The Whiskey that Set a Land Speed Record: Montgomery Distilling

Not every distillery owner has a land speed record to their name, but Ryan Montgomery of Montgomery Distilling does. So Eli talked with him about all things spirits, from the Montana-grown grain that helped power that land speed record, to the world’s first bourbon-based amaro. They also discuss the similarities between aquavit and gin; the labor of love known as kirschwasser; and the inspirational effect of Merle Haggard and the Grateful Dead.  We Want to Hear from You! Have a topic, craft category, or craft company you’d like to see us cover? Email us here to share those or any other thoughts you have about CRAFTED. RELATED LINKS: Heaven 11 Blister Craft Collective Become a BLISTER+ Member Montgomery Distilling Lords of Dirt Spirits and Spokes TOPICS & TIMES: Farm to Bottle (3:49) Farming & Ranching (5:07) From Home Brewing to Distilling (6:39) Whiskey School & Stills (9:23) Starting a Whiskey Business (12:55) Single Malt & Special Releases (16:06) What Does He Like to Drink (20:43) “Mama Tried” Bourbon (24:12) Aquavit (26:01) Aged Aquavit (33:19) Aging in Montana (37:10) State of Distilling in the US & Montana (49:41) Liquor Licensing (57:30) B'Amaro (1:02:39) Motorcycle Fuel, Lords of Dirt, Spirit in the Spokes (1:09:25) SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30 Blister Podcast BLISTER NEWSLETTER: Get It & Our Weekly Gear Giveaways Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.