Phillips Distilling Company
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Phillips Distilling Company (est. 1912) is a Minneapolis, Minnesota
-based distillery and house brand of liquors known for its omnipresence in the bars, taverns, and private shelves of the Great Plains. Phillips produces a variety of liquors such as Gin
, Rum
, Canadian whisky
, Brandy
and many flavors of Schnapps
. In recent years, Phillips has branched out beyond standard liquors with a variety of specialty drinks, such as Phillips Union Whiskey (a premium brand), the 100 proof series of Schnapps (Hot, Blue, and Root(Beer) 100), and vodka
such as UV Vodka or the imported Belvedere
and Chopin
labels from Poland
. Phillips also produces an herbal liqueur named "Black 100" for its 50% alcohol by volume content and opaque black color.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis , nicknamed "City of Lakes" and the "Mill City," is the county seat of Hennepin County, the largest city in the U.S. state of Minnesota, and the 48th largest in the United States...
-based distillery and house brand of liquors known for its omnipresence in the bars, taverns, and private shelves of the Great Plains. Phillips produces a variety of liquors such as Gin
Gin
Gin is a spirit which derives its predominant flavour from juniper berries . Although several different styles of gin have existed since its origins, it is broadly differentiated into two basic legal categories...
, Rum
Rum
Rum is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from sugarcane by-products such as molasses, or directly from sugarcane juice, by a process of fermentation and distillation. The distillate, a clear liquid, is then usually aged in oak barrels...
, Canadian whisky
Canadian whisky
Canadian whisky is a type of whisky produced in Canada. Most Canadian whiskies are blended multi-grain liquors containing a large percentage of corn spirits, and are typically lighter and smoother than other whisky styles...
, Brandy
Brandy
Brandy is a spirit produced by distilling wine. Brandy generally contains 35%–60% alcohol by volume and is typically taken as an after-dinner drink...
and many flavors of Schnapps
Schnapps
Schnapps is a type of distilled alcoholic beverage. The English word schnapps is derived from the German Schnaps , which can refer to any strong alcoholic drink but particularly those containing at least 32% ABV...
. In recent years, Phillips has branched out beyond standard liquors with a variety of specialty drinks, such as Phillips Union Whiskey (a premium brand), the 100 proof series of Schnapps (Hot, Blue, and Root(Beer) 100), and vodka
Vodka
Vodka , is a distilled beverage. It is composed primarily of water and ethanol with traces of impurities and flavorings. Vodka is made by the distillation of fermented substances such as grains, potatoes, or sometimes fruits....
such as UV Vodka or the imported Belvedere
Belvedere (vodka)
Belvedere is a luxury brand of Polish vodka produced and distributed by LVMH. It is named after Belweder, the Polish presidential palace, whose illustration appears on the company's bottles. It is produced exclusively in Poland in the town of Żyrardów and has worldwide distribution....
and Chopin
Chopin vodka
Chopin vodka is a single-ingredient vodka, 4 times distilled from potatoes grown in the Polish region of Podlasie. It is produced by Siedlce-based Podlaska Wytwórnia Wódek Polmos. Chopin was first introduced to North America in 1997. The production is done in small batches...
labels from Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
. Phillips also produces an herbal liqueur named "Black 100" for its 50% alcohol by volume content and opaque black color.