Sky Partnership, Grounded Community: The Du Nord Social Spirits Story
In this episode of The Liquor Connoisseur, we sit down with Chris Montana, founder of Du Nord Social Spirits, to talk about building one of the most impactful distilleries in the country.Du Nord made history as America’s
Inside the Episode
In this episode of The Liquor Connoisseur, we sit down with Chris Montana, founder of Du Nord Social Spirits, to talk about building one of the most impactful distilleries in the country.Du Nord made history as America’s first Black-owned distillery, and their journey is full of flavor, hustle, and heart. In this conversation, Chris shares:🛫 How Du Nord became Delta Airlines’ official vodka partner🔬 What makes their apple and coffee liqueurs actually taste real🌱 The importance of sourcing, transparency, and clean distillation📈 How craft brands can survive and thrive in a tough spirits market👏 What “Real AF Spirits” truly meansThis is an inside look at a purpose-driven brand changing the narrative in craft spirits—and raising the bar while doing it. #TheLiquorConnoisseur #DrinkToRememberNotToForget #CraftSpirits #DuNord 🎧 Listen on:YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Amazon📍 Learn more or book a tasting at:🌐 Du Nord and support independent distillers
At a Glance
- Category: Gin & Vodka
- Published: December 27, 2025
- Runtime: 00:45:56
- Presented by: The Liquor Connoisseur
Tasting Notes from the Episode
In this episode of The Liquor Connoisseur, we sit down with Chris Montana, founder of Du Nord Social Spirits, to talk about building one of the most impactful distilleries in the country.Du Nord made history as America’s first Black-owned distillery, and their journey is full of flavor, hustle, and heart. In this conversation, Chris shares:🛫 How Du Nord became Delta Airlines’ official vodka partner🔬 What makes their apple and coffee liqueurs actually taste real🌱 The importance of sourcing, transparency, and clean distillation📈 How craft brands can survive and thrive in a tough spirits market👏 What “Real AF Spirits” truly meansThis is an inside look at a purpose-driven brand changing the narrative in craft spirits—and raising the bar while doing it. #TheLiquorConnoisseur #DrinkToRememberNotToForget #CraftSpirits #DuNord 🎧 Listen on:YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Amazon📍 Learn more or book a tasting at:🌐 Du Nord and support independent distillers