LYONS TASTING ROOM
HOURS
Come to where it all started—the original Spirit Hound Tasting Room in Lyons, Colorado. Stop in for a craft cocktail, check out some pack merch, purchase an award-winning bottle and join us for unique events happening each and every week.
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday - Wednesday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday - Saturday
LOCATION
4196 Ute Highway
Lyons, CO 80540
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1894
Lyons, Colorado 80540 USA
HOST YOUR SPECIAL EVENTS WITH US
Immerse yourself in the authentic charm of Colorado craft spirits as you host your private event in our distinctive tasting rooms or ambient outdoor spaces. Perfect for wedding related events, cocktail hours, birthdays, meetings and more!
UPCOMING LYONS TASTING ROOM EVENTS
FOOD TRUCKS ON SITE IN September
FRI, 9/13 Stick around skewers, 3-8pm
FRI, 9/20 Stick around skewers, 3-8pm
Sat, 9/21 taste of Poland, 1-9pm
SAT, 9/28 Passport Food Truck (world tapas), 3-8pm
🍑PEACH VODKA🍑
recent release
PALISADE PEACH VOdka release
We infuse fresh Palisade Peach juice with our award-winning Vodka. The result is a succulently sweet, yet crisp peach-flavored vodka with notes of peach and apricot. Hand labeled and hand bottled.
Available in our Lyons and Denver Tasting Rooms and distribution through our Colorado retail partners.
barrel #16 bourbon release
thu, sep 12th
barrel #16, grain-to-glass bourbon
Colorado Bourbon from barrel #16.
Aged 6 years in New American Oak Barrel.
This Bourbon is unique with notes of stonefruit (warm cherry notes) and a nice warm lingering finish with just the right amount of spice on the back end.
Available at Lyons and Denver Tasting Rooms only.
Distillery Tour
w/Head Distiller
Sundays
sep 15, 22, 29,
2pm
Tour w/ Head distiller, Craig Engelhorn
Formerly the head brewer at Oskar Blues, now current Head Distiller at Spirt Hound, Lyons local Craig Engelhorn, walks you through the distilling process and history of our award-winning spirits with humor and science. Take home a complimentary tasting glass and enjoy the magical spirits within!
Every Sunday, 2pm.
$60.
comedy night
fri, sep 20th,
7-8:30pm
comedy night
free
Close out your week with laughter!
Line up includes local comedians and a headliner. Cocktailin' & laughin'...
nothin' better.
FREE comedy.
LIVE MUSIC
sun, Sep 22,
3-6pm
sweet Sunday swing w/
jessie burns,
irish music
Jessie is a Colorado-based fiddle player who has spent almost six years touring with Gaelic Storm. Jessie Burns hails from England and raised in a vibrant, music-infused household with strong Irish roots, embodies a lifelong passion for music.
FREE live music.
LIVE MUSIC
fri, sep 27th,
6-8pm
live music w/
webster's wheel Duo
Webster's Wheel is an acoustic American duo dedicated to creating and sharing original music, with a passion for songwriting and performing.
FREE live music.
barrel fire whisky legacy edition 2.0 release
Sat, Sept 28th
barrel fire whisky legacy edition 2.0 release
Locally crafted with love and honor by Spirit Hound and Dry Land Distillers for our late friend and community member Andy Clark.
We’ll be sharing the special, limited release of Barrel Fire Whisky Legacy Edition 2.0 at the Wheat Stock Grain & Music Festival, 9/28, inspired by Andy Clark, who co-founded the Colorado Grain Chain.
Available at Lyons and Denver Tasting Rooms only.
Tickets to the Festival includes a free shot of this release.
tasting Tuesdays
Sep 10 & 24
tasting tuesdays
Discount flights
Every SECOND and LAST Tuesday of the month we will celebrate our palettes. Enjoy discounted Whisky & Spirit Flights for $13 and $9, PLUS Rocky Mountain Pizzas are only $10.
Our Whisky Flight features four distinct whiskies, showcasing the unique flavors and craftsmanship of Spirit Hound Distillers. From smooth Straight Malt to bold Barrel-Aged expressions, it's a delightful journey for your taste buds.
Don't miss out—bring your friends and savor the experience the 2nd and last Tuesday of September.
trucker hat DIY
sat, sep 14th,
2-4pm
Hawley trucker hat pop up diy
Join us for a day of trucker hat madness, where you can browse through a wide selection of stylish and trendy hats and patches to create your next favorite custom trucker hat! Whether you're a hat enthusiast or just looking to spruce up your wardrobe, this event is for you!
**NOTE** The only cost to the event is the hat and patch selection. Hawley will provide all of their pricing day of.
live music
sun, Sep 15, 29,
3-6pm
sweet Sunday
swing band
Sweet Sunday Swing Band w/Rob Pate & Friends. Rob's repertoire boasts a mix of vintage deep cuts of delta blues, swing, Brazilian, and jazz music.
