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Stranahan's Opens the Vault for Charlene's Retirement

  • Stranahan's 200 South Kalamath Street Denver, CO, 80223 United States (map)

Features: Live Music by David Lawrence from 5pm-7pm & Pupusas Food Truck from 4pm-8pm

The oldest operating piece of Stranahan’s is officially retiring! “Charlene” the bottling machine has been a vital part of the Stran-a-fam since 2006. During her 17 years of whiskey service, Charlene has bottled countless Stranahan’s bottles, 25 batches of Snowflake, 8 Cask Thiefs, and the oldest American Single Malt ever produced, The Osopher.

Charlene is an icon amongst those who have visited the distillery and participated in Volunteer Bottling. To celebrate Charlene’s storied tenure, we’re throwing a retirement party on our patio! 

As part of the celebration, Stranahan’s will be un-vaulting old and rare expressions of Stranahan’s that Charlene has bottled over the years. Guests will have the unique opportunity to purchase these rare expressions as drams. 

Charlene will also be on display as part of her official send off!

FEATURED UN-VAULTED WHISKEYS:

  • Diamond Peak 4-year Solera Finish (released 2015)

  • Original Barrel 1,000 (released 2009)

  • Snowflake – Mt. Evans (released 2015)

  • Cask Thief Stolen Sip: Wheat of the Moment (released 2022)

The four un-vaulted whiskeys will be available for purchase as a pre-fixed flight for $35 or as individual drams (prices will vary) starting Friday, June 23. These special expressions will return to the vault after Monday, June 26.

Single Malt Society Special Offer:

Members of the Stranahan’s Single Malt Society will receive one complimentary dram of Snowflake Quandary Peak (2017) from June 23 – June 26. Please show your member ID in our Lounge to receive your special dram. This offer is only available to members, please visit our application page if you are interested in joining our exclusive group of Stran-a-fans!