single barrel - SMALL BATCHES - Handcrafted
in pursuit of perfection
- wORLD CLASS SPIRITS -
aWARD WINNING WHISKEY - BEST MICRO DISTILLERY 2024
WHISKEYS - RUMS - GINS - VODKAS - BRANDIES - AQUAVIT - ABSINTHE - LIQUEURS - AGAVE SPIRITS - CORDIALS
about NOCO DISTILLERY
Our micro distillery is located in Fort Collins, Colorado, at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, where we source our pristine alpine water. We exclusively use copper stills, including both column and pot stills. Some of our fermentation process lasts over a month, ensuring a rich and complex flavor profile. By utilizing a slow distillation process, we enhance reflux and copper contact, resulting in a smoother spirit through meticulous smaller cuts. We also distill a minimum of 3 times (triple distill) our spirits.
We age our premium craft spirits in some of the finest American oak casks, employing barrels of various sizes (5, 10, 15, 30, 53, and 100 gallons). The staves for our casks are seasoned for 12 to 48 months, depending on our suppliers. Additionally, we incorporate up to nine other types of wood for finishing, primarily for our rums and agave spirits. This unique approach places us among the few distilleries that operate this way, positioning us at the forefront of the maturation/finishing process.
Today, we distill over 25 different products, making us one of the most versatile craft distilleries globally.
Socially Responsible Operations
We at NOCO Distillery believe in doing business that benefits not only us but the rest of the community as well.
We outsource what processes we can to other local companies. For instance, we contract some of our wash to local breweries and complete the fermentation in our distillery. Which is not only efficient but also produces more work for the local community.
As much as possible, we source raw materials from local producers. Much of the botanicals, fruits and grains we use in our craft spirits are produced right here in Colorado. By doing so, we reduce our operation’s carbon footprint; locally sourcing raw materials means a shorter distance to travel and thus lesser fuel consumption. It also maximizes our positive impact on the local economy. By purchasing from local businesses, we increase the income of local producers. This, in turn, provides locals with more work opportunities, directly or indirectly increases' locals' spending power (which boosts the local economy even more), and increases the government's tax earnings — the Colorado proud way.
We also believe doing business and protecting the environment need not be mutually exclusive. Thus, we try to reduce the impact of our operation on the environment. We recycle or reuse most of everything we use in crafting our premium spirits. We also strive to be energy efficient; for instance, we use heat exchangers so that we can preheat succeeding batches, also use heat exchangers to heat the warehouse while distilling, which reduces our overall energy consumption significantly. During the winter months, we use a closed-circuit cooling system with water reclaimed from our Reverse Osmosis system. We also offer a recycle & reuse program where we provide a $0.50 credit for each bottle returned to us. We are apparently the only distillery in Colorado to offer it.
Finally, we strive to use organic or Non-GMO raw materials, when possible, which, of course, depends on availability from our suppliers and will be indicated on our bottles.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN Water
The Rockies are a mountain range formed through the subduction of tectonic plates millions of years ago. It is more than 3,000 miles long and is located at the western part of the North American continent. The Rocky Mountains are shared by Canada and the United States, stretching from British Columbia to New Mexico.
The Rocky Mountains play a significant role in Colorado's craft beer industry. It supplies clean and clear spring and runoff water that Fort Collins brewers swear by. It is this water from the Rocky Mountains that brewers often credit for their beers' award-winning taste.
Noco Distillery is using the same high-quality Rockies water in its craft spirit distillation. And we're sure this very same Rocky Mountains water that gives so much character to Coloradoan brews gives our premium craft spirits an edge in taste and flavor.
PRODUCT RANGE
NOCO Distillery's in-house experts strive for perfection, for they must produce only craft spirits that deserve their name. And we are glad to say that all our whiskeys, gins, rums, vodka, and Brandy (Eau-de-Vie) are deserving of such honor.
NOCO Distillery is using the same high-quality Rockies water in its craft spirit distillation. And we're sure this very same Rocky Mountains water that gives so much character to Coloradoan brews gives our premium craft spirits an edge in taste and flavor.
Whiskeys - 44% ABV - 69% ABV
We triple-distill our whiskeys in small batches. The Whiskies age in new or used 5, 10, 15, 30, 53, and 100-gallon American oak barrels. We produce traditional American whiskey, single malt whiskey, blended whiskey, Bourbon whiskey, rye whiskey, NOCO whiskey, and a new make (moonshine) called Trailershine®.
Infused Vodkas - Vodka infused with Botanicals - 40% ABV
We produce an Elderberry, Ginger, Lemon, Mango, Orange, Pineapple, Star of Anise, and Vanilla. We also produce a Black Truffle infused Vodka as well as a White Truffle (Alba) infused Vodka. We are the first-ever distillery in the world to produce a white truffle infused vodka.
Aquavit - 44% ABV
We produce an Aquavit, from 100% Organic Wheat neutral grain spirit and aged for up to a year in small five-gal ex-single malt barrels.
Gins - 40% ABV - 50% ABV
Our Gins are made differently from the traditional way. We distill each ingredient separately or by ingredient species (flowers, roots, berries, citrus, barks, etc…). Then we blend them. This way, we consistently get the perfect Gin every time. We say our Gins with an "s" because we offer three different styles of Gin. London Dry Gin, NOCO Saffron Gin & Rose Gin.
