By Jen Clancey
Wildrye Distilling accomplished the perfect flavor for fall and the winter months in its Apple Pie Liqueur. While attempts at capturing these flavors in a bottle can teeter into syrupy, oversweetness, Wildrye lands on the warm apple and aromatics smoothly, achieving a not-too-sweet liqueur. The spirit includes fresh apple cider, spices and Montana honey to achieve a fresh, rich flavor to enjoy in cocktails in the winter.
Queen Bee Honey also has Montana honey in it, and has a robust, rich flavor. As a person not keen on sipping gin by itself, this one stood out to me. It was warm and smooth. I would describe it as not only pleasant, but fitting of its name, holding a depth from the smidge of honey, and once again balancing it out with spices and a thoughtful process.
