When Shelter Distilling—a distillery based in Mammoth Lakes, California—opened its doors in Montrose, more than 2,400 guests joined in the grand opening fun in late May and sampled the spirits and foods on the menu. In addition to the 14,000-square-foot restaurant, bar, and event space, there also is a production and warehouse facility that accommodates making and storing whiskey, gin, bourbon, tequila, and specialty spirits. The company also brews beer and makes canned cocktails, using alpine snowmelt water and local ingredients in all products.
