Owners

Barry and Debbie have been visiting the valley for decades before retiring here in 2011. Fraser Valley Distilling came to life with the help of the whole Young family, and they came out of retirement to make it a reality! Their love for Fraser Valley Distilling shines through in everything they do, from all of the distilling, barrel work, bottling, distribution, tours and more. Outside of the distillery you can find them hiking, biking or cross country skiing, walking their dogs Scruffy and Albie, or spending extra time with the family. They also have their hearts in many local nonprofits throughout the county, Debbie serves on the Board of Directors for Mountain Family Center, and they are passionate about the local community.

General Manager & Daily Operations:

With a doctorate in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics from Michigan State University, Jenna has a knack for concoctions. She is the "scientist" behind all of our vodkas, gins and agave spirits. You can also thank her for the long list of housemade products at the bar such as our liqueurs, fresh syrups, house tonics and more! She is most proud of the Gin line she has created and believes that everyone should give gin a chance! Our bar menu is carefully curated with simple, yet classic cocktails, along with house cocktails created by her and her amazing bar team. You can expect quality and consistency with every drink you order. Have a question about the science behind the business, don't be afraid to ask her! When she's not working hard, you can find her reading, hiking, traveling, and spending time with her beloved rescue dogs Tucker and Peanut.

Marketing/Social Media/Bottling & Distribution:

Rebecca is here to keep you up to date on everything in our Fraser Valley Distilling world. From new product releases, local events, and more! Behind the scenes she and Debbie run the bottling program, and keep up with local distribution among the local restaurants and liquor stores in town. You can find her many days of the week enjoying a family meal at FVD with her husband Edmund and kids, Ryder and Lucy and in her spare time, she serves on the Board of Directors for Grand Kids Learning Center and the Winter Park & Fraser Chamber of Commerce. When they aren't enjoying the fruits of their labor, you can find them all over town with the kids and their two rescue dogs, enjoying all the valley has to offer.

Chef Distilling/Distribution/Kitchen Creator:

Michael has a passion for traveling the world and learning about and trying new and classic culinary delights. Our menu is a true blend of the classics with a local and sustainable spin, inspired by his love for the world out there. There is a true philosophy behind the mindfulness of sourcing local and organic when possible to create a classic, yet memorable dish every visit. Don't sleep on our french fries, hand cut daily, and twice cooked to perfection! His passion for the world of whiskey is the inspiration behind our creations, especially the blends and special barrels programs, which he and Barry spend lots of time on behind the scenes. When he's not in the kitchen, or beside Barry distilling, you can find him and his wife Tatiana exploring the culinary world of Denver, traveling to South America to visit family, hitting the slopes, or hiking with their new rescue dog Arya.

Assistant Manager, Server & Bartender

Nicole has been with Fraser Valley Distilling since the day we opened our doors in 2018. She moved to Colorado from Michigan after traveling in Europe. She has worked at many great places in the valley and has a real passion for the community, the food service industry, events and management. She knows our menu and spirits well, and is happy to help in any way possible. So, If you have questions and can’t find a family member, you can approach Nicole.

During the summer you can find Nicole around the county servicing her food truck, Sweet Maggie's Donuts. She is also a member of the town of Fraser's Economic Development Advisory Committee. When she's not working hard you can find her hiking with her dog Maggie, foraging seasonal berries, skiing or traveling with friends and family.

Chef de Cuisine

Alex was born in Russia and adopted at the age of 15 into an American family with his little sister. After finishing high school in Atlanta, he went to culinary school, then moved to Colorado. He settled into Grand County and has been here for over 8 years. His culinary background spans over 24 years of working in a variety of restaurants and different positions, and with many cuisines. When he’s not working, you can find him hiking 14ers (he’s done 9!), biking, fishing, curling, anything outdoors, traveling when he can, going to concerts and spending time with his family, his puppy and time in the kitchen.