Historie

Dry Hills Distillery is located in Bozeman, Montana and is run by fifth-generation farmers. The Droge family runs Droge Farm and London Hills Farm, where certified potatoes and cereals are grown. Jeff & Erica Droge are the leading figures and focus on creating authentic Montana-made spirits by tying production closely to the family’s fields. They call the concept farm-to-bottle, and all products are expected to be touched by hands-on craft from field to bottle. The company emphasizes that all products come from their own farms, and that the process is designed and carried out from field to bottle as a handmade Montana experience. They describe an approach that also includes contract distilling and product development for other brands, including the possibility to create customized mash-bills and to use ingredients such as Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat, Malt Barley, Corn, Rye and Potatoes.

Produktion / Fremstilling

Dry Hills emphasizes farm-to-bottle production, using Montana-grown grains and potatoes together with water from Hollowtop Mountain to produce spirits. The company offers private label and contract distilling, as well as product development and customized mash-bill solutions for customers. As a 100% farm-to-bottle distillery, they describe their ability to incorporate the finest ingredients from their own fields and to produce a neutral spirit or a whiskey that fits a brand’s profile. The product portfolio includes products such as Four Grain Straight Bourbon Whiskey and various Wheat Whiskeys as well as vodka and gin, all presented as Montana products where the whole process from field to bottle is under one roof. The company also advertises online sales via the Speakeasy platform with delivery subject to state regulations.

Produkter / Whisky-serien

• Four Grain Straight Bourbon Whiskey – 90 Proof (45% ABV). Crafted from a grain blend of corn, wheat, barley and rye, aged for at least four years as a traditional Montana farm-to-bottle Bourbon.
• Montana Bonded Wheat Whiskey – 100 Proof (50% ABV). Bottled-In-Bond whiskey, produced from 100% Montana crops and signed by Head Distiller Brooks Marshall.
• Bin 7 Wheat Whiskey – 90 Proof (45% ABV). Exploration of a highland wheat and rye/barley mash, described as a powerful, yet smooth wheat whiskey with notes of honey, vanilla and oak, as well as caramel and toffee and a touch of spice.
• Running Iron Whiskey – 90 Proof (45% ABV). Distiller’s Select, available in the tasting room. Described with a nose of warm, roasted wheat, caramelized apple, oak and cinnamon, and a bold, long, spicy finish.
• Harrison Roots Vodka – 80 Proof (40% ABV). Vodka made from Montana-grown spring wheat from London Hills Farm.
• Hollowtop Potato Vodka – 80 Proof (40% ABV). 100% potato-based vodka, distilled from potatoes grown on their own fields; the bottle bears the field's name, batch and bottling number.
• Montana Abbey Gin – 80 Proof (40% ABV). Potato-based gin where pot distills and redistills through 14 botanicals for a gluten-free gin with floral notes and citrus.
• Double Barrel Abbey Gin – 81.2 Proof (40.6% ABV). Gin aged in well-seasoned whiskey casks for at least 12 months, giving a complex bouquet with both floral and citrus and wood notes; not all locations can supply, and bottles not readily available to all states.
• Hollowtop Huckleberry Vodka – 80 Proof (40% ABV). Potato-based vodka with natural huckleberry flavor.
• Hollowtop Wild Raspberry Vodka – 80 Proof (40% ABV). Natural raspberry-flavored vodka.

Besøg / Oplevelser

Tasting Room highlights Dry Hills’ signature spirits and merchandise (furniture, hats, T-shirts, copper patterns). Guests can enjoy signature drinks designed by their mixologists and weekly specials, including a Made in Montana meat-and-cheese board. The tasting room is designed as a warm, family-friendly space with special equipment and benches, and is highlighted as a homey Montana getaway. For private events you can contact them. Their customer programs include an Estate Club with invitations to private events, 10% off bottle sales and $1 off cocktails, as well as exclusive invitations to new batch releases. Daily specials include Happy Hour on weekdays 4:00–6:00 PM with discounts on mule drinks and charcuterie, and Sundays 10% off on 750 ml bottles. They also offer a newsletter sign-up to stay updated on events and news.

Filosofi

Dry Hills Distillery operates a Farm to Bottle philosophy, where corn and potatoes are grown on family-owned farms and the entire process from field to bottle is shaped by hands-on involvement. They focus on preserving Montana’s natural resources, including water from the nearby mountains, and emphasize a craft-based approach that creates authentic spirits with character from the soils and climates in which they grew. They describe themselves as part of a continuing family-owned business, aiming to share true Montana Farm to Bottle Spirits with family and friends for generations.