BOZEMAN, MT., September 17, 2025 – Wildrye Distilling, a celebrated Montana-based craft distillery, has partnered with Rivers are Life, a network of River Heroes who are invested in the protection of rivers around the world, to release “The Confluence Collection” – a limited-edition series of four unique whiskeys inspired by the iconic rivers of Montana.

Crafted with care and purpose, The Confluence Collection features:

• The Jeff: A rye whiskey finished in port casks, echoing the heritage of the Jefferson.
• The Maddy: A bold, free-spirited wheated bourbon as untamed as the Madison.
• The Gally: Rye barrel, Montana single malt capturing the power of the Gallatin.
• The Mo: A blend of all three, celebrating the confluence and creation of the Missouri.
  

Each bottle pays tribute to one of four vital Montana Rivers – the Jefferson, Madison, Gallatin, and Missouri – all of which play a key role in supporting the state’s ecosystem, agriculture, local communities, culture, and beyond.

10% of proceeds from all sales will benefit Montana-based river protection group, Upper Missouri Waterkeeper, to protect fishable, swimmable, drinkable water throughout the 25,000 sq. miles of Montana’s Upper Missouri River Basin of Montana. They accomplish this mission by actively engaging with citizens, stakeholders and decisionmakers, utilizing water-quality monitoring and best-available science and, when necessary to protect waterways and communities, insisting on compliance with the law. Upper Missouri Waterkeeper believes healthy, clean waterways go hand-in-hand with strong communities and therefore focus both on stopping pollution and on sustainable, long-term solutions to issues threatening Southwest and West-Central Montana.

“Through this collaboration, we’re raising a glass not just to great whiskey, but to the rivers that shape our lives and landscapes,” said Katie Horning, Vice President of Marketing at Rivers are Life. “Partnering with Wildrye lets us celebrate Montana’s waterways in a bold, flavorful way, all while giving back to the rivers that inspire us.”

“Partnering with Rivers are Life on The Confluence Collection has been a natural fit,” said Sten Anderson, Co-Founder of Wildrye Distilling. “Montana’s rivers fuel our way of life—and our craft. We’re proud to help protect these waters so future generations can explore, enjoy, and raise a glass to them too.”

A limited run of The Confluence Collection is available as a complete set in a sustainably crafted custom case by Woodchuck USA. With each box sold, a tree is planted in parts of the world with the biggest need for reforestation – a fitting tribute to the partnership’s mission to protect our planet.

The Confluence Collection is available for purchase through confluence.wildryedistilling.com. For more information about Rivers are Life, visit riversarelife.com and download the Rivers are Life app. Learn more about Upper Missouri Waterkeeper at www.uppermissouriwaterkeeper.org. Learn more about Wildrye Distilling at wildryedistilling.com.

ABOUT RIVERS ARE LIFE:
Rivers are Life is a network of River Heroes with a goal of completing 1,000 projects that positively impact the world’s rivers and their watersheds. The group seeks to support innovative solutions onstream, upstream and downstream. Everything from trash clean up and shore restoration to wildlife conservation and curbing waste supports the health and wellness of river ecosystems. Rivers are Life is protecting the most vital habitats on earth while removing pollutants from the very sources that feed into our oceans.

ABOUT WILDRYE DISTILLING:
Wildrye Distilling was founded in 2013 with a simple idea: to craft a truly Montana bourbon using sweet corn (the kind you buy at your local grocery store) grown on our multi-generational family farm in southwest Montana. That idea became our flagship—Five Drops Bourbon—and the starting point for a growing portfolio of spirits inspired by the land we call home. Today, our handcrafted lineup includes everything from bourbon and rye to Old Tom Gin, vodka, rum, and seasonal specialties—each made in Bozeman, Montana, and built for those who value the experience as much as the destination. Dedication to process, blended with a dash of wild creativity, we strive to create a journey in every drop. Grab a glass and join us on the adventure.

ABOUT UPPER MISSOURI WATERKEEPER:
Upper Missouri Waterkeeper protects fishable, swimmable, drinkable water throughout the 25,000 sq. miles of Montana’s Upper Missouri River Basin of Montana. To accomplish this mission we actively engage with citizens, stakeholders and decisionmakers, utilize water-quality monitoring and best-available science and, when necessary to protect waterways and communities, insist on compliance with the law. We believe healthy, clean waterways go hand-in-hand with strong communities and therefore focus both on stopping pollution and on sustainable, long-term solutions to issues threatening Southwest and West-Central Montana.