Spirit of the Mountains: Utah’s Surprising Distillery Boom

Utah might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of whiskey flights or craft gin cocktails, but maybe it should be.

Despite some of the strictest liquor laws in the country, Utah’s distillery scene has quietly transformed into a hub of creativity, resilience, and award-winning spirits. What started as a few passionate pioneers has become a thriving craft industry that blends Old West grit with mountain-town innovation.