In this episode of Distilling the West, Dan and Dave sit down with Ryan Montgomery, founder of Montgomery Distillery in Missoula, Montana.

The conversation kicks off with a little Montana weather talk before diving into Ryan’s approach to crafting distinctive spirits and the philosophy behind his distillery. All the grains used are grown in Montana, including the rye and wheat that are grown on the fifth-, going on sixth-, generation Montgomery family farm. Ryan shares the stories and processes behind several of Montgomery Distillery’s standout products, including B’Amaro, Ancient Wisdom 10 year Rye, and Mama Tried Wheated Bourbon.

Along the way, the group explores Ryan’s distilling techniques, ingredient choices, and the creativity that goes into building unique flavor profiles. The episode also touches on the broader craft spirits scene of the west and the experimentation that keeps distilling exciting.

It’s a relaxed and insightful conversation full of distilling knowledge, craft spirit passion, and a few laughs along the way. We hope you enjoy this taste of what’s going on in the Montana craft spirits scene.