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Archetype distills its gin and vodka from wine grapes rather than grain, following the original recipes for both spirits, and it calls itself the first dedicated gin distiller in the Vail Valley. The spirits are made at the distillery in Gypsum; the tasting room on Gore Creek Drive, inside Sitzmark Vail, is where you can try them in cocktails and neat pours.

It suits anyone who says they don't like clear spirits, cocktail fans who want something they cannot order elsewhere, and small groups looking for an après stop or a class that isn't on the mountain. Alcohol-free drinks are taken seriously too.

The spirits

The four flagships are Archangel vodka, made from the free-run juice of wine grapes; Archrival gin, with tea botanicals, lavender and cassia bark; Archfiend vodka, smoked over cherry wood; and Archrebel gin, smoked with alder for an earthy, mezcal-like edge. Behind them sit more than two dozen vacuum-distilled flavour spirits, from citrus, dill and Earl Grey to truffle and beef jerky, which the bar uses to build drinks. President and master distiller Michael Chapyak studied distilling in Kentucky and with gin distillers in the UK.

The cocktail menu

Signatures include the Sitz Spritz, a Vesper-style drink of Archangel vodka and Archrival gin, the Mountain GOAT mule, the smoky New Fangled and the Firebird paloma. You can also build your own by choosing a spirit, flavour profile, intensity and texture. The food menu is sharable plates, from meats and cheeses to caviar and cookies, and the alcohol-free list includes a house-brewed tonic.

Cocktail classes

Four classes run in the tasting room on Mondays and Wednesdays and by appointment: Creator for classic styles, Outlaw for the smoked spirits, Magician for egg-white drinks and Explorer for the house signatures. Each covers three cocktails and is demonstration-led, so guests taste and learn rather than mix, and leave with a recipe book and bar snacks. Book at least 24 hours ahead; prices and times are in the FAQ.

Inside Sitzmark Vail

The tasting room is part of Sitzmark Vail, which lists Archetype as one of its two food and drink options. The other is The Left Bank, the French restaurant in the same building, which makes a cocktail here an easy start to dinner there.

Sources: home, our story, spirits, cocktail menu, visit us, cocktail classes, hours and contact, Sitzmark Vail food and drink. Checked September 23, 2026.

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183 Gore Creek Dr Ste 7
Vail, 81657

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About Archetype Distillery

Quick answer: Archetype Distillery is a business at 183 Gore Creek Dr Ste 7, Vail, CO 81657. Archetype's Vail Village tasting room pours wine-grape gin and vodka in cocktails, with small plates and cocktail classes, inside Sitzmark Vail.

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Archetype distills its gin and vodka from wine grapes rather than grain, following the original recipes for both spirits, and it calls itself the first dedicated gin distiller in the Vail Valley. The spirits are made at the distillery in Gypsum; the tasting room on Gore Creek Drive, inside Sitzmark Vail, is where you can try them in cocktails and neat pours.

It suits anyone who says they don't like clear spirits, cocktail fans who want something they cannot order elsewhere, and small groups looking for an après stop or a class that isn't on the mountain. Alcohol-free drinks are taken seriously too.

The spirits

The four flagships are Archangel vodka, made from the free-run juice of wine grapes; Archrival gin, with tea botanicals, lavender and cassia bark; Archfiend vodka, smoked over cherry wood; and Archrebel gin, smoked with alder for an earthy, mezcal-like edge. Behind them sit more than two dozen vacuum-distilled flavour spirits, from citrus, dill and Earl Grey to truffle and beef jerky, which the bar uses to build drinks. President and master distiller Michael Chapyak studied distilling in Kentucky and with gin distillers in the UK.

The cocktail menu

Signatures include the Sitz Spritz, a Vesper-style drink of Archangel vodka and Archrival gin, the Mountain GOAT mule, the smoky New Fangled and the Firebird paloma. You can also build your own by choosing a spirit, flavour profile, intensity and texture. The food menu is sharable plates, from meats and cheeses to caviar and cookies, and the alcohol-free list includes a house-brewed tonic.

Cocktail classes

Four classes run in the tasting room on Mondays and Wednesdays and by appointment: Creator for classic styles, Outlaw for the smoked spirits, Magician for egg-white drinks and Explorer for the house signatures. Each covers three cocktails and is demonstration-led, so guests taste and learn rather than mix, and leave with a recipe book and bar snacks. Book at least 24 hours ahead; prices and times are in the FAQ.

Inside Sitzmark Vail

The tasting room is part of Sitzmark Vail, which lists Archetype as one of its two food and drink options. The other is The Left Bank, the French restaurant in the same building, which makes a cocktail here an easy start to dinner there.

Sources: home, our story, spirits, cocktail menu, visit us, cocktail classes, hours and contact, Sitzmark Vail food and drink. Checked September 23, 2026.

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Neighborhood: Vail Village
Cuisine: Cocktail bar / distillery tasting room
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Closed · Opens 3:00 PM Wed

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Mon
3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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Closed
Wed–Sat
3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sun
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Amenities at Archetype Distillery

  • Cocktail classes
  • Build-your-own cocktails
  • Small plates
  • Alcohol-free menu
  • Bottle shop
  • Private group bookings

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Archetype tasting room?
At 183 Gore Creek Drive, #7, inside Sitzmark Vail in Vail Village. The phone number is (970) 333-6565. The distillery itself is at 458 Plane Street in Gypsum.
What are the tasting room hours?
Normal hours are Monday 3 to 10 p.m., Tuesday by appointment, Wednesday to Saturday 3 to 10 p.m., and Sunday 3 to 6 p.m. Right now the tasting room is running by appointment only from October 5 through November 11, 2026 (the official contact page gives those dates), so call (970) 333-6565 to book before you go during that window; normal walk-in hours apply outside it.
Can I visit the distillery in Gypsum?
Yes. The Gypsum distillery is open Tuesday to Saturday from noon to 6 p.m.; call (970) 333-6564. Archetype does not publish a formal tour there, so treat it as a visit to the production site during open hours rather than a bookable tour, the bookable experiences (the cocktail classes) are at the Vail tasting room.
What makes Archetype's spirits different?
They are distilled from wine grapes instead of grain, following the original recipes for gin and vodka. The range includes two smoked spirits: Archfiend vodka over cherry wood and Archrebel gin over alder.
How much are the cocktail classes?
The Creator class is 60 dollars per person and starts at 3 p.m. The Outlaw class is 70 dollars at 3 p.m., and the Magician and Explorer classes are 70 dollars at 5 p.m. Each lasts 60 to 90 minutes and seats 15 to 20.
How do I book a class?
Book online through Archetype's website or call the tasting room, at least 24 hours ahead. Classes run on Mondays and Wednesdays and by appointment; private and semi-private bookings are available for groups, and weekend classes can be arranged at a premium rate. Same-day cancellations are charged the full price.
Do guests make their own cocktails in class?
No. Classes are demonstrations with tastings: guests learn the history, glassware and techniques behind three cocktails and take home a recipe book to make them later. Bar snacks are included.
Is there food?
Yes. The tasting room serves sharable plates, from meats and cheeses to caviar and cookies. It is a small-plates menu alongside the drinks, not a full restaurant menu.
Are there alcohol-free drinks?
Yes. The menu has a dedicated alcohol-free section, including Don't Call Me Shirley (a ginger beer and cherry cooler), Italian sodas with house-made syrups, and The Atomic, made with the house-brewed tonic.
Can I buy bottles?
Yes. Bottles can be shipped direct through Archetype's online shop, and a spirits locator on its website lists retailers.

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