The Whiskey Trip - Season 4, Episode 24 - Cody Stys - The Vaults at The Stanley Hotel

The Whiskey Trip - Season 4, Episode 24 - Cody Stys - The Vaults at The Stanley Hotel

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June 16, 2026 · 1h 24m · Season 4 · Episode 24

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Big Chief interviews Cody Stys about the whiskey offerings at The Vaults beneath the Stanley Hotel and the history of the hotel itself.

This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief sits down with Cody Stys from The Vaults at The Stanley Hotel, a one-of-a-kind whiskey destination located beneath one of Colorado's most famous historic hotels. The conversation begins with the rich history of the Stanley Hotel, which opened in 1909 and has become a landmark in the Rocky Mountains. The hotel is perhaps best known for inspiring Stephen King's novel The Shining . During a stay at the hotel in the 1970s, King found himself nearly alone in the massive property as it prepared to close for the season. The experience sparked the imagination that would lead to one of the most iconic horror stories ever written. While Stanley Kubrick's film adaptation wasn't filmed at the hotel, the Stanley remains forever connected to The Shining and attracts visitors from around the world who want to experience a piece of literary and cinematic history. Of course, this is The Whiskey Trip, so the guys quickly get down to business by pouring four outstanding single barrels selected by Cody. On the first half of the show, Big Chief and Cody sip on a Root Shoot Distillery Single Barrel and a The Heart Distillery Single Barrel, discussing the unique…

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Host: Big Chief

Guest: Cody Stys

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Organizations: The Vaults at The Stanley Hotel, Root Shoot Distillery, The Heart Distillery, Laws, Jack Daniel's

Books & works: The Shining

Places: Stanley Hotel, Colorado

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