Stoneyard Distillery Launches Rum Horchata

DOTSERO, Colorado– Stoneyard Distillery of Dotsero in Western Colorado and Lucky-Oh of Denver have teamed together to give Horchata, the delicious Mexican drink of cinnamon, vanilla, cocoa, and coconut flavor an adult makeover with Colorado rum. Lucky-Oh Horchata Specialty Spirit is making its debut in retail locations across Colorado including Denver and the Western Slope markets of Vail and Aspen, with national distribution set to follow beyond summer 2016.

As Colorado’s newest craft distillery, Stoneyard Distillery, produces authentically local rum made with all Colorado-sourced ingredients including local beet sugar. Stoneyard’s added twist to this traditional beverage is set to revive an interest in Horchata. a traditional Spanish and Latin American beverage typically made of ground almonds, rice, barley or tiger nuts, which perfectly compliments the spicy nature of Mexican food.

“People across the country are fast discovering the appeal and versatility of Horchata, a beverage with origins in Mexico and Latin America,” said Stoneyard Distiller, Max Vogelman. “This popular drink has been carried across continents and language barriers, through millenniums, and by all types of people. Stoneyard and Lucky-Oh have given it a Colorado twist, using a little kick with our authentic Colorado Silver Rum!”

Distiller Vogelman describes Lucky-Oh Horchata Specialty Spirit as having a sweet, very rich and nutty nose with notes of cinnamon and vanilla. “Its texture is buttery and airy with a complex and entertaining mixture of spices transitioning throughout the mouth. A slight spicy heat on the back of the throat carries over the smooth texture going down,” he said. “The aftertaste is very pleasant with coconut coming through more strongly. It finishes with lingering spice flavors very complimentary of the next taste.”

“What makes our Horchata different? It is dairy free and can be added to your choice of any milk base to create your own wonderful and unique version of Horchata with very little effort,” said Lucky-Oh President Nick Laing. “We recommend enjoying the Lucky-Oh Horchata Specialty Spirit on the rocks, or shake it up with almond milk and shaved nutmeg or cardamom. “