Glacier Distilling Company sits just outside the entrance to Glacier National Park in Coram, Montana, making it one of the most scenically positioned distilleries in the country. Founded by Brock and Jennifer Carlson in 2009, this small-batch operation started as a dream to create premium spirits using Montana’s pristine mountain water and local grains. The couple converted a modest building into their production facility, installing copper stills and creating a tasting room that captures the rugged beauty of northwest Montana. They produce vodka, gin, whiskey, and several unique Montana-inspired spirits that reflect the wild character of their surroundings. The Carlsons weren’t career distillers when they started—Brock had a background in construction while Jennifer worked in hospitality—but their passion for quality spirits and Montana’s agricultural heritage drove them to learn the craft from the ground up. They spent years perfecting their recipes, working with local farmers to source grains and experimenting with botanical blends that capture the essence of Glacier Country. The operation remains genuinely small-scale, with the Carlsons handling much of the production themselves and maintaining personal relationships with every supplier and customer. Visitors get an authentic glimpse into craft distilling without the corporate polish of larger operations. The tasting room feels more like visiting friends than a commercial venture, with the Carlsons or their small team often personally conducting tastings and sharing stories about their spirits. The mountain setting adds drama to every visit, with the peaks of Glacier National Park providing a stunning backdrop while you sip spirits made from the same pristine watershed. It’s the kind of place where you taste the terroir in every glass and leave feeling like you’ve discovered something special.