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“Midwest” means many different things to many different people. The word calls to mind a diversity of places, groups, activities and things to those who inhabit America’s Heartland. Although “Midwest” might mean something different to each of us here at 45th Parallel Distillery, we all agree on one common factor: Midwest Gin and Vodka is prepared to be tasted and enjoyed in good company.

About Our Spirits

Midwest Vodka

Midwest Vodka

Midwest Vodka is distilled from neutral grain spirits in our handcrafted copper still and filtered through the finest carbon to create a smooth and affordable spirit.

ABV: 40%
Proof: 80

Midwest Gin

Midwest Gin is crafted with a balanced infusion of botanicals. Our recipe contains juniper berries, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, angelica root, and citrus.

ABV: 40%
Proof: 80

Whereʼs your Midwest?

We’d love to know. Show us with the hashtag #wheresyourmidwest on Instagram.

Moscow Mule season is fast approaching! Here in Wi

Moscow Mule season is fast approaching! Here in Wisconsin, patio/outdoor drinking weather begins when it no longer hurts to be outside. #wheresyourmidwest ?
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#midwestdistillers #newrichmondwi #cocktails #midwestvodka #moscowmule #springisfinallyhere #patioseason #drinkoutside #sunshineandcocktails #midwestlife

*repost from @gldn_cocktails * “Go home Midwest,

*repost from @gldn_cocktails *
“Go home Midwest, you’re drunk!” Big thanks to Graham Luterbach from @gldn_cocktails for dreaming up this drink! Check out his page for the full recipe.
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#midwestspirits #midwestgin #wheresyourmidwest #gin #midwestdistillers #midwestwinterproblems #sendhelpandvitaminD #newrichmondwi #cocktails #imbibe #gindranks

Midwest Vodka = the perfect addition to your boozy

Midwest Vodka = the perfect addition to your boozy brunch menu!
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#bruch #boozybrunch #midwestspirits #midwestvodka #screwdriver #orangecello #madisonavenueorangecello #morningdrinks #orangejuice #wheresyourmidwest

#wheresyourmidwest ? Is it the rolling bluffs of t

#wheresyourmidwest ? Is it the rolling bluffs of the southern MN/WI border? A mid morning jog around Nicollet Island? Or even a 45th Parallel Distillery tour with Steve? Let us know with the hashtag #wheresyourmidwest ! (We’ll send you some cool merch if you do!)
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#midwestdistillers #midwestspirits #midwestgin #midwestvodka #midwestmoment #45thparalleldistillery #newrichmondwi

Midwest Spicy Gin Bloody - A new take on an old fa

Midwest Spicy Gin Bloody - A new take on an old favorite using our very own Midwest Gin - Recipe below!
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-1.5 oz Midwest Gin
-Celery salt
-Worcestershire -Nan’s Extra Spicy Bloody Mary Mix
-Toppings if choice
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Pour the gin in a lowball glass with ice. Sprinkle celery salt on the ice and follow with a few drops of Worcestershire. Top with Nan’s Extra Spicy Mix and stir. Garnish with pickles and olives or other toppings of your choice.
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New merch alert—check out our new 5 panel Midwes

New merch alert—check out our new 5 panel Midwest Spirits hats! To win one of these bad boys, upload a photo of YOUR Midwest to Instagram and use the hashtag #wheresyourmidwest in the next 5 days. Please tag us in the photo as well!
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#midwestspirits #midwestgin #midwestvodka #midwestdistillers #midwestbest #midwestmoment #newmerch #merchgiveaway #midwestmerch #fivepanelhat

I think we can all agree that few things are more

I think we can all agree that few things are more Midwestern than beautiful bodies of fresh water. #wheresyourmidwest ? Let us know by using the hashtag #wheresyourmidwest !
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#midwestsummer #midwestmoment #stcroixriver #stillwatermn #freshwater #sailing #midwestsailing #midwestspirits #midwestgin #midwestvodka #midwestdistillers

For Assistant Distiller Cullen Madison, “Midwest

For Assistant Distiller Cullen Madison, “Midwest” is a summer evening spent exploring the St. Croix River Valley in search of new fishing spots. #wheresyourmidwest ?
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#midwestspirits #midwestvodka #midwestgin #midwestmoment #midwestsummer #stcroixriver #fishing #exploring #summeradventures #45thparalleldistillery

