Montanya Distillers is a Colorado craft distiller of award-winning rum, founded in 2008.

While our distillery is located a mile outside of downtown Crested Butte, our tasting room is at 204 Elk Ave in the town center, serving up flights of locally-crafted rum small palte gastronomy, and rum/distilling education. To go cocktails may be ordered online and a lovely mercantile shop including bottles and rum gifts is available too.

Many people are surprised to learn we make rum in the mountains—it’s not the only thing that makes our story unique. From natural, whole ingredients and artisan cocktails to environmental sustainability, we’re changing the way people think about rum.

• American Craft Distillery of the Year from The American Distilling Institute.
• Best Aprés Adventure Bar in Outside Magazine World Travel Awards.
• 18 Gold and Silver Medals for our rums.

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So pleasantly surprised by the quality of cocktails and drinks, the lovely bartenders we encountered, and warm atmosphere! Rum isn’t a go to liquor for us but we loved every cocktail we had here and there was quite a selection so will certainly have to come back to try more. A must stop for those coming through Crested Butte! Be pleasantly surprised by the versatility of rum!
Olivia F. , 7 months ago
Amazing experience with bartenders who had intricate knowledge about the distillery process and history of this particular distiller. Had the rum flight, which was amazing as well as the Maharaja. I’d like to try all of their cocktails and will definitely be back to support this business and enjoy more amazing cocktails .
Tiffany G. , 7 months ago
Beautiful space with wonderful cocktails and yummy bites. Even yummier bartenders.
Whitney F. , 7 months ago
Got a chance to meet and tour with head distiller Megan today. It’s very clear why the distillery is able to produce the quality of rum they do when you can see & hear the passion behind them. So informative and engaging, and worth the time to stop by and see her!!
Lanny I. , 7 months ago
We’ve been going to Montanya for years, it’s a must-visit anytime we are in Crested Butte!! Best cocktails in town, the Maharaja is a personal favorite. And you can take home a souvenir bottle of rum—or three!! Cheers!
Shelley E. , 9 months ago
Been here a couple times now. While rum isn’t normally my go-to drink, they sure craft a mean cocktail.
Great service and good vibes. Recommend
Kiefer T. , 10 months ago
Such a great experience. Amazing drinks. Food was good but very pricey for what it was. Drinks were incredible
Ryan S. , 1 year ago
Phenomenal cocktails and great, friendly service. Strongly recommend checking it out.
Tyler P. , 1 year ago
Bari and Abby were great bar tenders. Fantastic drinks and great service. Locals are back
Domenic D. , 1 year ago
Wow. Rum, honestly, not my go to spirit, but had to try this great cocktail bar and so glad I did. Since I prefer more sour/bitter cocktails over sweet, I was recommended to try the Rum sour with the Exclusiva rum, which ages for a couple years in old wine barrels. simply put, one of the best cocktails I’ve had in a while. And loved we were able to grab one to go so we could enjoy back in our cabin as well!
K S. , 1 year ago
Best local craft rum place!
Yuri Z. , 1 year ago
We had great memories from this place years ago. New owners are Amazing and even better memories tonight! We definitely will be back for the exquisitely crafted drinks and even better hospitality. All gluten free was a huge plus and the artichoke dip was so good, we could have eaten a whole lot more.
Micah M. , 1 year ago
Excellent Rums, hit the spot & staff are very friendly. Great Place to stop in!
Denise S. , 1 year ago
I don’t even like rum usually and these cocktails were great. They were creative and not too sweet, which is key for me. They had great GF DF options, which was a bit harder at other places in Crested Butte, so I was appreciative of that. Will definitely be back!
Anne B. , 2 years ago
If you’re passing through Gunnison or hanging out in the ‘Butte, be sure to come visit the homies at Montanya. Piloted by owner and master distiller Karen Hoskin, you can expect to enjoy a wonderful selection of delicious Colorado craft rums, inventive cocktails, and yummy snacks at the tasting room.
Josh H. , 2 years ago
Live review: awesome cocktails, elite cheeseboards, great desserts! Great flavor here! Friendly staff. Would give them 10 stars
Jason S. , 2 years ago
The staff at Montanya Distillers are absolutely wonderful! They made us feel so welcomed and were just so kind!! The drinks are also delicious!! Truly enjoyed the time we spent there! Could not recommend more!!
Brittany L. , 2 years ago
This place is awesome! They have some of the best cocktails I’ve ever had. Their drinks are made with quality ingredients and we had to buy a few bottles to take home with us. I love that they ship nationwide now so I send my in-laws a treat! I also bought their cocktails book from them too, yes their that good!
Krista , 2 years ago
Montanya Rum? More like Montanya Yum! The vibes in here are impeccable, and the drinks are tasty and creative. Good lighting, great music, incredible spirits, exquisite mullets. What more could you ask for? The answer is: spot on recommendations from the staff and a view of a fat tire snow bike race. A must visit in Crested Butte.

