Laws Whiskey House has announced Rio Grande Rye Edition, the second release in its annual Headwaters Series—a collection of limited-edition whiskeys, each crafted to honor a different Colorado river and raise awareness for water conservation across the state. The series is designed to support organizations dedicated to safeguarding Colorado's rivers by donating 10 per cent of sales to Colorado’s leading water conservation programs. The series also includes Laws Whiskey House's Colorado River Four Grain Bourbon.
The Rio Grande River, which sustains millions across the Southwest and supports multi-generational farms in Colorado’s San Luis Valley, serves as the inspiration for this second release. Distilled from 100 per cent heirloom rye grown in the valley and proofed with purified water from the Rio Grande itself, this rye whiskey is a reflection of the region’s unique terroir. The whiskey not only showcases the unique mineral influence of the Rio Grande but also underscores Laws’ ongoing commitment to protecting Colorado’s rivers through education, storytelling, and charitable giving.
Tasting notes provided by Laws Whiskey House say this release has notes of cola syrup, sandalwood, and lemon zest on the nose, followed by pear, honey, and graham cracker on the palate.
10 per cent of the proceeds from this release will go toward the Rio Grande Headwaters Restoration Project—an environmental initiative that focuses on stabilizing riverbanks, improving irrigation infrastructure, and protecting habitats while maintaining critical water use for agriculture and recreation.
Al Laws, founder of Laws Whiskey House, commented: “Water is essential not only to our whiskey-making process but to the communities and ecosystems that rely on these rivers. The Rio Grande Edition is our way of honoring the river that nourishes the grains we use and giving back to ensure its vitality for future generations.”
Laws Headwaters Series: Rio Grande Rye Edition (RRP $84.99) is available exclusively at the Denver-based Laws Whiskey Sanctuary.
