Wood's High Mountain Distillery Llc

What Wood's High Mountain Distillery Llc does

Wood's High Mountain Distillery LLC is a privately held craft distillery founded in 2012 by brothers PT and Lee Wood in Salida, Colorado, operating from a 100-year-old building at 144 W 1st St. The company produces a portfolio of malt whiskeys (Tenderfoot, Alpine Rye, Dawn Patrol Single Malt, Sawatch), gins (Treeline, Treeline Barrel Rested, Mountain Hopped), San Luis Valley Potato Vodka, and Fleur de Sureau Elderflower Liqueur, all distilled from grains and potatoes sourced from Colorado's San Luis Valley and aged at 7,089 ft elevation using a combination of an antique 1880s German pot still 'Ashley' and modern stills 'Ernie' and 'Bert'.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market model centered on direct-to-consumer sales through the Salida tasting room (cocktails $11-$16, flight tastings, and bottle purchases), supplemented by online ordering for pickup and limited delivery via UberEats. Wholesale distribution reaches Colorado liquor stores, restaurants, and bars (including Whole Foods Market and accounts such as Mile High Station and Table Public House). Revenue is augmented by limited specialty releases (Distiller's Reserve series, Tread Lightly collaboration with Dry Land Distillers) priced at $74.99-$150 per bottle. The company is bootstrapped, founder-owned, ACSA Certified Craft, and operates with 1-10 employees and no disclosed institutional capital.

Name

Wood's High Mountain Distillery Llc

Legal name

Wood's High Mountain Distillery, LLC

Website

https://woodsdistillery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Wood's High Mountain Distillery is a craft distillery in Salida, Colorado producing malt whiskey, gin, vodka, and liqueur from San Luis Valley grains and potatoes aged at 7,000+ ft elevation, distributed through its tasting room, Colorado retail and hospitality partners, and limited specialty releases.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Spirits Distillery

NAICS

Distilleries (312140), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320)

SIC

Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Distilled Spirits Production & Distilling (AFAFAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC), Spirits/Cocktail Bars Operated by Producers (THAFALAJ)

Keywords

• Craft whiskey production
• Craft gin distillery
• Potato vodka spirits
• High altitude aging
• Craft spirits retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Salida

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tasting Room Sales: On-site sales of cocktails, flights, and bottle purchases at the Salida tasting room.
2. Retail Distribution: Sale of bottled spirits through liquor stores, restaurants, and bars throughout Colorado.
3. Online Bottle Sales: Direct online sales for pickup at distillery or delivery through third-party platforms like UberEats.
4. Collaboration/Special Releases: Limited-edition releases and collaborations with other distilleries (e.g., Tread Lightly with Dry Land Distillers, Colorado Distillers Collaboration).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Wood's High Mountain Distillery is a craft distillery that produces award-winning whiskeys, gins, vodka, and liqueur from Colorado-grown grains and potatoes sourced from the San Luis Valley. The distillery operates at 7,089 feet elevation using high-altitude vapor distillation and aging, with an antique 1880s German pot still and modern stills. Products are sold through the on-site Salida tasting room, online ordering, and retail distribution across Colorado.

