From Park City to International Acclaim: Sustainable Spirits with Alpine Distilling

What does it take to build an internationally recognized, award-winning spirits brand while staying rooted in sustainability and regional identity? In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Sergeant, the CEO and Master Botanical Distiller behind Park City's own Alpine Distilling. Sarah takes us through the company's evolution since its founding in 2016, sharing how a local craft operation grew into a multi-award-winning powerhouse known for gin, bourbon, and complex botanical liqueurs. We explore the art, science, and values driving Alpine Distilling: - Mastering Botanical Distillation: Learn how Sarah approaches ingredients—from vapor-extracted botanicals in their world-renowned *Alpine Elevated Gin* to the subtle flavor contributions of wood barrels in their oak-aged whiskies. - A Decorated Product Lineup: The stories behind flagship spirits, including the *Straight Bourbon*, the double-casked *Triple Oak Whiskey*, and signature liqueurs like *Preserve* that is inspired by the Swaner Nature Preserve. - Sustainability & Expansion: Why being named Utah's "Green Business of the Year" three times is just the beginning, and what's in store for their eco-focused production site in Evanston, Wyoming. - Community, Education, and Culture: Learn how Alpine Distilling uses their Park City Social Club to host gin-making classes, collaborate with local partners like Ritual Chocolate and Park City Coffee Roasters, and cross-train their 27-person team. Whether you're a spirits enthusiast, a supporter of sustainable craft business, or curious about the fine art of botanical distillation, this conversation offers an inspiring look at authenticity in the glass. You can find Alpine Distilling products at the following locations: **Alpine Social Aid & Pleasure Club (Main Street Lounge)** - Address: 364 Main St, Park City, UT - Hours: Tuesday–Saturday (4:00 PM – 10:00 PM), Sunday (2:00 PM – 7:00 PM) - Offerings: Bottle sales to-go, spirit flights, cocktail service, pie pairings, and gin-making workshops. **Main Production Facility & Package Agency** - Address: 7132 N Silver Creek Rd, Park City, UT - Offerings: Direct bottle purchases from the production distillery and guided tours (by appointment). ### Utah State Liquor Stores (DABS) ### Online Shipping & Out-of-State Retailers - Direct-to-Consumer Online Orders: Order bottles directly online via https://www.alpinedistilling.com/dtcalpinedistilling.com/dtc for delivery (where state laws permit direct spirit shipping). - Out-of-State Liquor Retailers: Available through select national and regional online spirit retailers (e.g., Binny's or specialty west coast spirit outlets).