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.

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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)

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