Montana Distillers Guild

27/06/2024

31/05/2024

Cheers to another incredible Distillers Fest!
We had a blast showcasing Montana's finest craft spirits at Grouse Mountain Lodge in Whitefish last week! A huge thank you to everyone who came out and supported our amazing distilleries.

Stay tuned for updates on our next event – we can't wait to pour you more incredible Montana-made spirits!

19/05/2024

Spotted Bear Spirits is Whitefish's award winning craft distillery. Known for their specialty cocktails, Spotted Bear Spirits produces Montana's first Agave Spirit, a Botanical Gin, Whiskeys, Liqueurs, and even a Peppermint Schnapps using local ingredients and grains as much as possible. Be on the lookout for 4 new products coming this summer 👀 guaranteed to brighten your day and be showstoppers at any summer outing.

Join Spotted Bear Spirits in their hometown for this year's Distiller's Fest on Friday, May 24th!

18/05/2024

Glacier Distilling Company is a craft distillery and tasting room nestled in the foothills of Glacier National Park. They specialize in small-batch whiskeys that reflects the rugged beauty of our surroundings. Visit the Whiskey Barn during your next adventure in Northwest Montana or pick up a bottle of their spirits from you local Montana liquor store!

Join Glacier Distilling as well as 13 other Montana Craft Distilleries at Distillers Fest in Whitefish on Friday, May 24th! Tickets are available via the link in our bio.

17/05/2024

Nestled in the scenic town of Ennis, Montana, Willie's Distillery is a renowned veteran-owned establishment dedicated to the art of creating small-batch spirits. Visitors are welcome to explore the distillery through guided tours or relax in the Ennis Tasting Room, where they can savor handcrafted cocktails or sample a selection of Montana-produced whiskey, liqueurs, vodka, and brandy
Willie's Distillery, Inc.

16/05/2024

Forged out of a love for distilling and the original ethics of the mountain moonshiner, comes Lakeside Distillery. From seed to bottle, all spirits are produced in the great state of Montana!
Lakeside Distillery

15/05/2024

Dry Hills Distillery is 100% Farm to Bottle Distillery. All the spirits that they create are distilled from the commodities that they raise on their 6th generation farm just outside of Bozeman.
DHD just celebrated 8 years in business and just released their Huckleberry Vodka that is distilled from 100 % Altura potatoes.

14/05/2024

Bozeman Spirits Distillery is an award winning, small batch distillery in Historical Downtown Bozeman, MT. We’ve been operating since 2014 and can’t wait to celebrate our 10 year anniversary in October. The Distillery produces Bourbon, Whiskey, Vodka, Gin, Rum and Agave with all spirits distilled and bottled on site.

We use grains from our farm in the Gallatin Valley in addition to sourcing from Montana Mill. We pride ourselves on our Montana roots and distilling true Montana made products - from grain to bottle.

Bozeman Spirits is a 3 tier business. We are a manufacturer, retail and wholesale operation. We are a small, but mighty distillery providing the taste of Montana to all.

02/05/2024

With Distiller's Fest a little under a month away we want to start highlighting some of the amazing distilleries that will be pouring cocktails this year. Our first distillery is Whistling Andy Distilling out of Bigfork, MT.

Whistling Andy Distillery opened its doors in 2010, making it Montana's Oldest Continually Operating "Legal" Distillery. Whistling Andy, located in Bigfork, Montana, is known for their variety of small-batch whiskeys, vodkas, gins, and rums.

Inspired by a great person and the perfect location, Whistling Andy meticulously handcrafts our spirits using select local grains, local cherries, true first-cut cane sugar, and locally sourced botanicals whenever possible.

Whistling Andy recently opened Andy's Crafthouse, where you can grab a bite to eat while enjoying some Montana-crafted cocktails. Come visit us for a tasting and grab a meal at Andy's Crafthouse!

Whistling Andy will be joining 11 other Montana distilleries at Distillers Fest this year. Grab a ticket on Eventbrite and we will see you on Friday, May 24th for cocktails, tastings a great times!

26/04/2024

We are excited to announce the 5th annual Distillers Fest!

This years Distiller’s Fest will be held on Friday, May 24th from 5-9pm at Grouse Mountain Lodge in Whitefish, Montana. Distillers Fest will feature cocktails from 12 different Montana distilleries along with a VIP hour and a Whiskey 101 class taught be a number of Montana distillery owners.

Tickets are available for purchase at https://events.eventgroove.com/event/Mt-Distillers-Guild-Festival-May-24th-2024-92681

Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

24/04/2024

We are excited to announce the 5th annual Distillers Fest!

This years Distiller's Fest will be held on Friday, May 24th from 5-9pm at Grouse Mountain Lodge in Whitefish, Montana. Distillers Fest will feature cocktails from 12 different Montana distilleries along with a VIP hour and a Whiskey 101 class taught be a number of Montana distillery owners.

Tickets are available for purchase at https://events.eventgroove.com/event/Mt-Distillers-Guild-Festival-May-24th-2024-92681

Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

08/03/2024

Strong Spirits, Strong Women!

The Montana Distiller's Guild raises a glass to all the incredible women that have made their mark in Montana's craft spirits industry!

From founders, to distillers, to marketers, all these awesome women have played a vital role in crafting the unique and delicious spirits that Montana is known for.

We celebrate their leadership, passion, and dedication today and every day!

28/10/2023

Come visit us in Billings for our Distillers Fest!

