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Category: Table Talk
Posted: October 22, 2012 10:10 AM
Tags: The Source, RiNo, Peak Spirits, Lance Hanson, Jack Rabbit Farm, Crooked Stave, CapRock, Boxcar Coffee Roasters, Anna Hanson, 20 days of giveaways
Breaking: Caprock Opening a Denver Showroom
There are many reasons to get excited about the Source, the Ferry Building-esque project slated to open in RiNo in May: Crooked Stave has signed on, as has the stellar Boxcar Coffee Roasters, and now there's big news that Caprock will open both a bar and a showroom.
Floral and clean, Caprock is the best gin I've ever tasted. For those who haven't heard of or haven't sipped this top-notch, organic spirit (Hotchkiss distillers Lance and Anna Hanson, pictured, left, also make lovely organic vodka and brandies), that's likely because the small-batch swill is in short supply. When I find a bottle of the gin, I buy it. When that bottle goes dry and I can't locate another, I go without. (I'm not the only one championing the Hansons, who distill under the Peak Spirits label: Earlier this year, Lance nabbed a James Beard Foundation semifinalist for Outstanding Wine and Spirits Professional, the gin and vodka earned Good Food Awards, and the gin won a Washington.)
The genesis for having a Denver presence began several years ago. "We're out in the middle of nowhere," Lance says, referencing his 72-acre Jack Rabbit Hill Farm, where the distillery (pictured, right) is located. "But we'll get people who are on a mission and they'll find us. Over four to five years, we would get repeat visitors from the Denver-Boulder area. We realized that what we're doing up here—the farm, the story, the products—is resonating with people."
And that narrative is what the Hansons intend to bring to the Source. "We want to give people the opportunity to share and to experience a piece of what we do on the [biodynamic] farm," Lance says. "We want people to understand why we do it, and why we think it's important." So, while the showroom will be giant step up from the Hotchkiss "tasting room" (aka the couple's porch in the summer and their kitchen in the winter), it won't be all flash and polish: It'll remain true to the niche company's tightly focused message.
Of course, presence at the Source will force changes in supply. "Our mission and intent is to grow," Lance says. "But we're not interested in carpet bombing the market. We don't want to compromise the way we do things here. The scaling up that we do will be incremental."
Stay Tuned: Follow the Source and Peak Spirits on Facebook and keep up on all of the developments.
—Images via Stephen Smith
THIS STORY WAS PART OF 5280's 20 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS!
SOL
LOVE SOL! Don't have the purple daisy, yet!
SOL
After eight years of marriage, my under pinnings could use some new excitment!
Gin and Juice
Nice idea
Looks Good.
Thrilling news for gin lovers in Denver!
Although I think it would be super fun to visit the farm itself, this will offer a little more local accessability for those who prefer to imbibe a wee bit closer to home! Yay!
(And that little bra number is pretty darn cute to boot!)
Exciting news!
It will be nice to see CapRock's presence in the city. Something to look forward to during my birthday month. :)
awesome!
This is a gift for everyone involved!
Make my boyfriend happy!
Yes, I want to win this set....mostly b/c I love lingerie!
The distillery sounds great and a bottle would make a fantastic Christmas gift!
Sol!
Sol!
Gin
Cheers
Would love to have a pick me up!
Purple
love them both
SOL
Purple is my favorite color...
Very excited for the source
I think the biodynamic farm trend is very important--food is getting better!
SICK!
5280 is the Royal Media Family in D-Town.
GIN!!!
I could go for the best gin you've ever tasted!! Good luck to CapRock!
How exciting!
Can't wait to try with my husband!
5 o'clock
It's almost 5 o'clock, could use one of these.
MY HUSBAND'S DREAM!
Gin and lingerie! He would love both! :)
I love SOL and this sounds
Match combo
I'll drink to that
Especially if my wife is wearing that!
Exciting
Thanks for this - how exciting for Denver!
Support
I love to support new, local businesses and the more distilleries here the better! Now, where is RiNo? Love to explore!
All I need is some tonic water and pants
... the bra, undies and gin is taken care of.
Mom and Pop small batch is the way to go!
Would love to try some!
CapRock
SOL
I love SOL! Terrific customer service and friendly staff. Such a fun group!
Caprock
A new place to drink and lingerie?!? Nothing better!
sounds cool
can't wait to check it out
A delicious drink
I was lucky enough to have someone bring by some CapRock this weekend and we made tasty cocktails using a smoked tea, orange simple syrup and lime. The complex, floral notes in the gin were a great pairing. Great pairing too for joining the Source!
SOL
gin and new panties.... what a combo!
SOL
I would LOVE to win this!
SOL
Inspiring
Small stories like this are inspiring that there is an idea out there for me to explore.
SoL
I LOVE SoL, and their selection and service, even for a big girl like me, are outstanding. I can't say enough nice things about them!
Gin!
It is good to hear they are using a biodynamic approach to their distillery!
SOL
I love SOL!!
sounds lovely!
YES!
I am very busty, but very petite and it is difficult to find lingerie that fits well. Please choose me as my breasts need more support!
That's great!
That's great!
Today's prize would look awkward on me
...but better on my wife!
Sol(o) para mi
I can ALWAYS use a little support from Sol!
CAPROCK
GIN.......can't wait.
Awesomeness
Gin is not my thing but this source thing sounds cool.
Will now "consider the Source"!
Sounds like a great weekend outing destination!
prizes
I'm ready to win this before the contests are over!
sounds cool!
great idea