The new year brings new whiskey and new bottles for State 38 Distilling in Golden, something owners Don Hammond and Sean Smiley have been working on during the slow months of the pandemic. Our philosophy will always be to tweak things. We are adventurers, tinkers and doers; we aren t happy with the status quo, says Smiley, adding that the pandemic has given the team plenty of time to think about where the distillery is going and how to make it better.
The bottle change happened for one simple reason: Bartenders found the previous rectangular bottles awkward when grabbing off the shelf while mixing cocktails. While the handsome rectangular bottle sure looked nice on the shelf, being able to quickly grip and pour a product is important, says Smiley. The last thing we want to do is discourage a bartender from using our products because of ergonomics, he adds.
State 38 Distilling Releases New Whiskeys, New Packaging
0 Shares
Golden, CO: For the first time, whiskey enthusiasts will be able to get State 38’s Straight Rye and Wheat Whiskeys in Colorado retail stores. In addition to the new whiskeys, State 38 Distilling, based in Golden, Colorado, is rolling out a brand new package for all of its whiskeys including its Colorado Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Peat-Smoked Whisky.
“Much like the whiskey category, our brand continues to grow,” said State 38 Distilling Owner and Founding Partner Sean Smiley. “We continue to evolve the way we make our whiskeys and the look and feel of the overall brand.”