History

• Family-owned business: 45th Parallel Distillery is described as a family-owned business rooted in the Midwest, loving its family, the local community, and making excellent spirits.
• Main location and origin: The flagship location is in New Richmond, Wisconsin. The cornerstone was laid in 2006, and the main distillery opened the following year. Expansions include a stand-alone rickhouse for storing up to 3,000 barrels and a new events center in New Richmond for entertainment and experiences.
• Growth and expansion: They describe ongoing growth and capacity increases with four active stills as well as establishing a distillery in Stillwater, MN and an events center in New Richmond, WI, bringing more experiences for guests.
• Philosophy: The message 'Believe in The Process' emphasizes traditional, slow distillation without shortcuts and a focus on quality and honesty.

Production

• Grain-to-glass approach: 45th Parallel describes a fully local production that begins at Rusmar Farm, supporting a locally rooted supply chain from raw materials to the finished product.
• Traditional approach: Emphasis on true, slow distillation without shortcuts and a strong belief in quality and honesty.
• Infrastructure and capacity: Four active stills and on-site facilities enable continuous production as well as the possibility for contract distilling and various production scenarios.
• Infrastructure and services (contract distilling): They describe premium contract distilling with experience and capacities such as milling, various stills (Column, Hybrid and Pot), and full service from boiling to bottling. Supported by the experience of a Heriot-Watt Master Distiller and the possibility to develop recipes, testing and packaging.
• Product development and raw materials: Focus on farm-sourced raw materials and diversified spirit types (including grain-based spirits). Possibility to incorporate clients' own ingredients into the process.

Products

• Vodka: 80 proof vodka made from 100% locally sourced corn.
• Rum (small batches): Rum is produced on two small stills in Stillwater, but it is currently barrel-aged and not yet available for purchase.
• Drink recipes: Example cocktails include Cosmo Crush, where 45th vodka is used together with 45th Limoncello and 45th Orangecello, as well as cranberry juice and lime.
• Whisky: No specific whiskey products are mentioned as existing products in the content.

Visits/Experiences

• Distillery tours and tastings: They offer distillery tours and spirit tastings (several events on Fridays and Saturdays) in New Richmond and Stillwater as part of the experience.
• Dining and bar: The flagship location in New Richmond includes a full-service bar and restaurant; the menu features Scratch Kitchen and Woodfire Pizza, using local ingredients and local grains in the dough as well as fresh mozzarella and other ingredients.
• Location and hours: The locations share lounge and retail hours, with midweek and weekend times differing (typically Wednesday–Saturday 11:00–21:00, Sunday 10:00–15:00; Stillwater opens later for lunch and closes early). There are two locations: New Richmond, WI and Stillwater, MN.
• Private events and corporate: They offer private events and an event center with customizable arrangements as well as a wide range of engaging experiences and products.

Philosophy

• Local roots and sustainable approach: Slogans such as Locally Grown. Locally Served. emphasize a focus on being rooted in the local community and supporting local ingredients and supply chains.
• Quality and transparency: The philosophy centers on slow distillation, zero shortcuts, and a belief in honesty and quality throughout the process—from raw materials to the finished spirit.