"52eighty Distilling opens in Littleton this weekend, bringing its Hearthstone American rye & Irish whiskey, Cackler’s bourbon, and Winter Wheat vodka to a tasting room at 10488 West Centennial Road. Attendees at the grand opening — 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday — will be able to sample these spirits made by brothers Erick and Drew Demgen, who are also planning to release a barrel-aged whiskey, gin, and Palisade peach vodka in coming months, as well as open an outdoor patio at the new 2,900-square-foot space." - Josie Sexton