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7/21/22 7/21/22

Impact Report for the Year of 2021

We are excited to publicly release our Impact Report for the year of 2021. This report measures our environmental footprint, ways we reduce our impact, employment practices, community stewardship, causes we support, and goals for 2022.

7/19/22 7/19/22

UK and European Updates from Montanya

We’ve had many exciting developments in the UK and EU over the past few months to share with you guys!

7/6/22 7/6/22

Montanya and Crested Butte Celebrate Juneteenth

Juneteenth, established as a federal holiday last year, is a holiday that Montanya cares deeply about commemorating.

5/30/22 5/30/22

In the media: When Karen Hoskin Isn’t Making Rum, She’s Ripping Around The Mountains Of Crested Butte

We love living in the mountains as much as we love making rum!

5/23/22 5/23/22

Father's Day Cocktail Recipes

Looking for the perfect cocktail recipe for Father’s Day? We’ve listed some of our customer favorites.

4/22/22 4/22/22

Earth Month and Sustainability at Montanya

Happy Earth Month! Our Sustainability Manual offers a comprehensive view of our sustainability efforts at Montanya.

3/21/22 3/21/22

In the media: The Drinks Industry Has an Ageism Problem

Seven Fifty Daily explores if the drinks industry has a ageism problem and asks several leaders in the industry their opinions.

3/14/22 3/14/22

B Corp Month 2022

Although we are moving and expanding, our sustainability practices and being a B Corp remain are our top priority.

3/8/22 3/8/22

In the media: Ten female-founded drinks brands

To mark International Women’s Day, The Spirits Business put the spotlight on 10 pioneers who have successfully started their own drinks brands.

3/2/22 3/2/22

In the media: Rum Rebels

Rum Rebels, a book about women-distilled rum, features a chapter on our founder and owner, Karen Hoskin.

2/8/22 2/8/22

In the Media: Do Spirits Need to Be Sustainable

Being a sustainable spirit is more important now than ever. Seven Fifty Daily explains why in this recent article.

2/1/22 2/1/22

In the Media: Served Up Podcast

Karen Hoskin talks to the Served Up podcast about Covid in the hospitality business and much more.

12/30/21 12/30/21

An update from Montanya

An update on our new tasting room and Covid protocols.

11/5/21 11/5/21

In the Media: 14 Gifts that Take Care of the Planet

A must-have list for the holiday shopper—14 gifts that take of the planet, from B Corps.

10/18/21 10/18/21

Gift Guide

We’ve rounded up some of our favorite Montanya Rum items in this rum lovers’ buyer’s guide.

10/14/21 10/14/21

In the Media: Existential Understaffing

A closer look at the hospitality industry’s worker shortage and some thoughts on what might be done about it.

9/27/21 9/27/21

Honey Update

As of summer 2021, Montanya no longer adds caramelized honey to any of our rums. Read on to learn why.

9/2/21 9/2/21

Tasting Room Changes

A personal note from our founder and owner Karen Hoskin on changes planned for our Crested Butte, Colorado Tasting Room.

9/1/21 9/1/21

In the Media: Master of Malt

A great in-depth piece on our founder and owner Karen and her journey to create Montanya Distillers.

8/27/21 8/27/21

In the Media: InsideHook

This article features cocktail recipes that use more than one type of rum.