If you're planning a trip to Colorado, you might want to take note of the newly minted Colorado Spirits Trail. Perhaps the most ambitious pub craw in the nation, this comprehensive distillery tour will take you to 61 of the state's best spots for spirts.
The Colorado Spirits Trail is a curated list of more than 60 different distilleries in the state. Some of the distilleries highlighted include 3Hundred Days of Shine, 10th Mountain Whiskey, Deviation Distilling, and Feisty Spirits. While the idea of hitting up 61 different distilleries may sound intimidating, the people behind the Colorado Spirits Trail will reward anyone who completes the challenge by 2020 by entering them into a lottery to win "40 bottles of spirits selected randomly from the participating distilleries." In other words, you could be rewarded just for checking out some of the coolest craft distilleries in the country.
State-Wide Distillery Tours
The Colorado Spirits Trail Highlights the City's Best Distilleries
Trend Themes
1. Craft Distillery Tourism - The Colorado Spirits Trail highlights the trend of craft distillery tourism, where tourists travel to visit and learn about local distilleries.
2. Experience-based Travel - The Colorado Spirits Trail taps into the trend of experience-based travel, where travelers seek unique and immersive experiences in their destinations.
3. Regional Beverage Exploration - The Colorado Spirits Trail reflects the trend of regional beverage exploration, where consumers seek out local and unique alcoholic beverages.
Industry Implications
1. Tourism - The tourism industry can capitalize on the trend of craft distillery tourism by creating curated tours and packages that cater to visitors interested in local distilleries.
2. Hospitality - The hospitality industry can leverage the trend of experience-based travel by creating immersive, culturally relevant experiences for guests, such as distillery tours and tastings.
3. Alcohol Manufacturing - The craft distillery industry can take advantage of the trend of regional beverage exploration by creating unique, locally-inspired products that reflect the tastes and preferences of their regional customers.