Entries by Jason Pounds

Montana Distilleries

Although Montana is not known for its distilleries, more and more seem to be popping up all over western Montana. From Flathead to Butte to Missoula, here are a few of our favorite distilleries throughout Montana.

January 26, 2022 by
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Montana Wineries to Visit in 2022

Despite Montana’s harsh winters and exposure to nature, special vintners in Montana have introduced a blossoming wine scene to an unlikely territory. On top of that, the development of Native North American Hybrid grapes has changed the game for Montana winemakers. Unlike most fruits, this strange type of grape can withstand the freezing temperatures and still produce fruit in the shortened Montana summers. The best part? These grapes produce wine that is actually very good.

January 22, 2022 by
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It’s 2023. Here’s 23 Fun Facts about Alcohol

It’s 2023, so why don’t we share with you 23 Fun Facts about alcohol?   Wine was invented nearly 3,500 years before the wheel. Crazy, right? The word “alcohol” is derived from the Arabic word “al-kuhl,” which means “the essence.”  The world’s oldest known recipe is for beer. It was written on a clay tablet […]

January 10, 2022 by

New Years’ Drinking Traditions Around the World

No matter where you spend your New Years’ Eve, you’re bound to wind up with a drink in your hand. However, where you spend your new year’s celebration may dictate what kind of drink you end up downing on at midnight. From sipping ashes in Russia to welcoming the new year with whiskey in Scotland, here are the unusual New Years’ drinking traditions from around the world.

December 20, 2021 by