Bear Creek Distillery

11/03/2026

There's a whole lot more going on in this bottle than meets the eye.

Our Spiced Rum starts with a base of organic evaporated cane juice before getting a little extra personality from a blend of citrus and aromatic spices.

The result is a rich, flavorful rum that's just as comfortable in a cocktail as it is poured over ice.

11/03/2026

Hope everybody's ready for a little fun, because we've got one heck of a week lined up at Bear Creek!

Pizza, bingo, local art, reggae, DJs, and plenty of good eats. We're packing a whole lot into the next few days, and we'd love to see you out for some of it!

THURSDAY 11/5
Terra Mia Neapolitan Pizza is bringing the pies from 4pm – 8pm.

Music Video Bingo with LibBingo kicks off at 6pm – 8pm. Free to play, prizes to win, and plenty of music videos to keep you entertained!

FRIDAY 11/6
Blue Pan Food Truck joins us from 5pm – 9pm.

Our monthly First Friday Art Show takes over the tasting room from 7pm – 10pm. Come show some love to our local artists!

SATURDAY 11/7
Rum & Reggae is back with DJ MooreLove from 8pm – 11pm. Good music, rum specials, and plenty of reasons to get moving.

SUNDAY 11/8
CJ Sticky Fingers is serving up the goods from 5pm – 8pm.

Sun.Sets with DJ Kimani keeps the weekend rolling from 5pm – 8pm. Come settle in for some Sunday grooves!

Four days packed with reasons to come hang out, catch up with friends, and enjoy a little Bear Creek.

So, who's coming out this week? Better yet, which events are we seeing you at?

11/01/2026

Today's agenda:

Find a comfortable spot.
Pour something from Bear Creek.
See where the afternoon takes you.

Pretty ambitious Sunday plans, if you ask us.

We're opening the tasting room at 2pm for anyone who wants to join us.

What's on your Sunday agenda?

10/30/2026

Turns out, cocktails and creativity make a pretty good pair.

Painting With a Twist is taking over the tasting room on Thursday, December 10th, from 7pm – 9pm for a night of art, drinks, and questionable artistic confidence.

The best part? You don't need to know a thing about painting. Their instructor will guide you through the whole process, so all you've got to do is show up, grab a cocktail, and give it your best shot.

Bring your friends, bring your creativity, and leave with a masterpiece of your own.

Thursday, December 10th | 7pm – 9pm

Ready to put that creativity to the test? Click the link below to grab your tickets and save your spot!

Pick a painting, invite your friends, and enjoy step-by-step instruction with our experienced and enthusiastic local artists. You'll leave with a one-of-a-kind creation and be ready to come back again.

10/30/2026

We're not entirely sure what's gotten into everyone around here.

But we're rolling with it.

Instilloween is this Saturday, and the tasting room is about to be full of questionable characters, incredible costumes, and people who know how to have a good time.

Pragz and Dbo of Party Shark Music are bringing the grooves, and we've got $300 in cash and prizes up for grabs in our costume contest!

We're also pulling out all the stops with a special Halloween cocktail menu, FREE tacos, tarot card readings by Peace Love and Bubbly, and a photobooth hosted by Sol 360 Productions.

The taco bar is free while supplies last, and tarot readings are $20 for three cards.

Saturday, October 31st | 8pm – 11pm

Get those costumes ready, grab your favorite people, and come spend Halloween with us.

Things are about to get interesting.

10/28/2026

Not all spice belongs in the kitchen.

Some of it belongs in your glass.

Our Spiced Rum brings together real spices, fresh citrus, and a whole lot of character for a rum that's as flavorful as it is versatile.

How are you enjoying yours? Neat, on the rocks, or mixed into a cocktail?

10/27/2026

Why is some rum clear while other rum is dark?

Believe it or not, all rum comes off the still crystal clear.

So where does that beautiful golden or deep amber color come from?

Barrel Aging

When rum spends time in an oak barrel, it gradually pulls color and flavor compounds from the wood. Depending on the barrel and aging conditions, this can introduce notes of vanilla, caramel, toasted oak, and spice.

The longer a rum spends in contact with the wood, the more opportunity it has to develop color and complexity. But barrel type, char level, and aging conditions all play a role in the final result.

Filtration

Here's where things get interesting. Not all clear rum is unaged!

Some rums spend time in barrels before being filtered to remove much of the color while retaining some of the character developed during aging.

So, does darker mean better?

Not at all.

Color alone doesn't tell you how long a rum has been aged, how it was made, or how it's going to taste.

From bright, crisp silver rums to rich, oak influenced aged expressions, each style brings something different to the glass.

The next time you're choosing a rum, remember that there's a whole lot more to the spirit than its color.