Award-winning Bottled Spring Water Colorado Company

So, you’re looking for a really great glass of water? I’m not talking about the stuff that comes out of your tap smelling vaguely of pool chemicals. I’m talking about the good stuff—the kind that makes you feel like you’re drinking a cloud.

Meet the Mountain Majesty

There’s a little company hiding in the Colorado Rockies that is absolutely killing it in the water game. They’re called Alpine Springs, and they just won a major international award for taste and purity.

Think of it as the Olympics of H2O, but with less spandex and more fancy glass bottles. They beat out waters from Fiji, Iceland, and even that one fancy brand from Norway that costs more than your gasoline.

What’s Their Secret? (Besides Magic)

It’s not just any old water. Alpine Springs sources from a protected aquifer deep under the San Juan Mountains. The water filters naturally through layers of volcanic rock for fifty years before it ever sees sunlight.

By the time it hits your lips, it’s basically a mineral spa in a bottle. The award judges said it has a “crisp, silky finish with a hint of alpine sweetness.” (Yes, that’s a real thing—water sommeliers are a job, and yes, I am jealous of them.)

The Awards (And the Funny Story Behind Them)

Alpine Springs took home the Gold Medal at the Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting. That’s the Oscars of water, people.

Here’s the kicker: the founder, a former ski bum named Dave, almost missed the ceremony because he was stuck in a massive snowstorm. He had to dig his van out of a drift just to drive to the airport. Talk about living the brand.

When they called his name, he was still wearing hiking boots and a fleece that smelled like campfire. The judges didn’t care. The water did all the talking.

What Makes It So Different?

Have you ever tasted water and thought, “Wow, that’s happy?” No? Well, you will after this. The company doesn’t filter or treat the water at all—it comes straight from the spring with its natural minerals intact.

That means you get a perfect balance of calcium, magnesium, and potassium. It’s like a multivitamin that actually tastes good. Plus, it’s naturally alkaline, so it’s basically the cool kid of the hydration world.

Dave says the secret is “letting the mountain do the work.” I say the secret is that they bottle it at 4 AM when the moon is still up and the air is pure. (Okay, I made that last part up, but it fits the vibe.)

The Packaging (It’s a Show-off)

The bottles themselves are gorgeous—like something you’d find in a high-end spa or on a billionaire’s desk. They’re made from recycled glass and the labels are hand-signed by the batch number.

It’s the kind of bottle you don’t want to throw away. I have three on my nightstand holding my pens and a small succulent. It’s my fancy pen holder.

And honestly, drinking from one makes me feel like I’m in a mountain lodge, wearing a flannel, while a golden retriever snores at my feet. It’s a whole mood.

Eldorado Springs Water Quality at Jade Stainforth blog

The Environmental Bit (They’re Not Jerks)

Here’s the part where I usually roll my eyes at “green” companies, but Alpine Springs is legit. They haul the water out by electric truck, and they plant a tree for every case sold.

They also donate a portion of every bottle to protecting the watershed. So when you drink their water, you’re basically a hero for the planet. (No cape required, but I won’t stop you.)

The best part? They use a carbon-neutral bottling facility. The only carbon coming from this company is the fizz in their new sparkling line. (Okay, that was a chemistry dad joke. Sorry.)

Where to Find It (And How to Afford It)

Right now, you can grab it at Whole Foods, specialty grocery stores, or order it directly from their website. It’s a little pricier than your average store brand—think $3 a bottle—but you’re paying for 50 years of rock-filtering.

Seriously, compare that to a fancy latte that lasts five minutes. This bottle lasts all day and leaves you feeling like you just drank from a mountain stream.

Dave says they’re working on a subscription service called “Sip of the Summit.” I’m already on the waitlist. Don’t judge me.

The Taste Test (Yes, I Tried It)

I got a sample pack last week. I invited some friends over, and we did a blind taste test. It beat tap water, Brita-filtered water, and even that trendy coconut water that tastes vaguely like sweat.

One friend said it tasted “like the sound of a gentle wind through pine trees.” Another said it was “like kissing a glacier.” I personally thought it was just really, really good water that made me want to climb a mountain.

I did not, in fact, climb a mountain. I drank more water and watched Netflix. But the intention was there.

The Uplifting Conclusion (You Knew It Was Coming)

So, why does this matter? In a world full of sugary sodas and anxiety-inducing energy drinks, Alpine Springs reminds us that simplicity can be amazing. It’s just water. But it’s water that made a bunch of serious judges in suits go, “Whoa.”

It shows that if you care about something—even something as basic as water—and you do it with passion, the universe (and the awards committee) will take notice.

Next time you’re thirsty, skip the neon-colored sports drink. Grab a bottle of Alpine Springs. Take a sip. Close your eyes. Imagine you’re sitting on a rock in Colorado, watching the aspens shimmer. And remember: you’re not just hydrating. You’re drinking a mountain’s love letter, written over fifty years, delivered fresh to your lips. Cheers to that, you beautiful, hydrated human. 🏔️