Explore High-Mountain Rum in Crested Butte
Guided distillery tours and tastings at Montanya Distillers showcasing craft rum, equipment, and house expressions.
Distillery Tours & Tastings
Two guided experiences that reveal rum production and include curated tastings.
About Montanya Distillers
Montanya Distillers is a rum-focused craft distillery located in Crested Butte, Colorado, offering guided distillery tours and curated tastings that highlight high mountain rum. Visitors see core production elements on site, including fermentation vessels and a custom copper pot still, while learning about the stages of rum production in an accessible, educational setting.
Tours available at the distillery present different depths of engagement. The Montanya Distillery Tour & Tasting is a 30-minute experience that introduces fermentation, distillation, and tasting techniques, and includes sampling four house rums. The Connoisseur Tour & Tasting is a 40-minute, small-group tour led by the distiller, featuring four unique rums, including an exclusive seven-year aged expression, and a deeper discussion of production choices and aging. Both tours are designed for direct interaction and questions.
Montanya Distillers emphasizes craft, transparency, and education. Tour guests learn tasting notes, aging effects, and production decisions while viewing equipment and processes up close. The small-group formats support personal conversation and guided exploration, suitable for both rum enthusiasts and those new to rum tasting.
Situated in Crested Butte, the distillery connects local mountain character with traditional rum-making techniques. Montanya Distillers offers focused, fact-based experiences that explain how rum is made, why ingredients and equipment matter, and what distinguishes high mountain rum from other expressions.
Book a Distillery Tour in Crested Butte
Reserve a Montanya Distillers tour to taste house rums, see the pot still, and learn from guided tastings — ideal for enthusiasts and curious visitors.