Montanya Blog
Obsessively Crafted High Mountain Rum.
Montanya Fires Up Eco-Friendly Distillery Chiller
The new Montanya distillery chiller provides eco-friendly temperature control during the distillation process with a closed-loop system.
Impact Report for the Year of 2021
We are excited to publicly release our Impact Report for the year of 2021. This report measures our environmental footprint, ways we reduce our impact, employment practices, community stewardship, causes we support, and goals for 2022.
B Corp Month 2022
Although we are moving and expanding, our sustainability practices and being a B Corp remain are our top priority.
In the Media: Do Spirits Need to Be Sustainable
Being a sustainable spirit is more important now than ever. Seven Fifty Daily explains why in this recent article.
Silver Environmental Achievement Award
In August 2021, Montanya received a Silver Environmental Achievement Award through Colorado’s Environmental Leadership Program.
Best for the World Honoree
Montanya was recognized as a 2021 Best for the World Company because of our environmentally sustainable business practices.
Sustainability in Action: Managing Bio-Waste
Science that feels like magic—here’s a peak at how we use a biodigester to manage bio-waste from the bar and restaurant.
How to "Green" Your Cocktail
5 tips to make your home bar and your next cocktail better for the planet.
The Impact of Going Plastic Neutral
We introduce our Plastic Neutral Impact Partner and look at the positive effects of getting certified through rePurpose Global.
Sustainability in Action: Going Plastic Neutral
We’ve partnered with rePurpose Global to become certified Plastic Neutral. Click to learn more!
Measuring Our Impact in 2020
A look back at our accomplishments related to the environment, community giving and employee relations. A long strange year, but it had its silver linings!
Sustainability in Action: Going Zero Waste
An update on our zero-waste goals, and why we’ve had to reevaluate our goal to go zero-waste in 2020.
Employee Spotlight: Katie Thomas
Meet Katie, a much-loved member of our Tasting Room crew and now our Sustainability Manager. She’s helping us continue to walk the walk when it comes to minimizing our impact on the Earth.
10 Ways to Reuse Rum Bottles
Put those empty rum bottles (or any empty bottles) to use with some of these fun and creative ideas—including one that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day!
In the Media: The Fine Art of Greenwashing
Karen outlines six types of greenwashing that dishonest companies use to hide their environmental impacts in this article for Distiller Magazine.
Sustainability In Action: Sourcing Merchandise
An Environmental Sustainability Case Study: An inside look at how we source the merchandise in the Tasting Room and online in order to reduce our impact.
In the Media: Modern Farmer
Modern Farmer features Montanya Founder and Owner Karen Hoskin, including her passion for rum and the company’s commitment to environmental and social responsibility.
In the Media: The Manual
The Manual writes about alcohol brands going B Corp. We’re proud to be among them!
In the Media: Rum Revelations and Sugar Cane
Ivar de Laat of Rum Revelations interviews Karen on all things sugar cane—a deep dive on the main ingredient in rum.
Sustainability In Action: The Life Cycle of a Bottle
An Environmental Sustainability Case Study: An inside look at how we partner with a Cradle to Cradle certified bottle supplier to reduce the impact of our major form of packaging.