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Du Nord Foundation Vodka

Founded by Chris Montana · Minneapolis, MN

The Story

Du Nord Social Spirits was co-founded by Chris and Shanelle Montana in Minneapolis in 2013, starting as a side hustle before Chris left his attorney job in 2015 to focus full-time. Using grain from Shanelle's family farm, Du Nord set out not just to make high-quality spirits but to change the makeup of the industry. Their Foundation Vodka and Apple Liqueur have earned Gold Medals at the Annual American Craft Spirits Competition.
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Chris Montana

Founder

Chris Montana is the co-founder of Du Nord Social Spirits alongside his wife Shanelle Montana. A former attorney, Chris left his legal career to pursue distilling full-time. Du Nord became one of the first Black-owned distilleries in the United States, using grain from Shanelle's family farm. Their Foundation Vodka is now served on all Delta domestic flights.

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