SME Chapter 77 January 2014 Meeting

With the ringing of a trolley bell, SME Chapter 77 Chair Dave Barton opened the first meeting of 2014. And it was a good one! Sean Smiley, owner and master distiller of State-38 Distillery hosted the event. He gave us a great tour–as a petroleum engineer  in his day job, he speaks “engineer”–and led us in a tasteful (and tasty) “quality control inspection” of his excellent Agave products.

Located at 400 Corporate Circle, Suite B, Golden Colorado 80401, State-38 Distillery, is going on their second month of operations. The company manufactures and markets outstanding agave products, to include vodka and a new liqueur that will knock your socks off! If you were not able to make this tour, or if you’d like to explore new offerings from State-38 Distillery, drop by and Sean will be happy to give you a tour and let you sample some of his fine product—and take a bottle or two home to share with your friends. Visit their website at this link for more information.

Many thanks to Sean for an informative—and enjoyable—tour of State-38 Distillery.

Look for an announcement soon about our next event. See you then!

Here are some photos of the State-38 Distillery tour, thanks to Bill Owens.

SME Chapter 77 Chair Dave Barton welcomes members and guests

State-38-Distillery owner Sean Smiley explains the origin of his company and the operation of the Tasting Room. This was followed by an excellent “QC inspection exercise”.

 

The distillation process

 

Aging the Agave

 

 

A great presentation. Thanks Sean!