April 2026 Product Update

Agent News

  • The online version of the Product Update is going to look a lot different as we move to become Section 508 compliant.
  • Retail Liquor Dealer Forms will be available online ONLY later this month. Please reach out if you need the electronic form earlier.

Product Changes

  • Kolts Fine Spirits, LLC (the makers of KOLTISKA Liqueur) have been recently purchased. Once everything gets transferred over and they start making product again, I should be able to fill all back orders.
  • 498-090023-75 406 AGAVE BLANCO TEQUILA moved from Regular List to Special Order, due to product unavailability. If you order the product, it will be added to your back order. We will fulfill back orders once product becomes available again.

Order Calendar Update

The Liquor Order Calendar will no longer be provided with the Product Update, but you can view the 2026 Order Calendar online.

Contact Information Update

The DORAlcoholicBeverageControl@mt.gov email for Liquor Distribution has changed to DORCARDDistribution@mt.gov. Please use this email going forward for Special Orders, Orders, and general questions.

CARD Division
P.O. Box 1712
Helena, MT 59624
2517 Airport Road
Helena, MT 59602

Additional Contact Information

New or Special-Order Product Requests
DORCARDDistribution@mt.gov
Email/Email Orders
DORCARDDistribution@mt.gov
TAP Orders
tap.dor.mt.gov

Distribution Bureau Chief
Jay Gaughan
Jason.Gaughan@mt.gov
406-444-5807
Agency Store Specialist
Mickey Carlson
micarlson@mt.gov
406-444-0724
Liquor Auditor
Tom Detonancour
Tom.Detonancour@mt.gov
406-444-2909
Purchasing Agent (Regular Products)
Lea Bechtle
Lea.Bechtle@mt.gov
406-444-4003
Purchasing Agent (Special Orders)
Mike Kandilas
Mkandilas@mt.gov
406-444-1232
Store Order Technician
Jim Reynolds
James.Reynolds@mt.gov
406-444-2938
Distribution Business Analyst
Jana DeLong
Jana.DeLong@mt.gov
406-444-0719
Warehouse Unit Manager
Carson Hanley
Carson.Hanley@mt.gov
406-444-0737

Helpful Hint

As Regular List items arrive, they are reserved to orders. It is recommended to enter items that have been out of stock as soon as possible, so you don't miss an opportunity to get the items.

February 2026 Liquor Warehouse Snapshot

Metric February 2025 February 2026 Change
Cases Shipped 79,297 73,318 8.15% Increase
Sales at Posted Price $15,395,466 $14,450,265 6.54% Increase