Aspen Vodka Meets Blue Island’s Chef & Shucker Masterclass
—Aspen Vodka
There are few things more exhilarating than cracking open a fresh oyster, tasting its pure ocean essence—except maybe doing it alongside a crystal-clear shot of Aspen Vodka. For the next three months, Blue Island Oyster Bar is thrilled to feature Aspen Vodka in our Chef & Shucker Masterclass, pairing its silky, alpine-filtered spirit with the briny bounty of our East and West Coast oysters.
Why Aspen Vodka?
Born high in the Rocky Mountains, Aspen Vodka is distilled five times and filtered through aspen charcoal, giving it an ultra-smooth mouthfeel and a whisper-light finish. With subtle hints of sweet cream and minerality, it’s the perfect counterpoint to plump, chilled oysters—each sip cleanses the palate and lets that oyster liquor shine.
Artisanal Craftsmanship: Small-batch distillation in Aspen, Colorado, ensures quality in every drop.
Pure Alpine Water: Sourced from snowmelt, the water’s natural softness complements the oyster’s brine.
Clean, Crisp Finish: No harsh burn—just a silky smoothness that elevates the shucking ritual.
The Chef & Shucker Masterclass Experience
Join us for our hands-on oyster shucking classes (held at Cherry Creek’s Blue Island Oyster Bar) where our Head Shucker and Chef team up to teach you:
Oyster Selection & Shucking Techniques – Learn how to pick the plumpest oysters and open them with confidence.
Flavor Pairing Fundamentals – Discover why certain wines and spirits, like Aspen Vodka’s clean profile, work so beautifully with different oyster varietals.
Mini Cocktail Workshop – Shake up a martini riff, rimmed with truffle salt and garnished with a Blue Cheese-Stuffed Olive.
Tasting Flight & Q&A – Sample oysters alongside curated cocktail or wine pours, and get all your questions answered.
Caviar & Cocktails — Tickets Still Available
And if oysters aren’t quite your thing, we will also feature a caviar masterclass on September 2. Join us for the end of summer soirée, Caviar & Cocktails, featuring indulgent caviar and vodka pairings, refreshing Aspen Vodka cocktails, and all the vibes to wrap up summer right.
📅 Tuesday, September 2
⏰ 4–6 PM
📍 Cherry Creek
💵 Price: $95 per person (inclusive)
🎟️ Tickets: Available now at blueisland.com/chef-and-shucker-masterclass
—Aspen Vodka Dirty Martini
A Toast to Coastal & Mountain Traditions
The Aspen Vodka and Blue Island Oyster Bar collaboration isn’t just about great flavor—it’s a celebration of two distinct terroirs. Aspen Vodka captures the purity of high-altitude waters; our oysters embody the vitality of coastal bays. Together in one class, they create an experience that’s equal parts elegance, education, and downright fun.
Whether you’re a vodka devotee, an oyster enthusiast, or just looking for a unique night out, our events at Blue Island Oyster Bar are designed to expand your palate and sharpen your shucking skills. Places are limited, but check back often for new and unique classes unlike anywhere else in Denver!
Ready to taste the mountains and the sea in one bite and one sip? Reserve your seat now: blueisland.com/chef-and-shucker-masterclass
Blue Island Oyster Bar & Seafood: Where shorelines and summits converge in every glass and shell.
