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Molly Brown Spirits
Overview of the Distillery
Molly Brown Spirits produces bourbon from whole grains in a grain-to-glass setup, with grain grown on the Colorado plains, in-house milling, internal fermentation and distillation, and maturation in full-size 53-gallon new American oak barrels that are fully charred. The products are bottled without chill filtration and proofed with Rocky Mountain water. The brand markets its bourbons, including Molly Brown Bourbon and Molly Brown High Rye Bourbon, and describes itself as 'the Spirit of Denver'.
History
Vertical grain-to-glass production
Molly Brown has built its profile around a grain-to-glass approach. The grain for production comes from agricultural and malting partners on the Colorado plains, including Root Shoot Malting in Loveland, Colorado. To maintain control over raw material quality and freshness, the grain is milled in-house, after which fermentation and distillation are also performed in their own facilities. After aging, individual barrels are selected by tasting, and only the barrels that meet internal guidelines are bottled. The brand also notes its ownership profile as veteran- and woman-owned and markets its bourbons collectively as Molly Brown Bourbon and Molly Brown High Rye Bourbon.
Raw materials and production
The production process relies on whole grains from the Colorado plains, delivered in partnership with local farmers and Root Shoot Malting. The grains are milled in-house to ensure a fresh mash, after which fermentation and in-house distillation are carried out. During distillation, a selective cut is made, with only the heart portion selected for maturation. The maturation takes place exclusively in new American charred oak barrels, and the bottlings are performed without chill filtration. Final proof is adjusted with pure Rocky Mountain water. These practices show a focus on controlling ingredients and process steps to achieve a consistent base spirit and final product.
Maturation and barrel types
The whiskey ages in full-size 53-gallon new American charred oak barrels. Each barrel is evaluated individually by tasting, and only the barrels that meet the internal requirements are selected for bottling. Use of new American charred barrels is a central element in the aging profile, and bottlings are without chill filtration, with final proof set using Rocky Mountain water.
Whiskies
The section presents two primary bourbons: Molly Brown Bourbon and Molly Brown High Rye Bourbon. Both are produced under the brand's grain-to-glass principles, with whole grains from Colorado, in-house milling, internal fermentation and distillation processes, and aging in new American charred oak barrels. There are no detailed product data such as ABV or age statements on the page shown; the focus is on the production principle and the two variants mentioned.
| Whisky | Type / Series | Barrel and Style | Flavor Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molly Brown Bourbon | Bourbon | Full-size 53-gallon new American charred oak barrel | Bourbon produced as a grain-to-glass project with whole grains from the Colorado plains, in-house milling, fermentation and distillation; aged in new American charred oak barrels and bottled without chill filtration. |
| Molly Brown High Rye Bourbon | Bourbon | Full-size 53-gallon new American charred oak barrel | A variant labeled High Rye Bourbon, presented alongside Molly Brown Bourbon and marketed as 'the Spirit of Denver'. Aged and bottled in accordance with the brand's grain-to-glass principles. |
Visit the Distillery
There is a dedicated visitor section marked 'Visit the Distillery - Map & Hours' as well as links to the website and social channels. The section indicates that you can find a map and opening hours and offers contact options to plan a visit. However, there are no details about tours, tastings, booking requirements, or duration on the page shown.
Philosophy and Craft
Molly Brown prioritizes control from grain to bottle. This includes collaboration with local farms and a malting partner, in-house milling of the grain, in-house fermentation and distillation, selective heart cuts of the distillate, and individual selection of barrels. Bottling is done without chill filtration, and final proof is set with Rocky Mountain water. The brand’s ownership profile highlights veteran- and woman-owned status.