This place is a gem! Met some friends who live locally and know the owner, Seth. Not only is he a…read moresuper nice guy, but he makes some damn fine spirits. We tried a few of them straight and they are really tasty. He has put together a fab cocktail list as well. We tried three and all were delicious. Impossible to pick a favorite. - Competition- 3 part gin, 1 part fyr, with some orange peel- this is a boozy one! I didn't expect this to taste very good given the combo, but it was excellent. - Beet down- Not sure what all went into this- gin, beet juice, maybe some lemon and tarragon? IDK, but the final product was beautiful and delicious. I wish I could recreate this at home. - Rosemary's baby greyhound- love the clever name and love this drink. Fresh grapefruit, clean vodka, rosemary, and maple syrup to sweeten just a bit. Wow. All the drinks are served on good ice- big cubes or cool spheres. Perfect place for sitting at the patio on a sunny day. Highly recommend!

After meeting these lovely and passionate distillers at a Yelp event I was ecstatic to finally…read morevisit them on their home turf. With a friend in tow we strolled the Skunk Creek path - enjoying the sounds of the creek and the sereneness of the road less traveled. Although the path system is fantastic in town I don't often find myself on it (mostly for fear of pedestrians/strollers/skateboarders while riding my bike on the Boulder Creek path, but that's another story). In no time at all (ok I admit this is Sasha speak for any distance up to or around 1mile - a girl's gotta get those Fitbit steps in somehow!) we found ourselves at J&L. While approaching we could see there was a tour in the works and walked around the side of the building to the tasting room entrance. Ascending the stairs up to the tap room we noted a great outdoor space with several picnic tables outfitted with umbrellas (fantastic for those post hike libations). Inside we were delighted at the open yet cozy feel. We chose a couple of bar stools and took a load off. Nibbling on a bowl of pretzels we contemplated the creative cocktail menu. As my friend and I are both holders of the Boulder Passport http://www.boulderpassport.com) we relished in the fact that we'd be in the establishment for awhile enjoying not one but two libations; after all we had a lot of catching up to do. This was my friend's first experience with J&L and she was tickled that the bartender was happy to provide her with samples of their liquors. In the end she chose a Beet Cocktail while I went for the Palisade Peach Pie - great choices on both counts. While sipping our cocktails we noted that the tour was still in full force and we enjoyed glimpses of the group through a viewing window in the tasting room. Once the tour commenced the group found their way in to the tasting room as did the tour provider who happened to be one of the distillery founders. One of my favorite things about J&L (aside from the FYR liquor) is how approachable and open the staff are. I always find it to be a special experience when business owners take the time to not only interact but engage with their customers. I look forward to returning for a tour as well as sharing this great spot with more friends.

Tonight is their 8th anniversary Dance with the Devil party. Costumes and party. Good times had by…read moreall. I'm

DV8 is a quaint spot for fun events. I went for drag bingo recently and it was a good time. Wish…read morethey were more known because it was a pretty small audience, but we still had a lot of fun. I am used to the drag scene in Los Angeles and this was a bit different. This was much smaller and created a unique environment of closeness which I enjoyed. I was a little disappointed because their website showed a lot of cool mocktails, but the night we went they were out of stock of a lot of stuff. I did get the minty one (can't remember the name) and it was pretty good. Wish they had more cocktail-type glasses. The interior is super cool and they have a lot of fun artwork. Also, I highly enjoyed all the fun decor in the bathrooms too. They have stickers and images everywhere! Overall it was a fun experience and I will plan on coming back!

Mike had some smooth whiskey for us. Great bourbon, great rye. His cocktail selection is really…read moregreat as well, and he made me the best Manhattan I've had all year. It's a pretty small joint, and really out of the way location, but totally worth it for the whiskey. Mike is also very social and wanted to talk about his whiskey, which made for a really pleasant visit.

Absolutely AMAZING whiskey. If you're looking for something you actually want to drink neat, this…read moreis the place for you. Admittedly we stopped here after visiting Vapor and we prefer this place 100x over. Mike's a sweetheart. He knows his stuff. And it's a labor of love that pays off for everyone involved. Highly recommend.

