Montana Distillers Guild

08/04/2025

🎉Join us for The 7th Annual MT Distillers Festival at the Grouse Mountain Lodge in Whitefish!

Sample 12 local distilleries • Silent auction • Light bites
All proceeds support Montana Distiller's Guild and Montana Made Spirits.

Get Your Tickets Here:

https://events.eventgroove.com/event/Distillers-Fest-107829?fbclid=IwY2xjawJiMthleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHvH5dI06kbD4WTaFdMik3pKf6D3VBvtAozDtZe6qR1t4QsR_PvMe-FOWx-dj_aem_ih61XL89d6EHMCtohbHgYA

Drink like a local-sample cocktails from a dozen Montana distilleries! - Sat, May 10, 2025 - Whitefish, MT - Get tickets online

22/03/2025

Happy 9th Anniversary to our friends at Dry Hills Distillery! Stop in and support an amazing Montana business and even better people!

Join us TODAY for our 9th Anniversary Party!
There will be free giveaways, bottle discounts, plus free cake and ice cream.

We are also very excited to be releasing our Maple Malt Whiskey to the public!
Originally crafted exclusively for our Estate Club Members, we are now releasing the remainder of the batch to the public.
Please note, there is only limited quantity and once we run out, we will not be restocking.
Whiskey details✨
Montana-grown Malt Barley

Finished in a barrel used to age pure Vermont Maple Syrup
Bottled at 90 Proof

Thank you to all of our friends, family and amazing staff as we couldn’t do what we do every day without all your hard work and support!
Thank you to our wonderful community for sticking by our side all of these years. We can’t wait to celebrate with you all and to continue to serve you for years to come!
Cheers to 9 years and many more!

20/03/2025

Happy First Day of Spring, Montana!

Warmer days are on the horizon, and we’re dreaming of afternoons spent picking huckleberries in our beautiful state. Did you know several Montana Distiller’s Guild members craft Montana-made spirits using huckleberries? 🫐

From huckleberry vodka to liqueurs, these locally crafted spirits capture the essence of Montana’s iconic berry. Swing by your local Montana State Liquor Store to check them out and bring a taste of Big Sky Country home!

Here’s to sunny days, huckleberry adventures, and supporting local distillers. Cheers to spring!

06/02/2025

Montana Distillers Guild Distiller's Doing things!
🥃Cheers to Glacier Distilling Company!💪🏻

Big news! 🏆 Our Trapline Rock & Rye has been named one of the 8 Best Whiskeys & Bourbons with Honey in North America by The National Honey Board. Read all about it in the latest Craft Spirits Magazine! 🥃🍯

A perfect blend of Montana honey, warming spices, and our signature rye whiskey—this award-winning spirit deserves a spot in your bar.

Find it in our tasting room, your local state liquor store, or order online at Glacierdistilling.com for shipping to most states. Cheers!

24/01/2025

Pour Some Montana in your glass! Please meet the newest member of the Montana Distillers Guild Stonehouse Distillery, LLC. We're happy to have them with us!

Stonehouse Distillery was established in 2012 and founded by European born John and Snezhi Grahlert. Nestled at the base of the Elkhorn Mountains, this craft small-batch distillery captures the spirit of Montana in every bottle. With stunning views of Canyon Ferry Lake, the craftsmanship here tells a story of passion and tradition that you don’t want to miss.

We’re committed to excellence in every sip:
“It is more than just a family business; it is the way to connect to our heritage! Inspired by admiration for the local values and traditions to handcraft small-batch whiskey and rum, we use a traditional copper pot still, handmade especially for us in Portugal. All our spirits are lovingly created in-house: we grind the grain; mash with pure Rocky Mountain water: ferment in single-batches and then use our traditional handmade copper still to extract the finished product.

Learn more: http://www.stonehouse-distillery.com

17/12/2024

This is a major milestone for US Craft Distillers, and specifically for our Montana Distillers Guild members who produce exceptional American Single Malt whiskeys using Montana-grown grains right here in our beautiful state. The TTB's final ruling recognizing American Single Malt Whiskey as a distinct category is a significant achievement for the industry.

