About this episode

The episode discusses Elkins Rocky Mountain Whiskey and its unique characteristics tied to its local origins.

Tonight on DadDimes on the Rocks , we kept it local — and I mean Rocky Mountain local — pouring a glass of Elkins Rocky Mountain Whiskey out of Estes Park, Colorado. This is one of those bottles that feels right at home on the table when you’re talking craft distilling and regional character. Elkins distills and bottles their whiskey in the mountains themselves, with expressions often bottled around the 100-proof mark and built from grain mash distilled below 95% ABV to retain whiskey character. Their operation leans into creative maturation methods — even using smaller barrels or alternative wood contact due to local restrictions — shaping a flavor profile that’s very much its own thing. Pour it in the glass and you get that clear Rocky Mountain introduction: sweet corn and vanilla on the nose, backed by oak and caramel tones that hint at brown sugar and molasses depth. Taking a sip, it leans approachable — smooth, grain-forward sweetness with molasses, oak, and a little wood spice showing up mid-palate. Let it hang around and the finish shifts — toasted oak, cocoa, maybe even a touch of tobacco or caramelized sugar lingering longer than you expect from a young craft pour. What…

People in this episode

Host: Dad Dimes

Topics covered

• craft distilling
• whiskey tasting
• regional spirits
• local distilleries
• flavor profiles

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Elkins Rocky Mountain Whiskey

Places: Estes Park, Colorado, Rocky Mountain, Colorado

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