Montanya Blog

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5/28/20 5/28/20

The Case for Making Cocktails at Home (and 4 Tips to Keep it Simple)

While one trend may be pre-made drinks, we think there are compelling reasons to make your own cocktails—here are our tips for how to keep it simple.

5/27/20 5/27/20

In the Media: The Rum Ration

Montanya was recently featured twice in the blog The Rum Ration, one as part of a story on Europe’s first virtual rum festival and a second reviewing Valentia.

5/21/20 5/21/20

Bartender Feature: American Elm

Karen hosted the Denver launch of Valentia at American Elm, impressive for its cocktail program and its commitment to hiring female bartenders.

5/19/20 5/19/20

In the Media: UPROXX

Looking for something to sip during quarantine? Look no further than this list from UPROXX, which features Valentia.

5/14/20 5/14/20

Rum Cocktails Perfect for Memorial Day Weekend

A few cocktails perfect for a Memorial Day Weekend at home and kicking off summer.

5/13/20 5/13/20

In the Media: UK Rum Debut

Just Drinks covers our new partnership with Skylark Spirits in the UK.

5/11/20 5/11/20

Expanding Distribution in the UK

UK-based Skylark Spirits is now distributing rum across the pond! And a new partnership with Master of Malt allows anyone in Europe to order Montanya rums to their door.

5/7/20 5/7/20

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.

4/30/20 4/30/20

An Update from Montanya

An update on where the last month and a half has taken Montanya during the time of coronavirus. The short version: we’re weathering the storm!

4/27/20 4/27/20

In the Media: Women-Run Distilleries Create Sanitizers

Good to be in the company of other female-owned distilleries filling a need for hand and surface sanitizers.

4/23/20 4/23/20

Bartender Feature: Eliot Tilton

In this bartender feature we meet Eliot Tilton, the winner of the 2019 Battle of the Bartender.

4/22/20 4/22/20

In the Media: Wine Enthusiast

A look at the ways distilleries are responding to coronavirus, including Montanya.

4/21/20 4/21/20

In the Media: Drinkhacker Reviews Valentia

It’s always exciting when reviewers really take their time to sample a rum and review it. Thanks Drinkhacker!

4/17/20 4/17/20

In the Media: Paste Recommends 5 Rums to Revisit During Quarantine

Montanya Exclusiva makes this list of five rums to revisit during Quarantine.

4/16/20 4/16/20

Good Things To Come: Montanya's New Still

What a treat to see photos of Montany’s new still, ready and waiting to be shipped from Portland, Oregon. Click for more photos and a look at how it will help us increase production and efficiency.

4/14/20 4/14/20

In the Media: Leading the Way During Coronavirus

We’re honored to be in the company of these fellow Best for Colorado businesses helping to lead the way during the coronavirus response.

4/3/20 4/3/20

A Sneak Peek at Life Distilled

A sneak peak at some of the resources we shared in this week’s newsletter, reminding all of us that there’s still plenty of good in the world.

4/1/20 4/1/20

In the Media: Paycheck Protection Program

This Colorado Sun article covers the importance of forgivable, federal loans designed to help small businesses keep workers on payroll during the COVID-19 outbreak.