Behind the Barrel: 2026 Colorado Day Whiskey Experience at State 38 Distilling – Golden, CO

Behind the Barrel: 2026 Colorado Day Whiskey Experience

After our Friday Behind the Barrel Experience sold out in record time, we’re opening one final Behind the Barrel Experience on Saturday, July 18. With only 20 tickets available, this is your last chance to enjoy this exclusive behind-the-scenes whiskey experience and be among the first to taste and bottle our 2026 Colorado Day Whiskey.

Named after Colorado, the 38th state, State 38 Distilling celebrates Colorado Day each year with the release of a special, limited-edition whiskey. Crafted exclusively for the occasion, this year’s Colorado Day Whiskey is a Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in a Cherry Vanilla Barrel. We’re opening our doors and inviting a select group of whiskey lovers behind the scenes. This exclusive event offers the rare chance to taste the 2026 Colorado Day Whiskey before its release and personally bottle it by hand—making for a whiskey experience unlike anything we’ve offered before.

Join us on Saturday, July 18, from 5:30–7:00 PM for this intimate sneak peek. With only 20 tickets available, this event is your opportunity to be the first to taste our Colorado Day Whiskey, bottle it yourself, and even secure a bottle to take home before the official release. Tickets are $65—don’t miss your chance to be part of this rare and unforgettable experience.

Your ticket includes:

• A welcome cocktail to kick off the evening
• Hands-on whiskey thieving & side-by-side tasting: sample the upcoming 2026 Colorado Day Whiskey vs. a current State 38 favorite (thieved straight from the barrel by you!)
• Exclusive barrel tasting of the not-yet-released 2026 Colorado Day Whiskey
• Personally bottle your own 2026 Colorado Day Whiskey—fill, cork, seal, and label your bottle by hand
• Behind-the-scenes distillery tour + Q&A with the distiller
• Early access: have the option to purchase a 2026 Colorado Day Whiskey bottle that night (before release!)—including the option to buy the bottle you personally bottled for $89
• Taste any spirit from the full State 38 lineup
• Light snacks paired to complement the whiskey
• A branded State 38 tasting glass to take home
• Option to take home a bottle signed by the distiller & owner
• 10% off bottles and merchandise purchased that evening

Reminders:

• Event ticket price does not include a bottle of whiskey to take home. Bottles sold separately.
• 10% off does not qualify on the 2026 Colorado Day Whiskey.
• All guests must be 21+ to participate & are required to show a valid ID.
• No children or anyone under the age of 21 are allowed during this experience.
• Light snacks provided