Barrel News
Did You Know?
Barrel finishing is the process of transferring mature whiskey into a second barrel that previously held another spirit or wine. During that additional aging period, the whiskey picks up subtle flavors and aromas from the cask — adding entirely new layers of character while still preserving the base whiskey underneath.
Different finishing barrels can dramatically influence the final profile, bringing everything from fruit and sweetness to smoke, spice, or wine-like richness.
We’ve recently filled Chardonnay barrels, sherry casks, and even a Laphroaig Scotch barrel with whiskey for future North Fork Blue Label releases.
Stay tuned — we’ve got some fun things aging!
Glacier Dew Wild Huck Online Pre-Sale!
Our Wild Huck Vodka is crafted to be easy to drink and even easier to mix, this seasonal favorite brings bold huckleberry flavor to our signature Glacier Dew spirit—bright, smooth, and ready for summer.
And it's officially available for pre-order on our online partner store!
Which means you can purchase it now, but it won't ship for a bit.
Enjoy our flat rate $20 shipping on orders up to $200
or FREE SHIPPING on orders over $200
Our Glacier Dew Vodka Won an Award
Glacier Dew Vodka has been awarded a Silver Medal from the Beverage Testing Institute, and we couldn’t be more proud of how this spirit continues to represent what we care about most — authentic ingredients, thoughtful process, and a strong sense of place.
The inspiration for Glacier Dew goes back more than a century to Josephine Doody, a resourceful moonshiner who operated from her homestead in Glacier National Park until 1928. Her independent spirit and commitment to craft still influence how we approach distilling today.
Reasonable & Prudent: A Montana Whiskey Built for the Way People Actually Drink
For decades, Montana’s highways followed a simple rule: drive at a speed that was reasonable and prudent for the conditions. No posted limits—just judgment, experience, and respect for the road.
It’s a philosophy that feels distinctly Montana. And it’s exactly what inspired Reasonable & Prudent Blended Whisky.
This isn’t a whiskey built for extremes. It’s built for balance. For real life. For the way people actually drink.
Wild Huck: The Huckleberry Vodka You Asked For — Done Our Way
If you’ve spent any time in our tasting room, you’ve probably heard it.
“Do you guys have a huckleberry vodka?”
It’s one of the most common questions we get — especially in the summer, when Montana smells like pine needles and sunscreen and someone inevitably shows up with purple-stained fingers from picking those delicious beauties.
So eventually, we stopped answering the question and started working on the solution.
Wild Huck was created by popular demand.
Not because flavored vodka is trendy. Not because every other shelf has one. But because the people who drink our spirits kept asking for a version that felt like us — clean, balanced, and actually Montana.
Barrel Season: How Montana’s Cold Shapes Our Whiskey
At Glacier Distilling, our whiskey doesn’t just age it evolves with the mountain seasons. Right now, our barrels are in their long, cold rest, and winter is doing its quiet work.
Distillers call this barrel season, when colder temps slow the whiskey’s movement in the barrel, helping flavors settle and integrate. It’s a slower rhythm, but one that builds depth and character.
Curious how winter aging compares to summer?