FREE live music.
Juniper Berry Celebration
sat, sep 21st,
4-9pm
juniper berry celebration
Join our celebration of all things Juniper Berry. This all-important ingredient in our award-winning gin is a local favorite. Spirit Hound friends and fans regularly bring Juniper Berries picked right here in the St. Vrain Valley to the distillery to be used in our distilling process.
During the celebration:
* Enjoy free live music and
* Fans who bring in a bag of juniper berries will receive:
-a delicious FREE cocktail
-a FREE special fanny pack.
LIVE MUSIC
tue, sep 24th,
5:30-7:30pm
live music w/
John Combs Duo
Join us for live music from John Combs Duo and cocktails from Spirit Hound expert mixologists. A perfect duo.
FREE live music.
spice & spirits
thu, sep 26th,
5:30-7:30pm
craft your own pumpkin bitters
It's that time of year again, can you smell it?
Pumpkin Spice returns!
This event will guide you through the process of making your very own bitters with a festive fall twist. Get ready to spice up your cocktails and impress your friends with your homemade creation. Learn a new skill and enjoy the flavors of the season: Pumpkins Spice!
$60
Each ticket includes everything you need to create your own bitters and a complimentary Pumpkin Spice Martini.
women's spirits education
Thu, oct 3rd,
6:30-7:30pm
whisky wenches meeting
Save the date for October Meeting, 10/3.
Who we are…
The Whisky Wenches Spirits Society is a Spirit Hound organization devoted to women's spirits education. It is a space to meet like-minded enthusiasts, with a goal to create a community of females with a shared passion for any and all distilled spirits - but particularly whisky. Anyone who wishes to be a Wench, feel free to join the Facebook group (link below).
LIVE MUSIC
tue, sep 10th,
5-8pm
live music w/
Scott dale
Scott Dale is a singer-songwriter living in Boulder, CO, and has been part of the local music scene since the late '70s. Scott's Oklahoma roots are evident in his skillful songwriting and guitar playing but his new album tips the genre scale a bit more toward rock than country.
FREE live music.
LIVE MUSIC
sat, sep 14th,
6-9pm
live music w/
Oh Like Wow: Reggae jazz band
Their mission to supply you with positive, uplifting songs to inspire you to live your dreams & create Heaven on Earth. This northern Colorado band describes their genre as "reggae jazz, and we sing songs about peace, love & butterflies."
FREE live music.
science + spirits
thu, sep 19th,
6-7pm
science + spirits:
Art + science of fly fishing
Science + Spirits is a monthly event typically held on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Each month has a scientific theme that we create custom cocktails around and bring in expert speakers.
This month is the art and science of fly fishing with Karin Miller of Zen Tenkara Fly Fishing.
LIVE MUSIC
sat, sep 21st,
6-9pm
live music w/
chuck sitero & friends (of high lonesome)
Chuck Sitero & Friends (of High Lonesome): Americana, Folk, Country, and Acoustic Classic Rock Covers with some soothing original songs. From a local band based in Boulder County.
Great music, good vibes, great company, and of course, fantastic craft cocktails!
FREE live music.
trivia night
wed, Sep 25th
6:30-8:30pm
trivia w/Dennis & Anna
Monthly Trivia Night, last Wednesday of the month. Dennis & Anna (aka the "Reindeers," our reigning anniversary party costume contest champions!) host Trivia the last Wednesday of the month! Surprise themes and a $50 Spirit Hound gift card go to the winning team. They like to sprinkle in a little bit of Spirit Hound Trivia, so be sure to keep an eye our socials!
FREE.
Wheatstock Grain
& music festival
Sat, Sept 28th,
4-9pm
wheatstock grain & music fest
The Colorado Grain Chain invites you to celebrate grains & community at our 2nd Annual Wheatstock Grain & Music Festival at Spirit Hound. This year, we’ll be sharing the special, limited release of Barrel Fire Whisky Legacy Edition 2.0.
Wheatstock Tickets Include:
* LIVE Music featuring Trace Bundy, Lucy Moore and Friends + don't forget to play & stay if you're feeling up for it (7-8pm)!
* Pizza bites by Moxie Bread Co. + 1 drink ticket by Spirit Hound
* Shot of limited release blended whisky, Barrel Fire Legacy Edition 2.0, locally crafted with love for Andy by Spirit Hound & Dry Land Distillers
* Chance to win & purchase full bottle of Barrel Fire Legacy Edition 2.0 whiskey.
cocktail class
First thursday of each month, 10/3, 5:30pm
Thursday cocktail class
Thu, oct 3
Learn the art of creating cocktails and about the spirits that make them shine. Led by talented bartenders who will demonstrate and then let you dive in to create your own craft cocktails. All using our award-winning spirits.
$40.
DISTILLERY OF THE YEAR
8 Years Running from Best of Boulder
Colorado liqueur distillery of the year
2023 New York International Spirits Competition