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Monson Ranch Distillers Patriarch XO Wheated Bourbon Whiskey Legacy Crafted

Monson Ranch Distillers Patriarch XO Wheated Bourbon Whiskey Legacy Crafted
Images Courtesy of Monson Ranch Distillers
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Bil Corcoran Story by: Bil Corcoran
Published: October 27, 2025
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Monson Ranch Distillers Patriarch XO Wheated Bourbon Whiskey Legacy Crafted 50%-ABV, 750ml bottles.


About Monson Ranch Distillers:


Monson Ranch Distillers is a family-owned, craft distillery in Prosser, Washington, run by the third and fourth generations of the Monson family and Master Distiller Brian Morton. Located on the family’s ranch, it produces a range of spirits, including vodka, gin, brandy, and whiskey, by controlling every step from the farm to the bottle. They offer experiences by appointment and also have tasting rooms at their Goose Ridge Winery locations in Richland and Woodinville.

Key facts about Monson Ranch Distillers:

Ownership and location:
It is a family-owned operation located on the Monson family’s ranch in Prosser, Washington.

Leadership:
The distillery is led by third- and fourth-generation Monson family members and Master Distiller Brian Morton.

Products:
They produce various spirits, including winegrape and grain-based products, such as:
Vido Vodka
Feather & Folly Gin
5 Arrow VSOP Brandy
Monson Ranch Rye Whiskey and Monson Ranch Reserve Bourbon

Farm-to-bottle process:
The distillery emphasizes its ability to control the entire production process, from the vineyards and crops on the family ranch to the final bottled product.

Visiting:
Distillery visits are by-appointment-only.

Tastings are also available at the Goose Ridge Winery tasting rooms in Richland and Woodinville.

Monson Ranch Distillers is led by the third and fourth generations of Monson ranchers together with Master Distiller Brian Morton to create uniquely crafted spirits. With vineyards, orchards and new rye and corn plantings at the family’s home ranch in Goose Gap and a state-of-the-art distillery in Eastern Washington, Monson Ranch Distillers controls every step of the process for a complete farm to bottle experience. Pull these handcrafted spirits off the bar or step foot in the distillery for an authentic taste of Washington farming heritage that serves as the foundation for Monson Ranch Distillers.


While we’d never recommend being a stowaway on a rail car,
that is how the Monson Ranch story begins. Our great grandfather, M.L. Monson, who we affectionately called Monsy, hopped a train leaving North Dakota towards Washington State in the late 1930’s. Chasing opportunity with nothing more than a love for the land and a dream of building a family farming business, Monsy climbed his way up in the Washington Agriculture community. It was his drive and a touch of fearlessness that built the foundation of Monson Ranch.

Continuing the vision.
Today the tree fruit business includes multiple conventional and organic orchards throughout the state of Washington and our own fruit packing warehouse, where we custom pack all our fruit. The operation is still managed and run by Bill Monson along with his son Blake.

To honor our family’s over 80 years in agriculture and farming, Bill Monson and his two sisters, Valerie and Molly, continued building the business with the introduction of Monson Ranch Distillers. Following years of hard work and success in ranching, farming and winemaking, Monson Ranch Distillers is the newest venture for the family. The distillery offers a full range of premium spirits. Vodka, gin, brandy and whiskey are only the beginning.

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Bil Corcoran is the founder, editor, and driving force behind MyBeerBuzz.com, one of the longest-running independent craft beer news sites in the U.S. Since launching the platform in 2007, he has published more than 77,000 original posts covering breweries, trends, industry news, and beer culture.

A true one-man operation, Bil oversees every aspect of the site—from writing and editing to design, development, and day-to-day operations. His work extends beyond digital publishing as the longtime producer, news anchor, and co-host of the WILK Friday BeerBuzz, a live weekly craft beer radio show. He is also a four-time recipient of the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters Excellence in Broadcasting Award for Outstanding Radio Feature.

Bil holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and a Master of Science in Organizational Management. Known for his deep industry perspective and independent voice, he continues to explore evolving topics such as the rise of non-alcoholic beer, consolidation in craft brewing, and the future of the industry.

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