UNDISTILLED by RED ROCKS SPIRITS

This episode, we sat down with Blue Ribbon Band and they had us cracking up. Definitely can't wait to see them live! Such a fun energy and just a talented group that truly seem to love each other. Follow along! @blue_ribbon_band blueribbonband.com @redrocksspirits redrocksspirits.com

Welcome to season 2! We are back and have been very busy making changes and growing our butts off. Challenges are bound to happen...right?? Anyway, we also sat down with Nick & Nicki of Nicki Walters Music and they are AWESOME! They are a duo out of Colorado making super exciting music and are just cool people. Check them out! Listen here Follow them @nickiwaltersmusic Follow us @redrocksspiri...

We'll be takWe're so excited to introduce you to Quinn. He's our first employee and he's absolutely crushing it as a sales rep for Red Rocks Spirits. We're so happy to have him on our team. From restaurants to distribution centers, his story is full of twists and turns that landed him back in his home state of Colorado and selling his heart out. You're not gonna want to mis...

In this special episode of UNDISTILLED by Red Rocks Spirits, we follow our head of sales, Willis, on a random sales day. Not our best sales day, not our worst. Just a typical day. Hear a real-time response to sales calls right after they happen. If you're curious what it takes to get our products in stores, or you're a sales person yourself, you'll love this episode. It's a very honest look at wha...

Think running your own business means sleeping in, calling the shots, and sipping cocktails all day? Think again. In this raw and real episode of  UNDISTILLED by Red Rocks Spirits , Ashley and Willis Blankenship break down the biggest  myths about being an entrepreneur , and what it  actually  looks like behind the scenes of Red Rocks Spirits. From 14-hour workdays to wearing every hat in the busi...

This week on  Undistilled by Red Rocks Spirits , we’re hanging out with  Grace Peck , the eye behind some of our favorite, soul-soaked photography of our products, Red Rocks Vodka and Red Rocks Cut Cask Whiskey. Hear Grace's story of brave leaps and treating people with...Grace! Find her: gpeckmediallc@gmail.com @gpeckmedia https://gpeckmediallc.com

What happens when your passion becomes exhausting? In this deeply personal episode of  UNDISTILLED by Red Rocks Spirits , Ashley and Willis Blankenship open up about the very real, often invisible experience of  burnout, and what it looks like when you're building a business, raising a family, and trying to stay human through it all. We get honest about the warning signs we ignored, the pressure o...

What do coding, cocktails, and a mythical productivity high have in common? Welcome to the wonderfully weird world of Ballmer Peak Distillery . In this episode of  Undistilled by Red Rocks Spirits , we chat with the brains behind the Lakewood-based distillery, Austin Adamson & Eric Strom. From interesting backgrounds to booze breakthroughs, they’re redefining what it means to be a craft distil...

From walking away from a 9-to-5 to walking into liquor stores with nothing but hustle—this week’s  Undistilled  guest is our very own  Willis Blankenship , Head of Sales at Red Rocks Spirits. We talk about how he helped turn a wild idea into a fast-growing brand, what it really takes to sell spirits in a crowded market, and why believing in your product (and yourself) is half the battle. Real talk...

This week on  Undistilled by Red Rocks Spirits , we sit down with  Karen Ashworth , the powerhouse behind  Dona Loca Tequila —a brand that’s rewriting the tequila rulebook with heart, hustle, and some serious agave knowledge. Karen takes us behind the scenes of her life as a woman leader in finance, building a bold spirits brand and shares the ups and downs of doing tequila differently . From pass...

In this episode of  UNDISTILLED by Red Rocks Spirits , we dive deep into Willis’s life before he was the driving force behind Red Rocks Spirits’ sales,—from his 22-year career in a 9-to-5 job to facing the challenges of being medically disqualified, and ultimately finding a new purpose in the world of spirits. We’ll explore how his past experiences shaped his approach to business, the grit it take...

What does it take to turn a dream into reality—both in sports and in business? In this episode of  UNDISTILLED by Red Rocks Spirits , we sit down with Tony Thompson, owner of the Arena Football League’s Colorado Spartans, to talk about his inspiring journey of leadership, perseverance, and building a winning culture. From overcoming obstacles to creating opportunities for athletes and fans alike,...

What do brunch, whiskey, and ramen have in common? They all bring people together for unforgettable experiences—and no one knows that better than Lacey Spruce, co-founder of Drink Denver! In this episode of  UNDISTILLED by Red Rocks Spirits , we sit down with one of the masterminds behind some of Denver’s most unique and beloved festivals, including Whiskey Throwdown & Doughnut Showdown, Brunc...

What does it really take to build a spirits brand from the ground up? In this episode of  UNDISTILLED by Red Rocks Spirits , we pull back the curtain on the wild, unpredictable, and rewarding journey of beginning our adventure with Red Rocks Spirits. From navigating liquor laws and securing distribution to the thrill (and frustration) of getting our bottles on store shelves, we share some of the s...

In this special, AND FIRST, episode of UNDISTILLED by Red Rocks Spirits, we’re flipping the script and diving into the incredible life story of our very own host, Ashley Blankenship—owner of Red Rocks Spirits and the definition of a true multi-hyphenate. Ashley’s journey has been anything but ordinary. From chasing dreams as a recording artist, to building a career in real estate, to embracing mot...

Grab a glass! UNDISTILLED by RED ROCKS SPIRITS is coming soon! We're busy planning an incredible line-up of special guests and outrageous stories of owning a spirits company. If you'd like to be a guest, please email info@redrocksspirits.com