Montana Alcohol Industry Overview
Total Companies
Total Filings
Federal Permits
Regulatory Model
About Montana's Beverage Alcohol Industry
Montana is a control state with 241 companies that have submitted TTB label approvals. The state accounts for 2,858 Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) filings across 11 product categories.
As a control state, Montana operates under a control state (state liquor stores) framework where the government plays a direct role in the distribution and retail of distilled spirits. This means brands entering the Montana market must work within the state's controlled distribution system, which affects pricing, availability, and market entry strategy.
The most active category in Montana is Beer, representing 44.3% of all filings. For service providers — including label printers, compliance consultants, co-packers, and branding agencies — this data reveals where new brand activity is concentrated and which segments are growing.
Category Breakdown
Top Companies in Montana
| # | Company | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BIG SKY BREWING COMPANY | 205 |
| 2 | TONGUE RIVER VINEYARD & WINERY, LLC | 144 |
| 3 | GLACIER DISTILLING, LLC | 131 |
| 4 | MOUNTAINS WALKING BREWERY, INC. | 91 |
| 5 | WATERS EDGE WINERY & BISTRO KALISPELL LLC | 88 |
| 6 | KHBC BONNER, LLC | 83 |
| 7 | RED LODGE ALES BREWING COMPANY | 80 |
| 8 | RATTLESNAKE VALLEY FARM LLP | 76 |
| 9 | DRY HILLS DISTILLERY LLC | 60 |
| 10 | HEADFRAME SPIRITS, INC. | 59 |
Top Brands in Montana
| # | Brand | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TONGUE RIVER WINERY | 135 |
| 2 | WATERS EDGE WINERY & BISTRO KALISPELL | 85 |
| 3 | KETTLEHOUSE BREWING CO. | 67 |
| 4 | BIG SKY BREWING CO. | 65 |
| 5 | BITTER ROOT BREWING | 54 |
| 6 | TEN SPOON | 53 |
| 7 | MOUNTAINS WALKING BREWERY | 47 |
| 8 | GLACIER DISTILLING | 41 |
| 9 | BIG SKY BREWING COMPANY | 31 |
| 10 | WHISTLING ANDY | 28 |