Mythology Distillery sits at 2875 Elk River Road in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, founded by Todd Leopold and Scott Leopold in 2008. These brothers brought serious credentials to the craft distilling world—Todd trained at the Siebel Institute and Doemens Academy in Germany, while Scott worked in malting and brewing before they launched their operation. What started as Leopold Bros in Denver expanded into this Steamboat Springs location, where they focus on pre-Prohibition era spirits and historically accurate production methods. The distillery operates out of a converted warehouse space that houses their custom-built stills and aging facilities, producing whiskey, gin, vodka, and liqueurs using floor-malted barley and other traditional techniques. The Leopold brothers didn’t stumble into distilling—they researched historical recipes and production methods with academic precision. Todd’s European training in fermentation science combined with Scott’s malting expertise created a foundation for recreating spirits the way they were made over a century ago. They’ve spent years tracking down heirloom grains, studying old distilling texts, and even working with historians to perfect their approach. Their Three Chamber Rye, for instance, uses a distillation method from the 1800s that was largely forgotten until they brought it back. The brothers also operate their own malting floor, one of the few distilleries in America to malt their own barley on-site. Visitors get to see this historical approach in action during tours that cover everything from grain selection to bottling. The tasting room showcases their full range, including some experimental batches that never make it to wide distribution. You’re tasting spirits made with techniques that most modern distilleries abandoned decades ago, which gives everything a distinctly different character. The space feels more like a working laboratory than a polished visitor center, which fits perfectly with their research-driven approach to recreating America’s distilling heritage.