PROJECT #68: THE CONFLUENCE COLLECTION
Education & Awareness
2025 | Bozeman, MT | Upper Missouri Watershed
25,000 sq. miles
of Montana watershed are supported through the beneficiary organization, Upper Missouri Waterkeeper
4 spirits
inspired by the Montana rivers that form the headwaters of the Missouri River
1 tree
is planted for every wooden case of the collection that is sold
A Whiskey Inspired by Rivers
At the headwaters of the Missouri River, three distinct rivers, the Jefferson, Madison, and Gallatin, merge to form one of the most legendary waterways in North America. This moment of convergence inspired The Confluence Collection: a handcrafted whiskey collection from Wildrye Distilling, created in partnership with Rivers are Life. More than a celebration of fine whiskey, The Confluence Collection is a tribute to Montana’s rivers, their wild character, and the people dedicated to protecting them.
The Spirit of the Collection
Each bottle in The Confluence Collection reflects the essence of its river:
- The Jeff is a smooth wheated bourbon that honors the heritage of the Jefferson.
- The Maddy is a bold single rye malt as untamed as the Madison.
- The Gally is a bourbon-barreled rye capturing the Gallatin’s power.
- The Mo is a masterful blend celebrating the confluence that creates the Missouri.
Together, they tell a story of unity, strength, and flow. It's a story written in the currents of Montana’s headwaters.
Raising a Glass to Conservation
This collaboration is about more than whiskey, it’s about giving back. A portion of all proceeds from The Confluence Collection directly support Upper Missouri Waterkeeper, a nonprofit working to defend clean, healthy waterways across Montana. By raising a glass, you’re fueling real conservation efforts that protect fish, wildlife, and communities who depend on these rivers for life.
A Celebration of the Collection
In July, we were able to celebrate the launch of the whiskey collection with the masterminds behind the distilling. The team at Wildrye Distilling hosted an amazing launch party at their tasting room in Bozeman, MT, where we were able to taste each spirit, celebrate with the local community, rock out with local band, Scratchin' Gravel, and give away prizes donated by Grizzly Coolers.
More Than Whiskey
The Confluence Collection is both a tribute and a call to action. It’s a tribute to Montana, its rivers, and the craft of distilling. It’s a call to protect what matters most, the lifeblood of our planet. With every sip, you’re investing in rivers, in people, and in a future where waterways thrive.
Raise a glass to Montana. Raise a glass to rivers. Raise a glass to life.
PROJECT GALLERY
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
“The water that goes into the finished product all comes from the Montana watershed.”
Philip Sullivan
Wildrye Distilling
“Wildrye's Confluence Collection is a great opportunity to speak about the commonality of water and about how important it is to protect that finite, very precious, and very sensitive water resource.”
Guy Alsentzer
Upper Missouri Waterkeeper



SHOP FOR RIVERS
A portion of the proceeds from The Confluence Collection will support Upper Missouri Waterkeeper’s fight for clean, fishable, swimmable, drinkable waters.
