Vacations are for relaxing, enjoying the great company of friends and family, and unwinding. One of the best ways to do that is by finding the best breweries or distilleries in the area you are vacationing in. New Mexico not only boasts great sights to admire while savoring a drink, but it also offers great-tasting beer at exciting breweries and distilleries.
A place in the state known for its sights, breweries, and distilleries is around Taos, New Mexico. Before you start planning out your evening at Taos, New Mexico’s breweries and distilleries, you should find a place to end your night. M Vacation Properties & Resorts is your best bet for lodging near the best attractions, restaurants, breweries, and distilleries that Taos, New Mexico, has to offer.
What Is The Best Beer Or Spirits In New Mexico?
Order a pint or cocktail and enjoy the taste and the sights of New Mexico. These are some of the best beers and spirits in the state and near Taos, New Mexico.
Red River Brewery And Distillery
This is the best place to try a variety of delicious beers and award-winning spirits. You can either visit the source in Red River or find their beer and spirits in stores throughout the area. Here are some of their standout creations.
- Silver King Vodka:
- Best of Category, American Vodka, ADI Int’l Spirits Competition, 2021
- 95 Points – Double Gold, Craft Distillers Competition, 2021
- Gold, ACSA Spirits Judging Competition, 2024
- Double Gold, SIP Awards, 2023
- Purkapile Rum
- Silver, Best White Rum, The Fifty Best, 2022
- Cabresto Cañon Agave Spirit
- Gold, San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2019
- Bronze, ADI International Spirits Competition, 2021
- Mallette Bros. Gin
- Double Gold, Best Gin, The Fifty Best, 2024
- Double Gold, Best Gin, The Fifty Best, 2022
- Gila Monster Bacanora
- Bronze, ACSA Spirits Judging Competition, 2024
- Rio Grande Sotol
- Double Gold, SIP Awards, 2023
- Black Copper Rye Whiskey
- Gold, San Francisco Spirits Competition, 2019
- Bronze, ADI International Spirits Competition, 2021
The Lounge by Rolling Still Distillery
The Lounge by Rolling Still Distillery is a woman-owned distillery that utilizes water from the Sangre De Cristo Mountains of Taos, New Mexico. They have a few locations in the area, including one in the Taos Ski Valley and another in downtown Taos. These are their award-winning vodka infusions.
- The Classic
- Gold, SIP Awards, 2022
- Gold, San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2022
- Lady Lavender
- Double Gold, SIP Awards, 2022
- Gold, New York World Wine & Spirits Competition, 2021
- Chimayo Red Chile
- Double Gold, New York World Wine & Spirits Competition, 2021
- Innovation Award, SIP Awards, 2022
- Hatch Green Chile
- Gold, SIP Awards, 2022
- Gold, USA Spirits Ratings, 2021
- Las Cruces Pecans
- Silver, New York World Wine & Spirits Competition, 2021
This Is Just A Sample Of The Best Distilleries In New Mexico
You can find plenty more great distilleries, breweries, and wineries throughout New Mexico and near your vacation rental with M Vacation Properties & Resorts. We offer spacious valley condos, ski-view rentals, and historic rooms at the St. James Hotel. Remember to keep an eye on the weather and snow report.
Our Taos, New Mexico vacation rentals inventory includes ski-in/ski-out and hot tub properties. Call 800-453-3498 to learn more or check our availability online.