This vodka is a nice place to start when switching from wines to hard liquors during your black-owned wine & spirits tasting. The handmade vodka is produced in Minnesota using sugar, the most abundant crop in the state. Every batch is made by hand in Du Nord’s Minneapolis distillery. The vodka is described as smooth, undeniably drinkable and infinitely mixable. Founder Chris Montana started Du Nord after quitting his day job to follow his passion. He now runs the business with his wife and the company has a major focus on community outreach following the murder of George Floyd in Montana’s hometown.