Council approves expanded alcohol permit for Eagle River Distilling (Mentor & Whiskey)

Oct 27, 2026

The council approved an expanded spirit‑manufacturer alcohol permit for Eagle River Distilling (doing business as Mentor and Whiskey / Minturn). Staff recommended approval after reviewing parking, food‑service requirements and health‑department input; the state must complete final licensing before new alcohol sales begin.

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Town staff reviewed an application for a spirit‑manufacturer expanded alcohol beverage permit for Eagle River Distilling LLC (doing business as Mentor and Whiskey). Staff said the new class of license was created by recent state legislation and that the town received the application in time to act; planners and the county health department raised no objections. Staff recommended approval and noted the license remains subject to state approval before expanded sales may commence.

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