Brendan Coyle, founder of the premium mountain cidery Dendric Estate in Kamas, Utah, officially steps down as Master Distiller of High West Distillery after nearly two decades of leadership and innovation in American whiskey.
“I am incredibly proud and grateful for the years of growth, collaboration, and unforgettable experiences with High West and its parent company, Constellation Brands,” said Dendric Estate Founder Brendan Coyle. “In this next chapter, I am refocusing my passion as my partner and I launch Dendric Estate — a next-generation Cider & Spirits Estate orchard rooted in high-elevation terroir.”
Since 2008, Coyle was instrumental in shaping High West’s rise from a small Park City, Utah, operation to an internationally-recognized and award-winning brand. During his tenure, Brendan developed numerous critically-acclaimed products and helped define the modern American whiskey category. Dendric Estate is the culmination of Brendan’s extensive fermentation expertise from decades in the beer and whiskey industries, as well as a Master’s in Brewing and Distilling Sciences from Heriot-Watt University in Scotland.
The transition to Dendric Estate signals a broader evolution in Brendan’s career—from leading large-scale spirits innovation, to pioneering an estate focused on sustainability, elevated sensory, and a refined take on agritourism. With a future tasting room in the works, customers will soon be able to enjoy guided tastings, educational tours, and local events while surrounded by a 20-acre, high-density trellised orchard. Dendric Estate’s Instagram account @DendricEstate documents their journey from planting to product launch and beyond.
Dendric Estate’s debut cider, Dry Cut, will be available later this month. With zero residual sugar, it features bright acidity, tropical aromatics, and mineral-driven structure. Utilizing traditional wine-making methods throughout the production process, Dry Cut is finished using the Charmat method of natural carbonation through fermentation to impart a smooth effervescence.
Dendric Estate premium ciders, as well as the future phase of spirits that will join the product lineup, will be available from their on-site bottle shop as well as select accounts throughout Park City and Salt Lake City, with plans to expand distribution across the Mountain West region and a robust DTC program to follow.
For more information about Dendric Estate, visit dendricestate.com or contact Christa Graff, of Graff Public Relations, at christa@graffpr.com or 435-640-7921.
About Dendric Estate
Nestled in the Kamas Valley of northeastern Utah, just 20 minutes from Park City, the 20-acre Dendric Estate is a premier mountain cidery with a mission to protect and nourish the land through environmentally sustainable practices. The Dendric Estate orchard provides a stage for growing classic apple varietals that balance tannins and acids, to produce dry, complex ciders that celebrate the fruit and the environment it comes from. For more information, follow Dendric Estate on Instagram, TikTok, or visit dendricestate.com.