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Kalispell, PA

Expanding operations with a strategic rebrand and new food truck location.

• Nationally Awarded Spirits: The Rum With Spices earned Double Gold and Kintla Peak Gin received Silver at the Cigar & Spirits World Spirits Competition.
• Unique Product Offering: The only distiller offering a Huckleberry Rum, creating a truly unique product in the market.
• Local Quality Ingredients: Features locally raised wagyu beef and locally sourced condiments and ingredients.
• Strategic Rebranding: Rebranding to Hidden Lake Distillery to create a more universal and accessible brand name.
• Expansion Plans: Plans to introduce a food truck in a new location to build brand recognition and market share.

Hidden Lake Grill & Distillery is expanding its operations to include a strategic rebrand and the introduction of a food truck in a new location. The company aims to build brand recognition and market share beyond Montana, leveraging its reputation for high-quality, locally sourced products. The rebranding to Hidden Lake Distillery is intended to create a more universal and accessible brand name that resonates with a broader customer base, while still honoring Montanas waters and heritage. This initiative is designed to support sustainable national growth and strengthen the company’s appeal in new markets.

The company is known for its Montana-made spirits and gourmet wagyu smashburgers, rooted in local quality. It benefits from access to some of the worlds cleanest water, which contributes to the smooth, balanced, and high-quality profile of its distilled spirits. In late 2025, the company expanded its operations with the opening of a gourmet smashburger kitchen, featuring locally raised wagyu beef and locally sourced condiments and ingredients. This expansion further strengthens its commitment to quality and regional sourcing, aligning with its mission to honor Montana’s natural resources and heritage.

Company Info

Hidden Lake Grill & Distillery produces Montana-made spirits and gourmet wagyu smashburgers, emphasizing local quality and regional sourcing.

Hidden Lake Grill & Distillery is a family-owned business located in Kalispell, Montana, specializing in the production of Montana-made spirits and gourmet wagyu smashburgers. The distillery prides itself on using locally sourced ingredients, including some of the world’s cleanest water, to create high-quality, smooth spirits. In addition to its distillery operations, the business has expanded to include a gourmet kitchen that serves wagyu beef burgers, further emphasizing its commitment to local quality and regional sourcing.

The distillery offers a unique range of products, including a distinctive Huckleberry Rum, and has received national recognition for its spirits, such as the Double Gold-winning Rum With Spices. Hidden Lake Grill & Distillery aims to honor Montana’s heritage through its operations and products, while also planning future expansions, including a tasting room overlooking Flathead Lake and the introduction of zero-proof spirits. The business is focused on sustainable growth and increasing its market presence beyond Montana.