This new shop on the Pearl St Mall is a second location for a tasting room for Vapor Distillery. It…read moreis friendly and well stocked with their various products. It opened very recently and not just for the holiday season but to be available 7 days a week to walk up customers on the Mall. The distillery is to the east of downtown and needs a car to access. Not ideal for tourist and locals who frequent downtown, mostly on foot, whether you park in the area garages or use a bus to get here. We had wanted to try their product since I first heard of them several year ago and as my husband is a fan of imported single malts, we thought trying theirs would be a good comparison. He has a significant collection of rotating favorites, some of which I like and some I don't. We tasted several versions today, just doing free sips of several. There were other customers there too, but on a chilly day, not too many strolling around looking for things to do. We were greeted as soon as we came in as the single staff member balanced a series of customers. We were offered, but did not try, the various flights they serve in their little more private, seating area. But it looked like a nice option on a warmer more leisurely day. We tried their flagship American single malt, the port cask cured and the peated option. I also tried their bourbon as I like bourbon quite a bit. We did buy a bottle of their New American Single Malt. We plan to go back in better weather and try some of their other offerings. If you look at Vapor Distillery's website you can get a better view of the breadth of their products. The pricing was competitive for an American version of the imports we often buy.

This was my favorite visit on my trip to Longmont. Nice atmosphere, casual and laid back with a…read morecool vibe. You had my husband at vinyl! Yelpers: Check in for a tasting flight! If it weren't for the tasting flight, I would not have purchased a bottle of whiskey! I made a purchase and it safely made it in my suitcase home. - Dryland is close to the parking garage. - Open seating. - Tasting flight available as well as an array of cocktails. The menu lists the drinks by the spirt: Rum, Whiskey, Gin. - There are also shrubs and non-alcoholic beverages for your designated driver. - On the tasting flight, I liked the sheet that described what we were drinking, but what I liked referencing was the menu to see the cocktails that complimented the spirit. We were visiting in the winter, but I hear there's live music when the weather is warmer.

Oh my gosh what a hidden jewel. Their front door is off of Main in one of the newer Longmont…read morewalkways. They make all the liquors from responsible agriculture. Ask the staff there what exactly that means and you'll hear all about it. The drinks were the best I've ever had. Something about their ingredients and distilling process. They also have small bites that are top notch. Longmont has arrived as a gastro destination. Inside suitably dark and cool, outside patio comfortable with umbrellas and flowers.

Really cool place. We showed up at shift change, however the gal helping us at the bar was very…read morepatient. I tried a flight and made one of my tastes the flavored gin. It was super tasty and I am not a big gin fan. Well done Craig. I also tried the "Barrel Project" which I liked, #510 & #512 as well as their newly completed batch of bourbon. All were very tasty. The bar atmosphere was welcoming and we liked the decor. The bathrooms were really nice. We saw Craig chatting with a few of the customers, but unfortunately we did not get a chance to compliment him on his establishment. Overall was a great experience! Thank you!!

Newly renovated (inside/outside). Friendly, knowledgeable,…read moreand professional bartender - especially "Ms. Amythest" :-) The whiskeys are inventive and delicious! Cozy venue. They serve food, but we had already eaten elsewhere but will return and try their faire. Very pleasant overall experience.

Really fun spot in an unassuming location! Came here on a chilly winter day for an afterwork drink…read moredate and was in awe of some of the decor aspects (the wood carved chairs ). Also found the pinball machines to be fun. I was feeling whiskey and went with their s'mores cocktail per the bartenders recommendation - amazing. It was pretty quiet so we had our pick up seats - opted for the comfy couch and didn't regret the decision. On the whole, enjoyed this spot and am looking forward to return!

Mad Rabbit is one of my favorite local watering holes. It's got a wacky Alice In Wonderland…read morewhimsical theme that's subtle & fun. They do tours and tastings, but we usually choose from their great variety of cocktails. They have a rotating specials list and I've had some of the best cocktails from their many different concoctions. We love coming here for the casual, laid back vibe and pinball! They have about 10 different machines and change up every so often. They also have a big bookcase of what seems like every game you can imagine. We haven't played any of those because we come for the pinball, but a cool spot to relax with a drink and play some games with your group. There's plenty of seating with a variety of tables for small to large groups. They have standing pub tables and a lounge area with a comfy couch as well as some outdoor seating on their back patio. They also serve food and have daily specials. We're a big fan of the sidewinder fries. The bartenders are great - attentive, friendly, and prompt with their service. We Mad Rabbit. *only thing I would ding is that their pinball machines often need some service