Wood's High Mountain Distillery

I'm always amazed with how many cool and unique restaurants exist in mountain towns. This is the first time we went to Woods High since we usually focus on breweries when we're in town. We came here with a party of four around 5:45 on a Saturday and it was bumping! It is a small space so seating can be hit or miss - we snagged the end of a communal table. The vibes were spot on - I loved all the local art they had hanging, as well as the kayak and bicycle (holding liquor bottles in its basket) suspended from be ceiling. They also had a bunch of random games to play at the bar. As far as the drinks, they were all tasty. I got the ginger pear snap (Pear spiced infused San Luis Vodka, lemon, ginger liqueur, prickly pear, gingerbread spices) which had a tasty rim and a cinnamon stick that they lit and toasted, as well as a rosemary sprig for garnish.My husband got the Final Say (Treeline Barrel Rested Gin, Pineapple-Infused Treeline Gin, lime, green tea elixir), also tasty. If you're planning to come, just be aware that it'll be busy and you might have to wait for seating!

Our whole experience here was very special. While we do have a few local distilleries in the Orlando area; it's nothing like this. The inside has a cabin in the woods kind of feel to it. It's warm, cozy, and with the amazing drinks you'll have here, you'll want to stay all evening.You can order flights of what they make, but they also offer a variety of cocktails. There was one that I couldn't pass up. I didn't get the name of it but it's like a smokey old fashioned (See pic) It was honestly, one, if not the best drink I've ever had. The quality was just amazing. It was smooth, flavorful, well crafted, and strong!All of us agreed that their drinks were exceptional. I highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area.

This was a fun little place service was quick and informative for all there libations. The potato vodka had real smooth buttery finish to it an excellent mixing drink . I really enjoyed the Gins they had love the cardamom. In the one got so enamored with gin and vodka never made it to whiskey this way I have something to come back to because this was a great place in a great town .

Super fun vibe, great live music, friendly and fast bartender who handled the mob for Fibark weekend with ease. I had a great time and so many delicious drinks with friends.

With the extra time I now have due to covid, I thought I'd spend it reviewing some of the great places I've been. I visited Wood's last summer during a "14er" project where we hiked 14 fourteeners and visited 14 distilleries in 14 days. Wood's was our very final stop of the project and we couldn't have had a happier ending!We first enjoyed a tasting flight - they have some great whiskey as well as a few unique offerings. The tasting room atmosphere is a great place to hang out.But the real highlight was when we got to meet the owner, distiller, and mayor - PT! He was hanging out at the bar and gave us a tour as well as allowing me to interview him for our video. The only thing better than having a great whiskey is knowing that you are supporting good people. This place has both.If you want to check out my episode featuring Wood's, here's a link to my visit: https://youtu.be/cfJKbMmKkqgWhen the world opens up again after the pandemic - make sure this is one of the first places you visit. (PS They are available for bottle service and to-go cocktails during covid)

Seriously, some of the best cocktails out there. Great, creative flavor profiles. You wouldn't be able to get into this place if it were in a big city. Well done.

So good we took bought some to take home!We had received a gift certificate for our wedding to Wood's which included a tour of the Distillery, tastings and a couple free drinks. We started with tasting so once we toured we understood what we were looking at. Everything was delicious and is made to be sipped without having to add anything to the liquor. I like vodkas and gins but usually not a huge fan of whiskey. At Wood's, I was a fan of everything I tried! Meeting the owner (& mayor of Salida) was a huge perk too. Thank you VEBO for a great wedding gift package!

Stumbled upon this distillery after dinner in Salida. What a treat! Sam the mixologist was pleasant, friendly and entertaining. Drinks were delightful and the atmosphere was so much fun! We will definitely be returning to try and buy that hat off of Sam's head again in the future!

Came in with the fam. Good cocktails. Nice place. But, bartender behavior was borderline sociopathic and in a high trust society it's remiss not to warn others. So, come in at your own peril and stick to the menu where things are priced. :)

Visited with family and the woman working was incredibly rude and passive aggressive towards everyone in my party. We had never visited before and had some questions about the drink menu and she made us feel stupid and like we were wasting her time, even though we were the only customers in the store. The drinks were fine but because of her negative attitude, we will not be returning.