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206: Montgomery Distillery with Ryan Montgomery
Episode 206
Saturday, 24 October, 2026
I got the chance to sit down with Ryan Montgomery, Owner and master distiller for Montgomery distillery. They are a grain to glass distillery producing amazing products in Missoula Montana. I hope you enjoy.Montgomerydistillery.comPatreon.com/offtopicwhiskeyBadmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&vrfl=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our farm in Heath, Montana has been in the family nigh on 90 years. It sits at the geographical center of the state on one of the largest spring creeks in Montana, an ambling trout stream which also irrigates our wheat and rye. Grandma Chris Montgomery grew up on this family dairy farm and angus cattle ranch, and now resides there with Grandpa Tom Montgomery where they enjoy working hard and hosting friends and family. The dairy barn has been renovated and is available for special events and weddings during the warmer months. For more information, send us an email. The 200 acre farm is home to beaver, black bear, muskrats, white tailed deer, and the occasional moose.Our combination pot-column still was made for us by Germany’s oldest still maker, Christian Carl. Distillers Chad Larrabee and Christopher Conley have piloted the stillroom since 2012 and continue to create new and intriguing spirits that garner international recognition. We have an extensive whiskey maturation program that currently includes three-year rye, five-year single malt, unreleased bourbon, Oloroso sherry-finished single malt and rye, peated expressions, and Cognac and Sauternes caskings. Register here for a stillroom tour and tasting.Our warm and inviting tasting room is the perfect place to enjoy a well-made cocktail and a relaxing visit with our friendly staff. Our bartenders are happy to serve you samples of our spirits, drinks from our seasonal menu, or cocktail made just for you. We are open from 12 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 2 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. on Sundays. Please inquire about reserving Caribou Corner or the entire space by sending us an email with the date, time, duration, and size of your party.Our two variations on classic American bourbon highlight the two grains we grow on our family farm: wheat and rye. Our Mama Tried Wheated (green label), has a mashbill of 51/39/10 (corn/wheat/malt), delivering a sweet and smooth bourbon born of Montana. Our Mama Tried High Rye (red label), with a mashbill of 51/39/10 (corn/rye/malt) adds the peppery kick of rye. Despite Mama’s efforts, we always return to this.It’s not every day that we develop something truly original. We’ve taken two things we really love: Italian amaro and bourbon whiskey, and married them together into a unique new spirit. Introducing B’Amaro, the world’s first bourbon-based amaro.This one-of-a-kind amaro blends the bitter herbs of ancient Italy with the bold backbone of Western whiskey. One part nonna’s nightcap and one part granddad’s bourbon: together something truly American.B’Amaro: Italian Soul - American Spirit.THE FARMTHE STILLROOMTHE TASTING ROOMMama Tried BourbonB’Amaro Bourbon Amaro
