Whiskey bottled in Colorado is finally available locally

• Johns, who's from Phoenix, says he chose Colorado because it offered a "world-class" place to make whiskeys that he says rival what's made in the American South.
• The whiskey is distilled for the company in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.

Driving the news: The company's two varieties, a straight bourbon and barrel proof bourbon, are now on sale at select stores in Colorado. He notes sales in Colorado did not start until this year due to distributor issues.

• The whiskey has received numerous awards, including being named 2024 "Bourbon of the Year" by a prominent spirits organization.

What to expect: Its barrel proof bourbon has an imposing 60%-plus alcohol by volume (it varies by batch), but the small batch whiskey still offers solid, flavorful vanilla notes despite being such a stiff spirit.

What's next: Johns says to expect some new products on the horizon, though he didn't offer specifics.