LOCAL STORIES

Distilling Montana Heritage: The Montgomery Family Legacy

Restored historic brick tasting room at Montgomery Distillery with copper distillation stills in the background
By Trevor Riggs|Missoula Legends Curator
3 MIN READ

The Heritage of the Still

Located on Front Street in downtown Missoula, Montgomery Distillery is a family-owned operation crafting old-world spirits from local Montana grains. Using grains grown on their family farm in nearby Heath, they oversee the entire process from planting to bottle, producing award-winning gin, vodka, and single-malt whiskey that captures the true flavor of the region.

Published on June 8, 2026