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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for November 23, 2021
American Liquor Co. Vodka has expanded distribution into Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa, on the heels of its successful initial launch in Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin. American Liquor Co. Vodka is a four-crop blend made from locally-grown…
AMERICAN LIQUOR CO. VODKA
This American vodka is blended by co-founder Chris Montana who is also the owner of Du Nord Craft Spirits in Minneapolis. Four types of vodka distillates made by Midwest craft distillers are blended and bottled. The wheat vodka comes from Middle West Spirits (OH) and Stumpy Spirits (IL); rye vodka comes from Grand Traverse Distillery (MI) & Valentine Distilling (MI); corn vodka comes from Yahara Bay (WI); and potato vodka comes from Proof Artisan Distillers (ND)…
BOOZE | NOVEMBER 16, 2021 10:13 AM
Are American Drinkers Ready to Embrace the Sipping Vodka?
American Liquor Co is making vodka from all four classic ingredients at once, with an emphasis on flavor — not neutrality. People who drink vodka generally like that it is neutral. They use descriptors like “clean,” “smooth,” “fresh” and “light.” The guiding principle here is clear: whereas drinkers of other spirits are looking for big, interesting, noticeable flavors, vodka drinkers tend to cherish a total absence of them…
The Best Bottles of Vodka for Every Type of Drinker
Vodka is the most popular spirit in the world. But like everything uber-popular, it has a mixed reputation. While some of us associate vodka with the classy martinis sipped by James Bond, others remember vodka as the go-to for shots at their college frat…
By J.P. Anderson October 20, 2021
Industry Veteran Chris Montana Breaks New Ground With American Liquor Co.
Chris Montana is used to being an innovator—the industry veteran became the first Black distillery owner in the country when he opened Du Nord Craft Spirits (now Du Nord Social Spirits) in 2013, which he still owns and operates. It’s no surprise, then, that for his latest project, the Minneapolis native and current New Orleans resident…
BOOZE | OCTOBER 4, 2021 5:19 AM
The 20 Most Interesting Vodkas to Enjoy in 2021
“[That new definition] is much broader and allows for the kind of variation we have been seeing in vodka for 20-plus years,” says Chris Montana, Master Blender at the just-launched American Liquor Co…
AUGUST 17, 2021. Words by Vic Arkoff
American Liquor Company Vodka
Bottled in Michigan, American Liquor Co. Vodka is blended like whisky. Every budget bottle mixes vodkas made from four classic ingredients – wheat, rye, potato, and corn – from American distilleries: Middle West Spirits, Stumpy Spirits, Yahara Bay, Grand Traverse Distillery, Valentine Distilling, and Proof Artisan Distillers…
AUGUST 13, 2021
American Liquor Co. Vodka
American Liquor Co. in Michigan has released its first spirt, Vodka (40% ABV), claiming to be the first four-crop vodka blend made from…
The Best Cheap Vodkas to Buy Under $30 if You’re Tired of Tito’s
The base of vodka is everything, Bartley says, and that’s why he’s impressed with American Liquor Co. Vodka, which has a harmonious blend of wheat, corn, potato, and rye vodkas…
By Virginia Miller -
September 1, 2021
New Release Roundup
Chris Montana is a pioneer, opening the U.S.’ first black-owned microdistillery in 2013, burned down in the Minneapolis riots in 2020, then rebuilt. I recently reviewed his RTDs/canned cocktails — and now, his new American Liquor Co. Vodka, the first 4-crop blend…
September 2021 Issue
Respecting Vodka
“Take [vodka] seriously and don’t just put out something that doesn’t taste like anything, because that’s already out there.”
-Chris Montana of Du Nord Social Spirits and American Liquor Co. Vodka…
AUGUST 24, 2021 – 5:47 PM
The 15 Best Vodka Brands to Sip Straight, On the Rocks Or In a Craft Cocktail
Vodka enthusiasts (and best friends) William Brumder and Michael Slapp set out to create a distinctly American spirit that could stand out in a neutral, yet crowded, category…
DRINKS | SPIRITS | VODKA | AUGUST 17, 2021
Words by Vic Arkoff
American Liquor Company Vodka
Bottled in Michigan, American Liquor Co. Vodka is blended like whisky. Every budget bottle mixes vodkas made from four classic ingredients – wheat, rye, potato, and corn…
July 16, 2021 at 11:22 a.m. ET
This ‘blended’ vodka is an all-American affair
But another part was to create a spirit that reflected America — or, more specifically, the American Midwest. This new vodka is a blend of distinctly different vodkas from several Midwest distillers: wheat-based vodkas from Middle West Spirits in Ohio and…
By Pat Evans
July 6, 2021
14 Best Vodkas for Drinking on a Sweltering Summer Day
Because of the subtleness of vodka, many vodka makers turn to marketing and packaging to sell their spirit. But the American Liquor Co. tells a great story…
By: Tiff Christie | June 23,2021
Getting Graphic About Design With Shaun O'Rourke
If you’ve ever bought spirits just for the label, you’re not alone. We talk to Shaun O’Rourke about how design influences your taste buds…
The Trick To Vodka Is All In The Blend
The terms ‘blending’ and ‘flavour’ may not be ones you expect from Vodka, that is until you speak to Chris Montana from American Liquor Co..
June 10, 2021
Q&A with Chris Montana: Talking Vodka & Diversity in Distilling
“This project is near and dear to my heart,” says Montana. “The ultimate goal was to create an exceptional vodka, but in a highly competitive industry we were able to bring together some of the finest Midwest USA makers in…
May 29, 2021
MIXED GRAIN VODKA: COMPLEX SPIRITS TO MIX OR SIP
While it isn’t unusual to have whiskeys made with more than one type of grain, most vodka brands on the market today are made with just one ingredient. Wheat, rye, and barley are familiar to see in the production of vodka as are corn and potatoes. Often brands chose…
AMERICAN LIQUOR CO VODKA ANNOUNCES NATIONAL AVAILABILITY
American Liquor Co. Vodka was co-founded in 2020 by entrepreneurs and friends William Brumder and Michael Slapp, vodka enthusiasts looking to create a distinctly American spirit that could stand out in a crowded category. To realize their vision…
Experts give summer-ready tips for home, garden and kitchen during Dish and Design
"We are really happy to serve people some of our crazy recipes," he said. "We do have some really fruity and strong drinks but at the end of the day I look for the balance."
He demonstrated how to mix up a "Dragonfly" cocktail, which is made with American vodka…