Vodkas (Organic Wheat - Gluten Free) - 40% ABV - 55% ABV
We produce numerous vodkas. A Premium & Super Premium Vodka. Our "house" vodka is distilled at least five times and filtered through custom filtration tubes. To ensure its purity, we distill our Super Premium Vodka a minimum of 7 times, passed through an equivalent of 1 mile or 1.6km during this repeat filtration process, and bottled at 55% ABV (110 Proof).
Peppermint Schnapps Liqueur - Unfiltered - 50% ABV
We produce Peppermint Schnaps with Organic Neutral Grain (Wheat) Spirit and Organic Cane Sugar.
Blue Agave Spirits - Tokilya® - Organic - 40% ABV
We will produce a100%Blue Agave Spirit. A Blanco (clear) as well as a Barreled “Reposado” and “Añejo” style versions. We also produce a 50% Blue Agave & 50% Cane Spirit. A Blanco (clear) and a Barreled “Reposado” and “Añejo” style as well.
Rums (Organic Cane, Black Pearl Select, Caribbean Fancy, Black Pearl Dark molasses) - 40% - 71% ABV
We make our rums from a variety of sugar cane and molasses. We make a Black Pearl Select Clear Rum. We age our brown/aged rums in the very same 5-10 gallon oak casks previously used to age our whiskeys. We ferment and distill four different types of molasses.
Brandies - Eau-de-Vie - 45% ABV
We offer apple, grape eau-de-vie as well as barrel-aged brandies. Thanks to our smaller stills we can easily produce micro-batches.
Orange Liqueurs - Unfiltered - 40% ABV
We produce a "clear" & barrel-aged Orange Liqueur as well.
Falernum - 20% ABV
We make a Falernum (Rum-based Liqueur) from our Clear Rum distillate.
Absinthe - 50% ABV
We will be producing once a year a "Bleue," the original style absinthe from a 4th generation family recipe.
WHY Fort Collins?
Fort Collins is situated on the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, and the "Wild and Scenic River" of Cache la Poudre (with a reputation for great whitewater rafting) runs through it. It is home to Colorado State University, it is the seat of Larimer County and, in terms of population, it is Larimer County's largest municipality.
Fort Collins is perhaps best known for being the "Craft Beer Capital of Colorado." Twenty plus breweries call it home. Additionally, approximately 70% of all beers produced in Colorado come from Fort Collins.
And soon - through the many local craft micro distilleries such as ours - we hope to put Fort Collins on the map of one of the America's great craft spirit capital as well.
Speakeasy & Tasting Room
NOCO Distillery's Speakeasy & Tasting Room in Fort Collins, CO. Come enjoy a unique speakeasy style experience with amazing cocktails.
MAKE A RESERVATION
Reservations are highly suggested.
Our Speakeasy & tasting room has a unique vibe and is located in the industrial area of Fort Collins off of S. Link Lane. We are normally open Wed from 5pm to 8pm and Fri-Sat from 4pm to 8pm.
Groups are welcome. Please contact us if you plan to come as a group so that we can prepare in advance so that you don’t overlap with other groups. You can make reservations as well.
NOCO Distillery offers a wide range of crystal glassware so our customers can select the type of glass they wish to drink from. As always our spirits are to be indulged responsibly.
Did you know that If you come and/or leave our tasting room via Uber/Lyft, NOCO Distillery will discount your tab by 15%*. Just show us your pickup confirmation. Just another way to thank you for your patronage and how NOCO Distillery is leading the way to being more Socially Responsible.
Check out our reviews: NOCO Distillery Reviews
We are looking forward to your visit.
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exclusive barrel pick program
At NOCO Distillery, we offer a truly unique and personalized experience through our Special Barrel Pick Program. Whether you are a whiskey enthusiast, a whiskey club, a restaurant, or a bar, we have the perfect barrel size to meet your needs. Choose from 5, 10, 15, 30, or 53-gallon barrels to fit your preferences and space requirements.
The best part? There’s no added cost for participating in our barrel pick program beyond the liquid in the barrel itself. You pay only for the whiskey you select, making this a great opportunity to get the exact flavor profile and character you’re looking for.
For those looking to take their experience to the next level, we offer an optional blending session for an additional $500. This exclusive opportunity allows you to work closely with our distillers to blend your own whiskey or spirit, customizing the flavor to your exact preferences before bottling.
This program is ideal for whiskey connoisseurs and provides an unforgettable experience for anyone eager to dive deeper into the world of whiskey and blending.
Start your journey here by filling out the form below and craft a whiskey that is uniquely yours!
Testimonial from Anton R.
“The barrel pick & blending experience at NOCO Distillery was nothing short of amazing! It was one of the most fun and educational whiskey experiences I’ve ever had. Sitting down with their award-winning master distiller was priceless. His vast knowledge, spanning over 30 years, made the entire process both insightful and unforgettable. If you’re passionate about whiskey, this is a must-do!”
Larry Olmsted, WHISKY ADVOCATE