Tighe Brothers

History

Tighe Brothers Distillery are third-generation Denver residents. Paul and Danny Tighe (Paul & Danny) developed a passion for making their own spirits, inspired by their grandfather Jack McLaughlin, who was a bourbon connoisseur. Throughout the process of building the distillery and shaping the detailed craft of their spirits, Paul and Danny were closely involved in developing the dream. A focus on emphasizing their Colorado-sourced identity with a grain-to-glass approach. An important part of the story is that working with their small 25-gallon still over three years led to a recipe for a particularly smooth and flavorful bourbon, which became the cornerstone of Tighe Brothers Distillery.

Production

• The production philosophy is to work with a small 25-gallon still and develop the recipe over a three-year period to achieve a distinctly smooth and flavorful bourbon.

• The starting point is grain-to-glass and Colorado-sourced.

Products / Whisky Series

• Colorado – Single Malt

• Nose: caramel and earthy notes, followed by caramel.

• Palate: caramel and butter caramel, followed by fennel, spice box, and licorice.

• Finish: Medium and a touch dry.

• Colorado – Bourbon

• Base: Primarily sweet corn from eastern Colorado, with a portion of Colorado white winter wheat and barley.

• Notes: sometimes hints of maple syrup and a nutty vanilla, with a buttery finish.

• Colorado – Rye Whisky

• Nose: fruity nuances (e.g., apricot) and fruitcake/peach.

• Palate: toast and peat with caramel and pepper.

• Finish: long and smooth.

• Peacock Vodka

• Wheat vodka, triple distilled through our 16-column still, which gives a clean taste with a hint of vanilla.

• Peacock Gin

• Steam-distilled with a unique recipe of ten botanicals; floral gin with a soft juniper start and a citrus finish.

Visits and Experiences

• Tasting Room: open to the public Friday and Saturday 5:00–10:00 PM.

• Tours & Tastings / Behind the Scenes: opportunity to gain insight into production and learn more about how spirits are made.

• Tours & Tastings: booking fee of 70 USD covers 2 guests; 45 minutes; 70 USD total. Additional guests: 35 USD per person.

• Private Events: option to book the tasting room for private events (5 hours; pricing varies).

Philosophy

• The quote: "Too much of anything is bad, but too much a good whiskey is barely enough" (Mark Twain).

• Focus on being Colorado-focused and craftsmanship, and a deep involvement in the entire process from grain to glass.