Finish drop...
05/26/2026

🚨 New Bourbon Release this week!

The very first edition of Deerhammer’s Rodeo Barrel Bourbon ~ Sauternes Cask Finish drops this Thursday May 28th as a distillery only release. This high rye bourbon is bottled at 106 proof and will be for sale at $65.00 exclusively at the in Buena Vista, CO.
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This limited edition Rodeo Barrel spent its first four years in heavy toast, char no.2 oak, with additional months at rest in a sauternes wine cask. The result is layered with notes of honey, ripe stone fruit, and soft vanilla—an elegant sweetness that settles into Deerhammer’s bold Colorado spirit.Like the rodeo itself, this limited release celebrates tradition, craft, and the character of the valley we call home. This unique barrel finish brings a golden warmth and a touch of summer to the glass, complementing the caramel and toasted grain at the heart of this offering. Bottled in limited quantities for release at this year’s rodeo, it is a bottle meant to be shared after a long day in the sun—whether you’re cheering at the rodeo, trotting the trails, or toasting friends under the mountain sky.

05/22/2026

As we prepare for our upcoming ABV Barrel Shop Fourth Anniversary Festival on Saturday, July 11, we want to highlight some of the exciting things happening at this special event. Today, we are talking about Lenny Eckstein of Deerhammer Distilling.

Lenny Eckstein of Deerhammer Distilling is one of Steve's oldest friends in the whiskey business. He's known for his creative approach to distilling and will be releasing a barrel at the festival. Lenny will be there and on-hand for you to ask questions, taste through his whiskeys and get bottles signed.

Want to taste some amazing whiskey, get some incredibles deals and meet him and many of the other big players from the world of bourbon?

Purchase Tickets Here:

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (VIP Session) / $130 Ticket: https://tinyurl.com/5ffhss9u

11:45 AM - 1:15 PM / $30 Ticket: https://tinyurl.com/393vmfnz

1:45 PM - 3:15 PM / $30 Ticket: https://tinyurl.com/yyc45pe6

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM / $30 Ticket: https://tinyurl.com/bdfskm99

This is our biggest event of the year... you don't want to miss this one!

Previously Featured:
Royce & Beka Neeley of Neeley Family Distillery
Macaulay Minton of Dark Arts Distillery
Amine Karaoud of Old Louisville Distillery
Jason Brauner of Buzzard's Roost & Bourbons Bistro
Jason Fruits of Old 55 Distillery
Paul & Merry Beth Tomaszewski, MB Roland Distillery
Demetrius Cain, Nobletons Distilling House
The VIP Experience at our Fourth Anniversary Festival
Michael Steinkamp, Investment Whiskey
The Limited Edition Fourth Anniversary Wee Glencairn All Attendees Receive
Rich Anders, Washington Distilling Co.

Our Arkansas River Rum release party may be 2 weeks out, but we leaked a few bottles to be awarded to top finishers at t...
05/22/2026

Our Arkansas River Rum release party may be 2 weeks out, but we leaked a few bottles to be awarded to top finishers at today’s CKS Paddlefest Pine Creek Race. Wishing smooth lines, big boofs, and complex sips to all boaters!

Join us for the inaugural release of Arkansas River Rum, Batch No.1 Saturday June 6th from 1:00-8:00pm at . We’ll have ...
05/15/2026

Join us for the inaugural release of Arkansas River Rum, Batch No.1

Saturday June 6th from 1:00-8:00pm at . We’ll have bottles for sale, rum pours served neat or on the rock, delicious rum cocktails, and cigar & rum pairings on the outdoor portion of the patio.

Come for the rum stay for the cigar social! Need a cigar, we recommend purchasing at Little Daisy Liquor, or just roll by and we may be able to help you out. Cutters, torches, and some general cigar education will be provided.

***More about the rum***
Arkansas River Rum began as an ambitious experiment in August 2021 — an exploration into the traditions and techniques of historic rum production. We sourced authentic Caribbean molasses, fermented with dunder (iykyk!) for added depth and character, double distilled the spirit, and laid down ten barrels to mature alongside our whiskey in the rackhouse.
We are proud to share the first release: Deerhammer Arkansas River Rum, Batch No.1

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321 East Main Street
Main Street, CO
81211

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Tuesday 3pm - 9pm
Wednesday 3pm - 9pm
Thursday 3pm - 9pm
Friday 11pm - 10pm
Saturday 11pm - 10pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

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