DRINKS · MINNEAPOLIS, UNITED STATES
A distillery with community in its story.
Du Nord Social Spirits brings distilling and community into the same narrative. The business developed through experimentation, family resources, and a desire to make room for people who had been underrepresented in the industry. Its wider story includes a foundation and a commitment to opportunities beyond the bottle.
About the founders
Chris and Shanelle Montana co-founded Du Nord. Chris brought a legal background and an interest in spirits, while Shanelle and her family’s farm helped provide part of the business’s starting point.
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Source: Du Nord Social Spirits. Editorial research checked November 8, 2026.