21/10/2023

We are officially 1 week away from our First Distiller's Festival in Billings Montana! Join us for a fun Halloween Inspired Event with tastings and craft cocktails from 12 different Montana Distilleries under one roof! There will be silent auction items, lite bites and raffle drawings throughout the night! Purchase your tickets here before they sell out https://montanadistillers.org/events/

20/10/2023

Wildrye Distilling is located in the Cannery District of Bozeman, Montana. Wild Rye specializes in producing spirits that are unique to the Montana style and taste from which their local ingredients come from. They will also be joining us at the Distiller's Festival on October 28th! If you are in the Bozeman area, make sure to swing into their tasting room, who knows they might even have you shuck the corn that is used to make their Five Drops Bourbon Whiskey😉

19/10/2023

Westslope Distillery is a community-oriented distillery located in Hamilton, Montana and will be present at our Distiller's Festival on October 28th. They are a small-batch distillery that seeks to express the Montana experience through their locally crafted spirits. If you are in Hamilton, swing by their tasting room to enjoy true Montana crafted cocktails and regular live music!

18/10/2023

Headframe Spirits located in uptown Butte, Montana. They are unique in not only do they craft their own spirits, but they also manufacture distillation equipment that is sold nationwide. This month specifically Headframe is donating a portion of their proceeds of their Orphan Girl Breast Cancer Awareness bottle directly back into their community! Check out their website for more information and what a great way to support local!

17/10/2023

Willie's Distillery, Inc. is a veteran owned small batch distillery located in the heart of Ennis, Montana. The distillery was established in 2010 making it one of Montana's oldest distilleries and will also be present at our Distiller's Fest on October 28th! After you hit up the river or complete your hunt, make sure to swing in their tasting room to enjoy spirits that showcase the character of their hometown.

16/10/2023

Spotted Bear Spirits is a community-minded craft distillery located in Whitefish, Montana and will be present at our Distiller's Fest in Billings on the 28th! Spotted Bear's spirits are inspired by the wild and rugged landscapes that make up the heart of Montana. If you are ever in Whitefish, stop by their distillery to enjoy their handcrafted spirits!

15/10/2023

Bozeman Spirits Distillery is one of the distilleries that will be present at our Distillers Fest on Saturday, October 28th in Billings! Bozeman Spirits Distillery is located in historic downtown Bozeman, Montana. They are known for their award-winning spirits such as Cold Spring Huckelberry Vodka and assortment of whiskies. If you are ever in Bozeman, stop by their tasting room to try their handcrafted spirits.

14/10/2023

We are officially 2 weeks away from our First Distiller's Festival in Billings Montana! Join us for a fun Halloween Inspired Event with tastings and craft cocktails from 12 different Montana Distilleries under one roof! There will be silent auction items, lite bites and raffle drawings throughout the night! Purchase your tickets here before they sell out https://montanadistillers.org/events/

13/10/2023

Montgomery Distillery is located in the heart of downtown Missoula and known for their award-winning whiskies. They will be in attendance of our Distiller's Fest on October 28th! Montgomery is a craft distillery using traditional methods and Montana grains to create their fine spirits and cocktails. Stop by their tasting room to enjoy a Montana handcrafted cocktail!

12/10/2023

Dry Hills Distillery is locally owned and operated by 5th generation Montana farmers. They are located just outside of Bozeman in Four Corners and will also be joining us for the Distiller's Festival on October 28th! Dry Hills is known for their farm to bottle spirits including their 100% potato vodka, gin and specialty crafted whiskies. Next time you swing through Four Corners make sure to stop by their family's tasting room to enjoy authentic Montana cocktails!

11/10/2023

Glacier Distilling Company is a small batch distillery located in Coram, Montana just outside of Glacier National Park. Glacier Distillery will be joining us on October 28th for our Distiller's Festival! All of their spirits are hand crafted and bottled in The Whiskey Barn. Next time you are in the area, make sure to swing in for sip of Montana!

10/10/2023

Gulch Distillers is Helena's only micro-distillery and will be present at our Distiller's Fest on October 28th. They are located in the historic down of Helena and are known for their award-winning Fernet. If you are in Helena, make sure to visit their tasting room to try their handcrafted spirits!

09/10/2023

Undammed Spirits is the local Billings Distillery that will be present at our Distiller's Fest on October 28th! Undammed Spirits is a small batch distillery that is inspired by the majestic undammed Yellowstone River. Stop by their tasting room to try locally crafted cocktails and enjoy their award winning spirits!

08/10/2023

Whistling Andy Distillery started their operations in 2010 making them one of Montana's oldest operational distilleries and they will be joining us at our Distillers Fest in Billings on October 28th! Whistling Andy, located in Bigfork Montana, is known for their verity of small batch whiskies, vodka and rum using local grains, cherries and botanicals. Stop by their tasting room and grab a bite to eat while enjoying some Montana crafted cocktails.

07/10/2023

We are officially 3 weeks away from our First Distiller's Festival in Billings Montana! Join us for a fun Halloween Inspired Event with tastings and craft cocktails from 12 different Montana Distilleries under one roof! There will be silent auction items and raffels drawings throughout the night! Purchase your tickets here before they sell out https://montanadistillers.org/events/

06/10/2023

The Montana Distillers Guild is made up of Montana's small-batch distillers that are dedicated to promoting this fast-growing industry, representing manufacturing, agriculture and tourism. Each distillery crafts their spirits in their own way using locally grown wheat, rye, barley, potatoes, to even Flathead cherries and delicious apples. We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our members and purchase your Tickets to our Distiller's Festival for October 28th in Billings, Montana. It will be a great opportunity to try locally crafted spirits from over 10 distilleries all under one roof!