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The first distillery in the world to be awarded the LEEDv4 BD+C Platinum certification

Aspen Vodka was founded in 2021 and has been a hit with craft-loving locals in its eponymous hometown ever since. But now it’s ready to bring its award-winning product to a larger market across the United States. And it’s doing so with an unprecedented degree of sustainability. Today, the distillery announces that it’s the first in the world to be awarded a LEEDv4 BD+C Platinum certification—the highest standard for building energy efficiency by the U.S. Green Building Council.

It’s been a banner year for the brand. This latest announcement comes on the heels of the brand picking up a prestigious Double Gold Medal at the 2024 World Spirits Competition. Soon you’ll see the 80-proof spirit on shelves across Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Nevada, New York, and Texas, retailing for around $30 per bottle. It’s distilled entirely from locally sourced, non-GMO Rocky Mountain wheat, lending the liquid a creamy mouthfeel. Subtle hints of citrus and anise characterize the rounded palate.

In order to affect all that in wholly environmentally-friendly fashion, the 18,000-square-foot operation relies on offsite renewable solar and battery storage to create more energy than it consumes. Specifically, 105% of necessary electricity is supplied by this combination of infrastructure. Furthermore, over half of the campus’s eight acre footprint is reserved for regenerative agriculture, providing local sourcing for both culinary partners in Aspen and guests at the tasting room.

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Aspen Vodka also partners with a cutting-edge industrial wastewater company called Aquacycl to implement its “BioClectrochemical Treatment Technology.” It allows run-off from distillation to be treated onsite without carbon emissions, before being returned to the neighboring Roaring Fork River.

Founder Matt Patel

“We are incredibly proud to lead the industry with our ambitious and innovative environmental practices,” said Aspen Vodka founder Matthew Patel of the new certification. “Producing a luxury vodka with unrivaled quality, at the world’s cleanest distillery sets a new benchmark for sustainability.”

His commitment to the cause has attracted the attention of serious investors. Earlier this year, the distillery teamed up with spirits incubator WES Brands to help accelerate growth of the luxury product. Its impressive portfolio already includes Flecha Azul Tequila, Fraser & Thompson Whiskey, and BSB Flavored Whiskey.

Patel, for his part, hopes that his success can serve as an example for other startups in the space. “Our LEEDv4 BD+C Platinum certification is a testament to our commitment to excellence in both quality and environmental stewardship,” he adds. “We hope to inspire our industry peers to elevate their sustainability efforts.”

Indeed, the rapid growth of Aspen Vodka makes it clear that economical and ecological demands can be served in the same bottle.

Distilled from 100% non-GMO Colorado Wheat

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