Peach Street Distillers Tour — Palisade, Colorado

Discover the Peach Street Distillers Tour in Colorado

Visit Peach Street Distillers in Palisade, Colorado—one of the state’s oldest and most celebrated craft distilleries. Located in the heart of Colorado’s fruit country, this distillery transforms local peaches, pears, corn, and grains into award-winning whiskeys, brandies, gins, and vodka.
Why it’s special:
Peach Street is one of the few American distilleries producing true fruit brandies using local Western Slope harvests, giving visitors a rare taste of terroir distilled into every bottle.

History/Story of Peach Street Distillers

Founded in 2005 by Rory Donovan, Bill Graham, and David Thibodeau, Peach Street Distillers started with a straightforward goal: turn Palisade’s legendary peaches into world-class spirits. Over time, the distillery expanded into bourbons, gins, grappas, and specialty brandies—while remaining deeply connected to local farmers and Colorado’s agricultural heritage.

What You’ll See & Do at Peach Street Distillers

• Walk through fermenters and learn how local fruit and grains are processed

• Watch the pot stills in action as brandies and whiskeys are distilled

• Explore barrel-aging areas and learn how climate impacts spirit development

• Sample a curated tasting flight of Peach Street’s award-winning spirits

• See how the distillery’s craft cocktails are made at the on-site bar

• Visit the patio for views of Palisade’s orchards and Book Cliffs

Hands-On Elements: Fruit and grain aroma comparisons, tasting flights, barrel-aging demos, mash sampling (when available).
Photo/Video Policy: Photos allowed outside and in the tasting room; ask before filming in production spaces.
Souvenirs & Extras: Fruit brandies, bourbons, gins, grappas, cocktails-to-go, shirts, hats, and barware.

Pricing of the Peach Street Distillers Tour

• Distillery Tour + Tasting: $10 per person

• Designated Driver Ticket: $5

• Private Tours: Pricing varies

• Ages 21+ to taste; under 21 may join with supervision

Practical Info for Visiting Peach Street Distillers

Duration: 45–60 minutes
Format: Guided distillery tour + tasting
Schedule & Seasonality: Tours offered several days per week; peak season during harvest (August–October)
Working Hours: Typically 12:00 PM–8:00 PM; tour times vary
Audience: Spirits fans, cocktail lovers, Western Slope travelers, groups
Accessibility: Tasting room accessible; production floor has uneven surfaces
Safety & Restrictions:

• Must be 21+ to taste

• Closed-toe shoes recommended
  Languages: English
  Group & School Visits: Adult groups welcome; school groups not applicable
  What to Bring/Wear: Valid ID, comfortable walking shoes
  Facilities: Tasting room, patio, cocktail bar, restrooms, parking
  Closures & Downtime: Distilling schedules vary; brandy runs happen seasonally

Nearby

• Palisade Peach Orchards

• Colorado National Monument

• Palisade Brewery

• Western Slope wineries & fruit stands

FAQs About Visiting Peach Street Distillers

Do they use real Palisade peaches in the spirits?
Yes—Peach Street sources local peaches, pears, and apples directly from Western Slope orchards for its brandies and seasonal spirits.

When is the best time to see brandy production?
Late summer and fall (August–October) during Colorado’s fruit harvest are prime times to see brandy runs in action.

Are cocktail tastings included?
Tours feature spirit flights; full cocktails can be purchased at the tasting room bar.

Can kids attend the tour?
Kids can join the walk-through but cannot sample spirits and must stay with adults.

Do they produce whiskey as well as fruit spirits?
Yes—Peach Street makes bourbon, rye, and American single malt alongside its brandies and gins.