Denver Whiskey and History Tour: 3 Hours, 3 Distilleries
Walk three Denver whiskey stops and learn how high altitude changes the spirit
A 3-hour guided walking tour of Denver's whiskey landmarks, starting at Nallen's Irish Pub and ending at Mile High Spirits distillery, with tastings at each stop and local history woven through. The tour requires a minimum age of 21 and a valid ID; it operates with a small group and covers roughly 1.5 miles on foot. Gratuities are separate.
3h
Step-by-step itinerary
Whiskey tasting and history tour
- Visit Nallen's Irish Pub
- Sample whiskies at Seven Grand
- Tour Mile High Spirits distillery
The Experience
Three hours covers three stops, and the route moves through Denver's whiskey story on foot. You start at Nallen's Irish Pub—Denver's oldest and only true Irish pub—where you taste Irish whiskies and hear how the city itself was founded over a barrel of whiskey. The guide walks you through the neighborhood to Seven Grand, a bourbon bar stocked with over 750 types of whiskey, bourbon and scotch; you sample a curated selection there. The final stop is Mile High Spirits, a local distillery where you go behind the scenes, watch the operation, and taste their products. All tastings are included in the ticket price.
What sets Denver distilling apart is the altitude. At a mile high, the air is thinner and the temperature swings wider, which changes how spirits age and taste. The guide explains this difference and how local distillers work with it instead of against it. You walk about 1.5 miles total across the three stops, so comfortable shoes matter more than pace.
The tour runs with a small group and a savvy local guide who handles the history and the tasting notes. You'll need a valid ID—Colorado does not accept vertical IDs—and you must be at least 21. If fewer than four guests sign up, the tour is cancelled and you get a full refund. Two ticket options exist: all-inclusive (tastings at every stop) or no-alcohol, which still includes the distillery tour and the guide but skips the samples.
What’s included
- All whiskey tastings and samples at each stop (on the all-inclusive option).
- behind-the-scenes distillery tour at Mile High Spirits.
- savvy local guide.
- small group walking tour.
- all fees and taxes.
Operated by Denver Local Tours
Is this one for you?Book the all-inclusive option if you want to taste across three different whiskey styles and learn how altitude shapes the spirit; choose the no-alcohol option if you want the history, the distillery access and the guide without the samples.
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Top questions
What's the difference between the all-inclusive and no-alcohol options on this Denver whiskey tour?
The all-inclusive option includes tastings at Nallen's Irish Pub, Seven Grand and Mile High Spirits distillery. The no-alcohol option includes the same three stops, the behind-the-scenes distillery tour, and the guide, but you skip the whiskey samples at each location.
How much walking is involved in the 3-hour Denver whiskey tour?
The tour covers approximately 1.5 miles on foot across the three stops. The pace is steady but not strenuous, and the walk is broken up by time spent tasting and learning at each location.
What ID do I need to bring to the Denver whiskey tour?
You must bring a valid ID and be at least 21 years old. Colorado does not accept vertical IDs, so bring a standard ID card or passport.
What makes Mile High Spirits different from the other two stops?
Mile High Spirits is a working distillery, so you get a behind-the-scenes tour of their operation and learn how they distill spirits at Denver's high altitude. The other two stops are a pub and a bar where you taste existing products.
What happens if the tour doesn't have enough people to run?
The tour requires a minimum of four guests to operate. If there aren't enough bookings, the tour is cancelled and you receive a full refund.
Are snacks or food included on the whiskey tour?
Snacks are not included, but there are many places to grab food along the route if you want to eat before or between stops.
Denver Whiskey and History Tour: 3 Hours, 3 Distilleries
3h · EN
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