Breckenridge Distillery and University of Denver Athletics Release Limited-Edition Whiskey Celebrating Record 11th NCAA Men’s Hockey Championship
Key Highlights
- ➤230-bottle Breckenridge bourbon release priced at $179.99 per bottle
- ➤$100 from every bottle supports the Denver Men’s Ice Hockey Scholarship
- ➤Tilray subsidiary Breckenridge Distillery launches 101.7-proof commemorative whiskey
- ➤Denver captures record 11th NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey national championship
Expert Statements
Bryan Nolt, Founder and CEO of Breckenridge Distillery
“Denver hockey’s tradition of excellence reflects the same values we bring to every bottle we make: dedication, craftsmanship and pride in representing Colorado at the highest level.”
Bryan Nolt, Founder and CEO of Breckenridge Distillery
“Having DU Athletics supporters join us in the barrel room to help select this whiskey made the process truly collaborative, and knowing the proceeds will support the next generation of Denver hockey players makes this release even more meaningful.”
Josh Berlo, Vice Chancellor for Athletics and Ritchie Center Operations, University of Denver
“Last spring’s 11th Denver hockey national championship, the program’s third title in five years, was a special moment in Denver Athletics history.”
Josh Berlo, Vice Chancellor for Athletics and Ritchie Center Operations, University of Denver
“Special moments, especially ones of this magnitude, call for special commemoration.”
Josh Berlo, Vice Chancellor for Athletics and Ritchie Center Operations, University of Denver
“We are excited that a close group of supporters had the opportunity to provide input with Breckenridge Distillery and be a part of barrel tasting for this new product for our fans.”
Josh Berlo, Vice Chancellor for Athletics and Ritchie Center Operations, University of Denver
“To have a significant portion of the proceeds go towards hockey scholarships makes this a full circle commemoration and empowering future national success for the legacy and tradition that is Denver hockey.”
Tim Thompson, University of Denver alumnus and DU Athletics supporter
“We were welcomed with open arms at the Breckenridge distillery. They took us to a tasting area and provided us with the tools to evaluate different barrels and interact with each other and the staff.”
Tim Thompson, University of Denver alumnus and DU Athletics supporter
“It was great fun to play a small role in this partnership between DU Athletics and Breckenridge Distillery.”
DENVER, Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Breckenridge Distillery, an award-winning craft distillery and subsidiary of Tilray Brands, Inc.(NASDAQ: TLRY and TSX: TLRY), and University of Denver Athletics today announced the release of a limited-edition Breckenridge Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey celebrating the Denver Pioneers’ 2026 NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey National Championship.
The commemorative release celebrates Denver’s record 11th national championship while supporting the future of the program, with $100 from every bottle sold benefiting the Denver Men’s Ice Hockey Scholarship. The 230-bottle release was created from a special single barrel selected in collaboration with Denver Athletics supporters at Breckenridge Distillery and is bottled at 101.7 proof.
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