Breckenridge Distillery was founded in 2008 by Dr. Bryan Nolt in Breckenridge, Colorado, and holds the remarkable distinction of being the highest altitude distillery in the United States — and potentially the world. Situated high in the Rocky Mountains, the distillery draws on Colorado's pristine mountain spring water to craft its whiskeys, giving them a unique regional character that reflects the breathtaking landscape surrounding them. Breckenridge is best known as a multi-award-winning producer of bourbons, blended bourbons, and American single malts. The distillery began its journey with sourced bourbon proofed down with Colorado mountain spring water, before expanding into a broader portfolio of fully distilled expressions. The high altitude environment, with its lower atmospheric pressure and dramatic temperature swings, accelerates the maturation process and contributes to a distinct flavor profile that sets Breckenridge apart from lowland American distilleries. The distillery has earned considerable recognition on the international stage. In 2023, Breckenridge's 105 High Proof was named the World's Best Blended Whiskey at Whisky Magazine's World Whiskies Awards, following a rigorous blind judging process. In 2022, Breckenridge Distillery was acquired by Tilray, a Canadian global consumer goods company, for $102.9 million — a testament to the brand's remarkable growth and reputation within the American whiskey landscape.