Montanya Blog
Obsessively Crafted High Mountain Rum.
The Story Behind the Names
A look at how the distiller and the rum got named! Plus our own attempt at diagramming pronunciation. 😆
Virtual Tours with RumCask
Two great videos produced with RumCask, offering an inside look at Montanya, our rums, and some cocktail recipes.
How to Make Your Own Flavored Rums
Our best tips for creating your own flavored rums at home—so simple and a fun way to expand your cocktail options.
The Case for Craft Distilled and Aged Rum
Why we think craft distilling—and craft distilled rum in particular—is important and worth exploring.
A New Montanya Barrel Program
We’ve introduced a new barrel program, so you can hand select your own barrel of premium Colorado rum.
Looking for a virtual happy hour? Try these.
Two virtual happy hours recorded with Montanya founder Karen Hoskin, to up your virtual happy hour game.
4 Great Cocktails that Pair Rum and Coffee
Four of our favorite cocktails that pair rum and coffee. Sometimes, there’s no better pairing!
Classifying Montanya Rum
Wonder how Montanya rums fit into the spectrum of rums? Here’s how we classify our spirits.
A Guide to the Different Types of Rum
A closer look at what distinguishes the different types of rum, and why it’s not enough to consider dark vs. light rum.
A New Limited Release: Valentia
Over four years ago, Montanya distiller Renee Newton distilled some beautiful rum at our home base in Crested Butte. It has been aging ever since, and a few months ago, we transferred it to finish in Catoctin Creek Rye barrels (distilled by Becky Harris) to finish. The result is a single barrel, double maturation rum that we can’t wait to share.
Bartender Feature: The Horsefeather Mobile Bar
One of the bartenders behind the Horsefeather Mobile Bar got her start at Montanya. So fun to introduce this great new bartending service to you!
Make Your Own Vanilla Rum (It's So Easy)
Making your own vanilla rum is easy—we do it all the time in the Tasting Room for cocktails like the White Room. Here’s how to do it at home.
The Magic and Mystery of Barrels
Much of the flavor in rum (and other spirits) actually develops during the aging process. The spirits interact with the wood, which in turn lends many of its characteristics to the final product. Here’s a peek at the process.
Battle of the Bartender Winners
The inaugural Battle of the Bartenders was so much fun, and we’re so excited to share the winners with you.
In the Media: Review of Montanya Exclusiva on Paste
This collection of summer Tiki cocktail recipes features two recipes made with Montanya Oro Rum. Thanks for the shoutout! We’ll have to make these this weekend.
In the Media: Best New Summer 2019 Tiki Cocktail Recipes
This collection of summer Tiki cocktail recipes features two recipes made with Montanya Oro Rum. Thanks for the shoutout! We’ll have to make these this weekend.
The Secrets of Sugar Cane
Rum is made from a single plant—sugar cane—and yet it’s also sugar free, carb free, and gluten free. Say what? Learn more about the “rum plant” in this featured blog post.
Meet the Growers: Gene Adolph
Gene is one of the Louisiana farmers who grows about 500 acres of raw cane every year for the mill that provides our sugar cane. He brings a lot of passion to growing a crop we depend on.
How to Taste Rum
Tips on how to taste your own rum tasting at home—plus a link to rum tasting guide with a tasting notes template.
Flavor Profiles of Montanya Rums
What sets Montanya Rums apart in terms of their flavor profiles, plus tasting notes for each of our four rums.