Description
The 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirit Company out of Vail, Colorado has its roots tied to the 10th Mountain Division (just like several of our members) and was excited to support the American Legion Post 1819 Annual Fundraiser with a donation of bourbon and rye whiskey.
Your Silent Auction bid/purchase will have 100% of the money going towards the numerous fundraising efforts that our American Legion Post 1819 are involved in.
AWARD WINNING BOURBON
Mash bill with 75% CORN
Appearance: warm amber/brown
Nose: medium sweetness with hints of vanilla and oak, hint of honey
Palate: smooth, medium bodies, toasted nuts
Finish: sweet, medium-long, vanilla
Aged: new charred oak barrel
Ingredients: corn, rye, and barley
AWARDS
Global Spirits Competition: Gold
North American Whiskey and Bourbon Competition: Gold
Denver International Spirits Festival: Gold
Jim Murray’s 2018 Whiskey Bible ratings: 92 points
A RICH HISTORY
The patriotic men of the 10th Mountain Division brought diversity, courage, and hope to the Rocky Mountains when they arrived in the 1940s to train just a few miles south of what is now Vail.
They were part of the greatest generation of men, wanting to make each day count and each day better than the last. The mentality they had was strong after being shaped from the rigors of mountain warfare, their egos humble.
After World War 2, many of the 10th Mountain Division warriors came home to the USA and continued skiing. The 10th Mountain Division veterans started many of the US ski areas we now love. At least 62 ski resorts have been founded and managed by former 10th Mountain Division veterans.
The tradition of excellence established by the original 10th Mountain Division continues with today’s 10th Mountain Division Light Infantry (LI). Now based at Ft. Drum in Watertown, New York, the 10th Mountain Division LI has the distinction of being the most deployed military unit when a humanitarian, natural disaster, or conflict arises in the world.
The Mountain Lifestyle
The 10th Mountain Whiskey and Spirit Company is an extension of the mountain lifestyle, bringing together the old with the new. Generation after generation, men and women alike, all share this same passion, enjoying it for a day, a weekend, a lifetime, or somewhere in between. No matter how long it’s embraced the combination of friends, mountains, memories, and spirits, brings people together like no other.
To encourage these relationships, to embrace the mountain lifestyle, and to honor the 10th Mountain soldiers who inspired our way of life, we created a tribute spirit company in Vail Colorado. Not only is it a tribute to the 10th Mountain soldier, but it is also a tribute to those that enjoy the mountain lifestyle, living it fully, every day.
