Born from friendship, craft, and Colorado spirit, Locke + Co. Distilling’s DU Aspen Signature Bourbon represents the shared passion of DU alumni Owen Locke and Rick Talley. Aged five years and finished with hand-charred aspen wood from DU’s Kennedy Mountain Campus, this small-batch bourbon blends smooth vanilla, caramel, and warm spice with a subtle mountain character. Each bottle supports the General DU Scholarship Fund, making it more than a whiskey. It is a tribute to tradition, innovation, and the DU community.
10% of proceeds go to the General DU Scholarship Fund.
5 year Bourbon finished with aspen discs from DU’s Kennedy Mountain Campus.
locke + co. distilling du aspen signature bourbon
product
Locke + Co. Distilling DU Aspen Signature Bourbon
proof
88 Proof
aroma
A rich nose of vanilla, caramel, and toasted walnut opens to layers of cinnamon, ginger, and warm baking spice. Bing and dark cherry bring brightness and depth.
taste
Smooth and full-bodied, the palate balances spice and sweetness with notes of cinnamon and nutmeg. Caramelized sugar and honey lead into soft flavors of baked peach and apricot, showcasing the whiskey’s depth and Colorado character.
finish
Long and warming, with lingering cinnamon, nutmeg, and gentle oak. A touch of green apple tartness and aspen spice adds freshness before fading into soft caramel and vanilla.
aging process
Aged over five years in new 53-gallon American oak barrels, this bourbon is finished with hand-cut, hand-charred aspen wood discs from DU’s Kennedy Mountain Campus. The aspen finish adds a signature mountain warmth and subtle spice, creating a bourbon with a Taste Like None Other.