Proof Artisan Distillers — Local services in Fargo

So there's really two things to review: the Distillery which has their spirits available for off-sale, and the lounge(?) which serves cocktails and small-place hors d'oeuvres.

Being a young distillery, their main offerings are their gin and vodka. Both are of excellent quality, the gin in particular is very interesting with a fresh, zesty profile that makes a excellent cucumber tonic. They also have a new line of cordials including a coffee and cream liqueur that makes a mean bulldog.

The lounge is a great place to meet friends or take a date. The drinks range from $5 to $10 depending on whether they make use of their standard or reserve spirits. The reserve spirits include not-yet-ready for off-sale spirits such as their barrel aged gin which is definitely worth a try. The small-plate menu is of stellar quality - everything i've tried is mouth watering. However, as you the name suggest, don't come here hungry. The portions are far from dinner sized but if you're expectations are in line you won't be...

What started as me picking up 2 275 gallon liquid totes for rain barrels, turned into a really cool 2 hour education and tasting session. We got to meet the owner and his son and they taught us so much about alcohol, how it's made, what makes their different, and why theirs actually tastes good. They then let us try some of their Crooked Furrow, Glen Fargo, and their Vodka. They showed us how to sniff it, how to drink it, and taught us so much. I am not a hard alcohol guy at all, but these guys may have converted me! If you are looking for a vodka that has no smell and literally tastes like rain water, try their vodka. Hands down the best vodka we have ever tasted! Thanks so much...

Came in with 4 other friends, only available table was a 4 person table. Went to scoot another chair over and was yelled at by a member of staff, I believe it may have been a bartender but can't confirm. Was told we could not move any chairs, one of us would have to stand the whole time, suffice to say we left immediately.

Went to the Toasted Frog right after and they accommodated our group size by giving us an extra chair for a 4 person table right away. Customer service goes a long way, I will never visit this establishment again, and will warn others not to as well.

Is it really that difficult to accommodate an odd number group by giving us an...