Red River Distillery operates its tasting room at 619 E Main Street in the heart of Red River, New Mexico, a mountain town known more for skiing than spirits. This distillery venture emerged as part of Red River Brewing Company’s expansion into craft spirits, bringing distillation to a community that sits at 8,750 feet elevation in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The operation produces vodka, gin, and whiskey using the high-altitude environment and local water sources that flow down from the surrounding peaks. The tasting room occupies street-level space on Main Street, putting visitors right in the middle of Red River’s compact downtown district where they can sample spirits before heading to the slopes or hiking trails. What started as a brewery’s side project has become a legitimate distillery operation, taking advantage of New Mexico’s growing craft spirits scene and the steady flow of tourists who visit this mountain resort town year-round.
