Ancestors Distilling 'Silver Jack' Vodka, Colorado

Inspired by the rugged elevation and legendary waters of Colorado’s San Juan Mountains, Ancestors Distilling's Silver Jack' Vodka delivers a clean, smooth spirit grounded in heritage and high-altitude clarity. Made from 100% American corn and proofed with pure Rocky Mountain water, this vodka is a nod to both place and lineage, refined yet refreshingly approachable.

Product Details:

• Style: Vodka
• Base Ingredient: 100% American corn
• Alcohol: 40% ABV (80 Proof)
• Distiller & Owner: Wes Panther

Sensory Description:

Silver Jack Vodka opens with a soft grain aroma and subtle minerality, a quiet nod to the glacial waters that inspired it. The palate is velvety and lightly sweet from the corn base, with a remarkably clean, crisp finish. Silky in texture and beautifully restrained in heat, it’s the kind of vodka that’s equally satisfying in a martini or served ice-cold, neat.

Distiller's Background:

Founded by Wes Panther, Ancestors Distilling is steeped in generational passion for spirits. From moonshiners and master distillers in Kentucky to modern-day artisans in Colorado, Wes carries forward a family legacy that spans brewing, distilling, and bootlegging. After years spent apprenticing across the American South and honing his craft in rum, gin, vodka, and whiskey, Wes returned home to Fort Collins to establish his distillery. Silver Jack Vodka, named after the remote Silver Jack Mine, is a tribute to the spirits of the past and the untamed beauty of the Rockies.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve well chilled at 40–45°F. Ideal in a classic dirty martini, vodka soda with lemon, or an alpine-inspired Mule. Its smooth profile and light sweetness also make it perfect for infusions, from citrus zest to wild herbs. Just as good a fireside after a hike as it is on the dinner table.

Ancestors Distilling 'Silver Jack' Vodka captures the wild purity of its mountain origin and the deeply personal story of a family legacy. Smooth, crisp, and crafted with care, it’s more than a vodka; it’s a tribute to those who came before and a toast to those who follow.