Product overview

Wood's High Mountain Distillery is a craft distillery producing a portfolio of award-winning spirits including whiskey (Tenderfoot American Malt Whiskey, Alpine Rye Whiskey, Dawn Patrol Colorado Single Malt Whiskey, Sawatch American Malt Whiskey), gin (Treeline Gin, Treeline Barrel Rested Gin, Mountain Hopped Gin), San Luis Valley Potato Vodka, and Fleur de Sureau Elderflower Liqueur. The company also offers specialty releases including Distiller's Reserve single barrel expressions and the Tread Lightly collaboration whiskey with Dry Land Distillers. Products are made from Colorado-grown grains and potatoes sourced from San Luis Valley, distilled using a combination of an antique 1880s German pot still 'Ashley' and modern stills 'Ernie' and 'Bert', and aged at 7000+ foot elevation. The distillery operates a tasting room in Historic Downtown Salida, Colorado.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tenderfoot American Malt Whiskey Flagship malt whiskey made from 77% malt barley (including chocolate malt and cherrywood smoked malt), 13% malt rye, and 10% malt wheat. Aged minimum two years in #1 and #3 Char New American oak barrels at 7,089 feet elevation. Bottled at 45% ABV (90 proof). For craft spirits enthusiasts.
• Alpine Rye Whiskey Rye whiskey with mash bill of 73% malt-rye and 27% specialty barley malts. Aged minimum three years in new #1 and #3-char American oak barrels. Flavor profile includes smoky rye spice, dark chocolate, orange peel, cinnamon toast, caramel, and coffee. Bottled at 49% ABV. For rye whiskey enthusiasts.
• Dawn Patrol Colorado Single Malt Whiskey Single malt whiskey made with 55% two-row malted barley and 45% cherrywood smoked malted barley. Aged five years in #3-charred New American Oak. Named for hardcore skiers and WWI Flying Aces. Limited to approximately 250 bottles per single barrel release. Bottled at 49% ABV. Meets TTB American Single Malt Whiskey standard of identity. For single malt whiskey collectors.
• Sawatch American Malt Whiskey American Malt whiskey named for the Sawatch Mountain range. Mash bill of 77% malt barley (two-row malt, cherrywood smoked malt, chocolate malt), 13% malted rye, 10% malted wheat. Aged 4-5 years in 53-gallon new American oak barrels. Bottled at 49-51% ABV (98-101 proof). For malt whiskey enthusiasts.
• Treeline Gin Flagship dry gin created with proprietary blend of nine botanicals and spices including juniper berries, star anise, lemon peel, angelica root, cassia bark, grains of paradise, cubeb berries, coriander, and cardamom. Features clear juniper nose with peppery spices and licorice. Distilled from grain. For gin enthusiasts.
• Treeline Barrel Rested Gin Treeline Gin aged in new American White Oak barrels, transforming with added vanilla, oak and caramel notes. Crisp, bright with juniper and hints of citrus, licorice and pepper notes. Bottled at 45% ABV. For barrel-rested gin enthusiasts.
• Mountain Hopped Gin Western-style gin featuring juniper, Colorado-grown organic Cascade Hops, Elderflower, and other exotic spices. Medium juniper forward with floral and citrus notes from hops with no bitterness. Bottled at 45.75% ABV. For craft gin enthusiasts seeking unique botanical profiles.
• San Luis Valley Potato Vodka Vodka made from Colorado potatoes sourced from San Luis Valley, 50 miles south of distillery. Triple-distilled and blended with water from Colorado fourteener snowmelt. Bottled at 40% ABV. Available in 750ml and 200ml glass bottles or 750ml aluminum Backcountry Bottles. Winner of 2021 American Craft Spirits Association Best Vodka. For vodka consumers seeking locally-sourced craft spirits.
• Fleur de Sureau Elderflower Liqueur Distilled with dried elderflower, lemon peel and finished with local honey. Features strong floral and earth notes with hints of raspberry. Lightly sweetened liqueur designed for cocktails and Hugo Spritz. Available in 750ml bottles. For craft cocktail enthusiasts.
• Tread Lightly Blended Whiskey Limited-edition blended whiskey collaboration with Dry Land Distillers combining Wood's Tenderfoot Malt Whiskey with Dry Land's Heirloom Grain Whiskey. Features original label artwork by Colorado artist John Cross. ABV 50% (100 Proof), retail price $89. For collectors and collaboration whiskey enthusiasts.
• Distiller's Reserve Alpine Rye Whiskey Special program release of exceptional barrels. This release is a blend of two barrels (6 and 7 years old) of Alpine Rye mashbill, distilled on antique German pot still Ashley. Only 375 bottles produced. Tasting notes include smoky rye spice, cinnamon, caramel, orange peel, coffee, and chocolate. Price $100. For premium whiskey collectors.
• Tasting Room Experience Downtown Salida tasting room operating daily since November 2012. Features cocktail program by Taylor 'Gingi' Howell with house-made bitters and mixers. Offers tasting flights ($16 for Pick 4 Spirit Flight), cocktails ($11-$16), bottle sales, and distillery-only releases. Named by Travel Channel as one of 'America's best bars found in unexpected places.' For tourists, locals, and craft spirits enthusiasts.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Dry Land DistillerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2025Collaboration to release 'Tread Lightly Blended Whiskey' - an iconic Colorado whiskey blending Wood's Tenderfoot Malt Whiskey with Dry Land's Heirloom Grain Whiskey. Features original label artwork by Colorado artist John Cross. Released February 14, 2025 at Wood's Salida location and February 15 at Dry Land's Longmont location.
• Colorado Distillers Collaboration (7 Colorado Distilleries)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2023Seven premier Colorado distilleries collaborated to release the Colorado Distillers Collaboration Straight Wheat Whiskey. Includes Wood's, 291 Colorado Whiskey, Bear Creek Distillery, Laws Whiskey House, Old Elk Distilleries, State 38 Distilling, and Woody Creek Distillers. Used Centennial Wheat from Colorado Malting Company, aged over 4 years, with 100% of proceeds going to Colorado nonprofits.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• State 38 Distilling: Colorado craft distillery and fellow Colorado Distillers Collaboration member; comparable in scale and regional distribution footprint.
• Woody Creek Distillers: Colorado craft distillery producing vodka, gin, whiskey, and liqueurs from locally sourced ingredients; a fellow Colorado Distillers Collaboration member with comparable product portfolio.
• Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey: Pioneering Colorado craft whiskey producer founded in Denver; shares the mountain-state craft whiskey heritage with Wood's and competes in the same on-premise and retail channels.
• Old Elk Distilleries: Colorado-based craft whiskey brand participating in the Colorado Distillers Collaboration; competes in the premium American whiskey segment with similar tasting room and distribution footprint.
• Bear Creek Distillery: Colorado craft distillery participating in the Colorado Distillers Collaboration; comparable craft spirits portfolio focused on Colorado grain sourcing.
• Leopold Bros. Colorado craft distillery producing gin, whiskey, vodka, and liqueurs with a comparable craft, terroir-driven approach; overlaps with Wood's gin and vodka offerings.
• Dry Land Distillers: Colorado craft distillery based in Longmont producing whiskeys and spirits; direct collaboration partner with Wood's on the Tread Lightly Blended Whiskey release, making it the closest comparable in scale and category.
• Breckenridge Distillery: High-altitude Colorado craft distillery in Breckenridge producing bourbon, whiskey, gin, and vodka; shares the mountain terroir positioning and overlapping product categories with Wood's.
• 291 Colorado Whiskey: Colorado craft whiskey distillery and fellow member of the Colorado Distillers Collaboration; comparable in scale with a focus on Colorado-sourced grains and aged whiskey.
• Laws Whiskey House: Colorado grain-to-glass whiskey producer in Denver that participates in the same Colorado Distillers Collaboration; competes directly for craft whiskey on-premise accounts in Colorado.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/woodsdistillery
• Instagraminstagram.com/woodsdistillery

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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