Let’s go to the Circus!

Life is a circus ring, with some moments more spectacular than others. – Janusz Korczak

Getting a chance to make some memories in the Backwards Distilling Company is one of those spectacular moments! Backwards has taken a softer approach to the decor and vibes of your normal bar, and they make a point of trying to make their tasting room a very comfortable, welcoming and laid back environment by encouraging customers to ask questions, keeping the music low to stimulate more conversation, and introducing their brand story.

As a family owned company, Amber Pollock was happy to share some of the history behind their family business. The Pollock family was always fascinated with the circus and were always looking forward to their next trip together to the circus, these trips created many fond memories for Amber and her family. Amber and her brother were so intrigued that they even went to a circus camp in highschool! Wanting to embody and reflect some of the family’s values, Amber thought it was appropriate to give her distillery’s vibe a playful, colorful and family connected feel. She wanted to approach it in a way that felt like a trip to the circus!  

Along with the atmosphere, there are several unique and delicious drinks to enjoy. Each cocktail has the highest quality as it is prepared with Backwards’ own homemade liquors and spirits as well as their own fresh squeezed juices, mixers etc. When going up to order, you are encouraged to ask all sorts of questions and the staff is always looking forward to getting you a drink for you to enjoy, and loves to explain their process and make your experience even more inviting. The staff at the drinkery work hard to make the drinks aesthetic and tasty! When you go, make sure to ask lots of questions and appreciate all of the knowledge they have behind their craft!   

There are a few cocktails that are so popular they are served year round, they are called the “Freak show” and the “Big Top”. However, other drinks are constantly getting rotated and mixed around so it’s never the same thing twice! To name each and every new drink, Amber and her team research history about the circus and find a fitting name based on their findings, making it even more unique and intriguing.

When finding yourself in Casper, you won’t be disappointed when making this place one of your stops. When you find yourself there, relax, ask questions about their story, and enjoy! Cheers!