Tailgating before a Green Bay Packer home game wit

Tailgating before a Green Bay Packer home game with some Midwest Vodka is @rosalieurban ‘s Midwest! Where’s yours? Let us know with the hashtag #wheresyourmidwest !
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#midwestspirits #midwestvodka #midwestgin #midwestdistillers #midwestmoment #midwestactivities #midwestbest #greenbaypackers #lambeaufield #greenandgold #cheeseheads #bloodymarytime

Jeff Timm, the designer behind Where’s your Midw

Jeff Timm, the designer behind Where’s your Midwest, finds his on the North Shore of Minnesota. Scrambling up rocky hillsides and rivers, hiking through hip deep snow to a favorite fishing spot, and starting the day with fresh cinnamon rolls on the same fire that’s keeping him warm are all pieces of Jeff’s Midwest. #wheresyourmidwest ? Let us know!
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#midwestmoment #midwestbest #northshore #minnesota #northernminnesota #superior #boldnorth #midwestspirits #midwestgin #midwestvodka #craftspirits #craftdistilling #45thparalleldistillery #newrichmondwi

Have you ever tried a gin buck?🍹 . . . . #ginmu

Have you ever tried a gin buck?🍹
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#ginmule #gin #midwestgin #midwestspirits #craftgin #craftspirits #craftcocktail #craftdistilling #craftdistillery #lime #gingerbeer #midwestcocktails #midwestdrinking #wheresyourmidwest #summerdrinks🍹 #45thparalleldistillery #newrichmondwi

One of the best ways to enjoy Midwest Gin is in a

One of the best ways to enjoy Midwest Gin is in a Bloody Mary with Nan’s Naughty and Nice Spicy mix.
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Steve’s Midwest: Steve Hartman has been our full

Steve’s Midwest: Steve Hartman has been our full-time tour guide for a little over 3 years now. His Midwest is relaxing on the beautiful patio his son Shafer built for him, creating things out of copper and sniffing the bunghole at 45th Parallel Distillery. #wheresyourmidwest ? .
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#midwest #midwestbest #midwestmoment #midwestlife #patio #summertime #coppercraft #barrelbunghole #sniffthebunghole #45thparalleldistillery #newrichmondwi #craftdistillery #craftdistilling #craftspirits #midwestspirits #midwestgin #midwestvodka

Shafer Hartman is our Sales Manager here at 45th P

Shafer Hartman is our Sales Manager here at 45th Parallel. His Midwest is a cold and windy day of surfing on Lake Superior, trout fishing, and a water tube full of happy kids screaming for more. #wheresyourmidwest ?
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#midwestbest #midwestmoment #lakesurfing #lakesuperior #upnorth #minnesota #troutfishing #laketubing #landof10000lakes #midwestspirits

Bob’s Midwest: Bob McKenzie recently joined the

Bob’s Midwest: Bob McKenzie recently joined the team as our new head distiller. His Midwest is skiing with his son Ewan up in Lutsen, MN, fat biking on the Camba trails near Hayward, WI, and enjoying the world’s greatest beer or 5 beside his backyard fire pit. #wheresyourmidwest ?
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Next up on our employee #wheresyourmidwest series

Next up on our employee #wheresyourmidwest series is founder and owner Paul Werni. One of Paul’s favorite activities is biking; his goal for this year is to get 3,000 miles in the saddle before winter. Although he enjoys his solo 48 mile rides to work, he prefers group excursions. Exploring the Midwest on two wheels with good friends is Paul’s #midwest . #wheresyourmidwest ?
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#midwestbest #midwestmoment #midwestgin #midwestvodka #explorethemidwest #biking #spartawisconsin #spartatrail #bikecommute #newrichmondwi #45thparalleldistillery #goodcompany #friendsbiketogether

Anton’s Midwest Part 4: Crossing the glowing Noo

Anton’s Midwest Part 4: Crossing the glowing Noojee Trestle Bridge (Des Moines, Iowa) at night.
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#wheresyourmidwest #midwest #midwestbest #midwestmoment #midwestgin #midwestvodka #craftspirits #adventure #iowa #desmoines #iowaisnotboring

The new 1.75L handles for the Midwest Vodka have a

The new 1.75L handles for the Midwest Vodka have arrived! Now we’re just waiting on the labels.
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#vodka #midwestvodka #craftspirits #handle #bigbottles #midwest #wheresyourmidwest #newdesign #rebranding #45thparalleldistillery
#newrichmondwi #craftdistillery #craftdistilling

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