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Business Insider: The 10 best whiskey brands you need to try, according to 2 renowned experts

April 27, 2020 In the Press

​In this COVID-19 world it's nice to have something positive in my in-box, and it's really nice to be reminded that, even though all we're producing right now is hand sanitizer, Santa Fe Spirits is foremost a whiskey distillery! This article from Business Insider was a most welcome addition to the Monday morning emails.

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We’ve got hand sanitizer!

Available for pick up at the distillery Mon-Fri. PLEASE EMAIL info@santafespirits.com for order form. Once we receive your order we will call you back to schedule a time for you to pick it up! click on orange We've got hand sanitizer! above to see sizes, prices and FAQs.

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Maxim article

Maxim: The Best American Whiskeys to Try Right Now

February 17, 2020 In the Press

As usual, Santa Fe Spirits is in good company! Maxim's list of American Single Malts gave an honorable mention to Apple Brandy Finished Colkegan, calling it "as smooth as your favorite Speyside."

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Barrel table at Santa Fe Spirits

Barrel Project Contest!

Do you have an idea for something you want to create out of an old Colkegan barrel? Now could be your chance! We have twelve 2L barrels at the distillery that are in no condition to go into our barrel aging kits, so we’re going to see what else they can become.

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New Mexican: Stuff Stockings and Faces: Holiday Gifts with a Culinary Bent

December 5, 2019 In the Press

"The preeminent artisan distillery in New Mexico — and possibly in the entire Southwest — is Santa Fe Spirits... The distilling team crafts a range of traditional spirits like vodka, gin, and whiskey — but for an unexpected gift, seek out some of the more distinctive, creative concoctions."

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Vinepair: American Single Malt Distillers Are the Wild West of Whiskey

November 21, 2019 In the Press

"American single malt whiskey sits squarely in the shadow of two behemoths: bourbon, a.k.a. America’s native spirit; and Scotch, an institution that has monopolized the single malt category for centuries.As such, forging a path in the category has proved challenging for American distillers, which are competing not only with Scotch, but with single malts from Japan, India, Taiwan, and New Zealand."

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Atapino

Edible NM: Eight Around the State: Craft Distilleries and Craft Cocktails

October 18, 2019 In the Press

"Publishers Stephanie and Walt Cameron are sharing some of their favorite finds around New Mexico in edible’s newest department, Eight Around the State. For this issue, they searched for distilleries with great craft cocktails. The craft cocktail movement has slowly made its way into New Mexico and the distilleries are leading the way. Every batch of spirit and every cocktail these distilleries are making is truly artisanal and created by hand with love."

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Rocky Mountain Bride New Mexico 2019

October 18, 2019 In the Press

You just never know where we'll turn up next: Rocky Mountain Bride thought Atapino would make a great groomsman's gift (page 22). We have to agree. Though we think it would be equally good for a bridesmaid's gift, a father of the bride gift, mother of the bride gift, wedding photographer gift... Honestly, the bride should have some just for herself!

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USA Today: Best Craft Gin Distilleries

October 15, 2019 In the Press, Accomplishments

USA Today 10Best travel guides scour the country to find the 10 best in myriad categories.

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Cowboys & Indians: Taste of the West: Santa Fe

October 8, 2019 In the Press

​Ellise Pierce gives a quick pick of things to try in Santa Fe in the October 2019 issue of Cowboys & Indians, and Santa Fe Spirits made the list!

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Albuquerque Journal:Tasting room an exclusive showcase for NM wines

October 4, 2019 In the Press

​Crafted in Hotel Chaco continues to garner press as a hot new place to go in Albuquerque, as it should! A bar that focuses on New Mexico wine, beer and spirits is a great way for a local hotel to showcase some of what New Mexico has to offer. The latest article, in the Albuquerque Journal, quotes Daniel Gutierrez, head of Crafted’s wine and spirits program, saying that Wheeler's Gin is "the most distinct New Mexican spirit that we have." That's what we strive for in our Wheeler's Gin, so we're happy to hear that!

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Albuquerque Business First: A look at Hotel Chaco’s new wine tasting room

September 30, 2019 In the Press

"Wine and spirits connoisseurs can sample local favorites at a new tasting room in the Sawmill District.Business First toured Crafted, a new 841-square-foot tasting room at Heritage Hotels & Resorts' Hotel Chaco in Old Town. The tasting room features wines and spirits from across the state, artwork by local artist Jodie Herrera and indoor and outdoor seating. The tasting room will be open daily from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m."

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Albuquerque Journal: Fighting Hunger: Brewery, vineyard, distillery team up to benefit food bank

September 26, 2019 In the Press

"Tap Into Craft and help resolve hunger.Marble Brewery, Lescombes Family Vineyards and Santa Fe Spirits are teaming up for the second year for the Tap Into Craft, which benefits Roadrunner Food Bank. The effort will run through September."

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Punch: The State of American Craft Whiskey

August 14, 2019 In the Press

Clay Risen sets out to answer the question where is American whiskey today? And is regionalization the future—or is it already here? taking a look at the American craft whiskey scene ten years after the insurgence of the spirit.

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Whisky Advocate: Smoky American Whiskey Every Peat Head Should Try

August 14, 2019 In the Press

"If you’re fond of peaty Islay scotches, there’s a whole new world of smoke to discover in America. Distillers are using peat, mesquite, hickory and more to impart both subtle and strong smoke flavors on single malt, rye, and other styles. Stoke the flames of your enthusiasm for the smoky stuff with these whiskeys." So heads the Whisky Advocate list of smoky American whiskeys. Originally published in Fall 2018, this list was re-released in July 2019.

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