The Colorado River flows down through the mountains and into the gulf of California where it empties into the sea, but there is more than water up in them thar hills and better ways to get your drink on, too.
You will find Devil’s Head Distillery in Englewood, Colorado, just south of downtown Denver on Broadway. Owner Ryan White crafts artisan spirits from grain to bottle in a custom Vendome still. White is passionate about his ingredients and sources the finest and most aromatic botanicals from around the world for his vapor infused gins and aquavit.
Visitors to the tasting room enjoy delicious, original cocktail recipes just a few feet from the still, and White is happy to give a short tour to anyone interested in the noble art of distilling joy from sunlight.
Open Friday and Saturday, from 4-11 pm and Thursdays, from 5-10 pm, Devil’s Head Distillery features live music, retro pinball machines and a fantastic stack of board games. Highly recommended++.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – March 25, 2017 – Chrispy performs at Devil’s Head Distillery. Chrispy is a singer, guitar and bass player and loop artist with a passionate local following. (Photo by Derek Gregory)
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – March 25, 2017 – Musician Chrispy adjusts his pedals during a performance at Devil’s Head Distillery. Chrispy uses his voice, guitars and loops top create music with pure heart. (Photo by Derek Gregory)
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – March 25, 2017 – Puppy Gonzo is the mascot at Devil’s Head Distillery. Gonzo was named for owner Ryan White’s love of the writing of Hunter S. Thompson. (Photo by Derek Gregory)
Englewood, Colo. – April 22, 2017 – The tasting room at Devil’s Head Distillery now features several retro pinball machines, to complement their in-house vodka, gin and Aquavit beverage menu. Saturday night featured the musical duo, The Mango Brothers and many new, island-inspired cocktails. (Derek Gregory)
Englewood, Colo. – April 22, 2017 – Lowry resident, Joan Heller keeps both eyes on the scoreboard as she drops a quarter in her favorite pinball machine at Devil’s Head Distillery. Heller is competitive by nature and plays to win whenever the silver ball drops onto the playfield. (Derek Gregory)
Englewood, Colo. – April 22, 2017 – Joan Heller raises her arms in triumph after easily besting the high score on a classic pinball machine at Devil’s Head Distillery. Heller attributes her pinball prowess to a rare combination of lightning reflexes and women’s intuition. (Derek Gregory)
Englewood, Colo. – April 22, 2017 – Denver couple Joan Heller and Mike Friednash enjoy a friendly game of retro pinball at Devil’s Head Distillery. Friednash, a veteran of many pinball wars, sizes up the battlefield and prepares his first strike. (Derek Gregory)
Englewood, Colo. – April 22, 2017 – Joan Heller looks on as her boyfriend Mike Friednash answers the buzzers and bells during a competitive pinball match at Devil’s Head Distillery. “The trick,” says Friednash, “is to focus on the silver ball, and ignore the trash talk coming from your opponent.” (Derek Gregory)
Englewood, Colo. – April 22, 2017 – Mike Friednash makes a big move and comes up empty during a pinball match versus his girlfriend at Devil’s Head Distillery. Friednash’s fingers prove no match for the fast and furious action at the flippers as the silver ball drops into the hole, ending his turn. (Derek Gregory)
Englewood, Colo. – April 22, 2017 – Joan Heller laughs triumphantly as boyfriend Mike Friednash sinks the silver ball during a friendly date night game of retro pinball at Devil’s Head Distillery. Friednash takes the loss in stride, knowing a re-match is guaranteed, right up til last call at the local artisan watering hole. (Derek Gregory)
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