This new standard provides a crucial platform for American craft distillers to differentiate themselves in the competitive spirits market. Thanks to the tireless efforts of the American Craft Spirits Association, its members, and the dedicated work of the American Single Malt Whiskey Commission and its allies, the TTB has officially acknowledged the unique character of single malt whiskeys produced by our nation's small, independent distillers. This landmark ruling goes into effect on January 19th, 2025.

Pick up a bottle of Montana Made American Single Malt this holiday season at any Montana State-owned Liquor Store and celebrate this exciting development for our industry.

05/12/2024

'Tis the season for cheer! 🥂🎄

This holiday season, raise a glass to Montana's incredible distilleries. From classic cocktails to innovative creations, our state's spirits are the perfect way to celebrate. Drop by Dry Hills Distillery for some delicious winter-inspired cocktails.

17/11/2024

Thank you to everyone that came out and supported Montana Distilleries and your local food banks! We had a great time and are looking forward to the next event. Follow us on social media to find out when the next event will be!

16/11/2024

Today is the day! Come join us at the Kimpton downtown Bozeman to try spirits and signature cocktails from 13 distilleries across the state. Tickets are still available online and can be purchased at the door. The VIP hour starts at 3pm and includes 8 drink tickets, a souvenir glass and a whiskey discussion from a few of our distillers. The general admission starts at 4pm and includes 6 drink tickets and a souvenir glass. The whole event goes until 6pm. There will be food served by the Kimpton. Make sure to wear your blue and gold and or maroon and silver and don't forget to bring in a canned food item for your chance to win some great gear from one of your local distilleries.
https://events.eventgroove.com/event/102845

15/11/2024

Spotted Bear Spirits is one of the 13 distilleries that will be joining us at the Distillers Festival TOMORROW at the Kimpton Armory Hotel downtown Bozeman!
Spotted Bear Spirits is located in Whitefish. They draw inspiration from the rugged landscapes that Montana has to offer, and this can be seen through their spirit making. They use organic and local ingredients in their spirits and in the cocktails whenever possible. Make sure to swing in their tasting room or grab a bottle of their spirits from one of your favorite Montana State Liquor stores!
Tickets go up in price tomorrow so make sure you grab yours today and join Spotted Bear and 12 other distilleries at the Fest tomorrow!
https://events.eventgroove.com/event/102845

14/11/2024

Westslope Distillery is located down the Bitterroot in Hamilton. They are a community-oriented distillery expressing the Montana experience through small batch distilled spirits and craft cocktails. Make sure to check out their event calendar to see what is happening in their tasting room and to see what season specialty cocktails they have out!
Westslope is one of the 13 distilleries that will be attending the Distillers Festival this Saturday at the Armory downtown Bozeman! Make sure to grab your tickets today!
https://events.eventgroove.com/event/102845

13/11/2024

Gulch Distillers is one of the 13 distilleries that will be joining us on Saturday at the Kimpton Armory Hotel for the Distillers Fest! They are located in the historic gulch on the north end of Helena. Their Fernet is known nationally and definitely worth a try! Make sure to swing into their tasting room or grab a bottle of one of their signature spirits at your local Montana State Liquor Store.
Don't forget to get your tickets for this weekend to the Montana Distillers Fest! Tickets go up in price day of!
https://events.eventgroove.com/event/102845

12/11/2024

Willie's Distillery, Inc. is located in the heart of downtown Ennis and is veteran owned and operated. Willie's is also one of the oldest distilleries in Montana post prohibition. They craft a verity of vodkas, flavored vodka, whiskies and liqueurs all trying to capture the Spirit of the American West.

Wi***es is one of the 13 Distilleries that will be joining us on Saturday, November 16th at the Armory downtown Bozeman. Make sure to grab your tickets today!
https://events.eventgroove.com/event/102845
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11/11/2024

On this Veteran's Day we thank Willie (Willie’s Distillery) and Jake (Lakeside Distillery) and their crews that have served and or continue to serve. Thank you for protecting our freedoms, our homes, our families and our country. Today we cheer's a glass of whiskey to you!