Headframe Quarter Moon Pumpkin Spice Liqueur 750ML

Headframe Quarter Moon Pumpkin Spice Liqueur 750ML is a 17% ABV cream-based pumpkin spice liqueur produced in Butte, Montana, by Headframe Spirits. Marketed as Montana's only pumpkin spice liqueur, Quarter Moon combines shelf-stabilized Wisconsin cream with the distillery's own High Ore Vodka, built on local Montana grain and mountain-filtered snowmelt water.

Quick Facts: ABV: 17%  |  Origin: Butte, Montana, USA  |  Style: Pumpkin Spice Cream Liqueur  |  Distillery: Headframe Spirits

Production & Heritage

Headframe Spirits holds the distinction of being Butte's first legal distillery, founded in a city with deep mining heritage — the distillery's name itself references the headframes that once towered over the town's copper mines. The operation gained national attention for pioneering a continuous-flow distillation process using proprietary Headframe Stills, replacing the traditional batch method common among micro-distilleries. Quarter Moon begins with High Ore Vodka, distilled from Montana grain sourced from neighboring farms and cut with snowmelt water naturally filtered through the surrounding mountains, then blended with shelf-stabilized Wisconsin cream and a proprietary mix of pumpkin and warm baking spices.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Candied pumpkin leads immediately, followed by layers of holiday baking spice — clove and allspice rise through the sweetness. The cream base rounds out the nose, lending a soft dairy richness underneath the spice.

Taste: The entry is smooth and dessert-forward, with sweet cream coating the palate before ripe pumpkin flavor takes center stage. Mid-palate, allspice and clove emerge with gentle warmth, balancing the sweetness without overpowering it. At 17% ABV, the spirit carries almost no heat, keeping the focus squarely on flavor.

Finish: Medium in length with lingering baking spice and a creamy, slightly sweet fade. Clove hangs on longest, giving the close a subtle dry edge that keeps the liqueur from finishing cloying.

How to Drink Quarter Moon

Quarter Moon drinks well chilled and poured neat as a dessert sipper, or over ice to let the cream open up gradually. It also shines as a cocktail ingredient in seasonal builds:

• Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini — the cream body and warm spice complement cold espresso and coffee liqueur without needing additional sweetener.
• Spiked Pumpkin Hot Chocolate — stirred into hot cocoa, the allspice and clove amplify the chocolate while the cream enriches the texture.
• Pumpkin White Russian — substitute Quarter Moon for traditional cream liqueur alongside vodka and coffee liqueur for a seasonal twist on the classic.

Best For

• Autumn and holiday dessert courses as a standalone digestif
• Gifting to someone who gravitates toward seasonal or flavored spirits
• Building a Thanksgiving or Halloween cocktail menu at home
• Adding a Montana-made conversation piece to a home bar

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Quarter Moon taste like? Quarter Moon delivers sweet pumpkin and rich cream up front, with allspice and clove providing warm baking-spice depth throughout. It finishes smooth with lingering spice and no harsh alcohol burn at 17% ABV.

How does Quarter Moon compare to Fulton's Harvest Pumpkin Pie Cream Liqueur? Both are cream-based pumpkin spice liqueurs, but Quarter Moon distinguishes itself through its Montana-grain vodka base and continuous-flow distillation process, while Fulton's Harvest leans into a pumpkin-pie-specific flavor profile. Quarter Moon tends to emphasize allspice and clove more prominently than Fulton's sweeter, pastry-driven character.

Is Quarter Moon good for cocktails? Quarter Moon works exceptionally well in fall and winter cocktails because its 17% ABV and cream body blend easily into both hot and cold drinks without overwhelming other ingredients.

Where is Quarter Moon made? Quarter Moon is produced by Headframe Spirits in Butte, Montana — the city's first legal distillery. The base vodka is distilled from Montana-grown grain using mountain-filtered snowmelt water sourced from the surrounding landscape.

What foods pair well with Quarter Moon? Pumpkin pie and pumpkin cheesecake mirror the liqueur's core flavors. Gingerbread or spice cookies echo its clove and allspice notes. Dark chocolate truffles create a rich contrast against the cream. Pecan pie highlights the warm, nutty spice undertones. Apple crisp pairs naturally, with baked fruit complementing the pumpkin sweetness.

What sizes does Quarter Moon come in? Quarter Moon Pumpkin Spice Liqueur is available in the standard 750ml bottle.

Is Quarter Moon worth the price? Quarter Moon positions as a craft-tier seasonal liqueur, reflecting small-batch Montana production and a proprietary distillation method. For drinkers who value regional provenance and artisan production over mass-market alternatives, it represents fair value within the specialty cream liqueur category.

Why Quarter Moon?

Headframe Spirits' continuous-flow distillation system — a genuine departure from the batch stills used by most American micro-distilleries — gives the underlying High Ore Vodka a clean, neutral platform that lets the pumpkin and spice flavors speak clearly. As the sole pumpkin spice liqueur produced in Montana, Quarter Moon occupies a niche with no direct regional competition. The combination of locally sourced grain, natural snowmelt water, and real cream gives it a transparency of sourcing that many flavored liqueurs in the category cannot match. For anyone building a seasonal bar with an emphasis on American craft provenance, it fills a very specific and hard-to-replicate role.