Make sure to get a reservation, the establishment is small so space is at a premium. Also, they ship their signature bottles.
Chris Q. , 2 years ago
The best cocktail bar we visited when in Crested Butte. The drinks were amazing. All cocktails are made with their in-house distilled rum. Their food was very reasonably priced, high quality and large portions (the harissa hummus plate was super good!). Ordered the boss calada, the pina calada, and the hot flash, all were so tasty. Staff was great, friendly and helpful as well. Make a reservation as it’s popular and fills up here (the first day we came they didn’t have room so made a reservation for the next night). We loved it here. Highly recommended
Josh L. , 2 years ago
If you’re into rum and rum-based drinkings, this place definitely needs your attention. Note that they only sell one brand of rum, Montanya’s, of course. The drinks were fantastic, meticulously made and a pleasure to drink. Like other places in town, this one fills up quickly. Abbie, our bartender, was courteous and made us fantastic cocktails. We’re looking forward to our next visit.
Chandran K. , 2 years ago
Best place in CB to seat and watch the search for the perfect experience and merch when it’s the scenery of the mountain itself. Flavors of the classic infused with rum brings forward the question why has an Old Fashion never changed, maybe Kentucky does want this riff to be known east of the Rockies.
Robert K. , 3 years ago
The bahn mi was delicious and I wish they would bottle the strawberry jive. The atmosphere was wonderful, and I wish I had the time to try every drink on their menu. Their Exclusiva Rum, though not my taste, reminds me of being back in the Dominican, because the port barrel makes it taste so much like Mama Juana.
Logan C. , 3 years ago
Great local CB joint that never disappoints. Had the strawberry jive and rum sour, so good. Didn’t get food but it all looked delicious. Highly recommend stopping here if you are in Crested Butte area!
Megan G. , 4 years ago
Best place in CB to seat and watch the search for the perfect experience and merch when it’s the scenery of the mountain itself. Flavors of the classic infused with rum brings forward the question why has an Old Fashion never changed, maybe Kentucky does want this riff to be known east of the Rockies.
Robert K. , 4 years ago
Excellent craft cocktails made with their own delicious rum. Tasty ramen and pho and lots of gluten free options.
Jenny V. , 4 years ago
Words cannot express how much I loved visiting this place, the Rum that is made there is amazing, bought a bottle for myself. The cocktail drinks were amazing! The Vibe of the place was amazing, the service was great! The music was Great! And last but not least the food, my god, it was soooooooo good, the fries were amazing! I got the Ramen with pork belly and soft boiled egg, it was amazing! Definitely recommend!!
Fidel P. , 4 years ago
I have been here many times and it never disappoints. The drink list is amazing–20 or so hand-crafted cocktails, each wonderful. The drinks here are rivaled only by those of the Dogwood Cocktail Cabin. Food is limited but great. Try the Pho! Their summertime backyard courtyard is beautiful, and the indoor seating is wonderful as well–especially the upstairs area. This is just a great local place and deserving of repeat visits.
Kevin T. , 4 years ago
This place is amazing. They mesh high-quality farm to table food with a laid-back atmosphere. The cocktails they offered are unmatched. Every time we go to Crested Butte we make time to go to Montanya. I highly recommend. There is something for everyone. P. S. If you were to do a side-by-side tasting with their rum and any other rum, their rum wins every time.
Kate M. , 4 years ago
I got the Ahi poke bowl and it was outstanding. They gave you a generous amount of tuna and it was cooked perfectly. I also got a smoked greyhound. I have had this drink here before. Sooooo Good. Oh and I almost forgot the bacon wrapped jalapeños. You should get some!
Chad M. , 4 years ago
Wow, I mean wow! My daughter took us here for lunch and the food was awesome! The mortar and pestal they use to make the drinks are cool and the mixed drinks are absolutely amazing!

This is a must stop in the entire state of Colorado. Just do it, you will be happy.
Quentin H. , 8 years ago

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