Brother Justus Whiskey Company — Local services in Minneapolis

Did some libations hopping on Sunday....a brewery, a cidery and mid mix was my inaugural visit to Brother Justus. It was still early afternoon so we were only three of a handful of people there. Upon entering a friendly staff greeted us...w a southern drawl of y'all in every sentence... I liked it. As we perused the cocktail menus I asked him what cocktail he would choose? He gave me the answer of: I had the Northern Smoke as my shift drink yesterday and the day before that I had the Cider and Spice. I inquired about the Chimp Crazy...more because I wanted to order it for the name. He gave a thorough and wonderful description that it had a Banana Fosters flavor and runt-like banana. It didn't pique my interest but my friend was sold w the Banana Fosters description! My other friend and I both opted for a Cider and Spice. Once our drinks arrived we all tried a sip of the others. I found the initial sip of both to be boozy. Not off-putting boozy just... this may be a Sipper, boozy. I really liked that every sip of the Cider and Spice was frothy. The Chimp Crazy, w just the one sip I liked the banana aftertaste that lingered on your palate. The Brother Justus space is beautiful, so spacious and bright. Parking is easy right out the door and past the patio. I didn't pay close attention to when the bill came but I think the young fellow said there was a 16% gratuity included. I didn't pay but I appreciate that he pointed that out so I assume someone can add to it but maybe not double it. We took a spin through the merch area as it was in the nook where you entered/exited. I really like the massive ring of wood on the wall. The opposite wall... the large fireplace and library of books... I may need to invest in a smoking jacket and pipe before I return. ha. Brother Justus isn't just a place for a wildly delicious cocktail but it's a whole experience. I'm not a big cocktail drinker but the Cider and Spice is definitely one I won't soon forget! I took a picture of the top of the drink... as I liked the coloring of it. Thank you for bringing out glasses of water and leaving a pitcher as well. We opted for a leisurely seating of comfortable padded lounge-like chairs and a table. There was another like option in the corner by the fireplace. I like the open area take to the tasting room w views of the distilling tanks behind the bar. Thanks Brother Justus for the seasonal cocktails and a...

We first visited Brother Justus when they were a tiny distillery over on Taft Street NE. It was clear then that they had a vision for making whiskey.

They are now in a huge facility in northeast Minneapolis. It is very, very huge.

They have a number of whiskies and quite interesting. They use Minnesota oak barrels for aging. There is a "silver" unaged whiskey, a single malt whiskey, a cold-peated single malt, Brigid's First Batch, and several specialty batches. I recommend trying onr of their flights. Of the ones that we tried, Brigid's was the best.

They also have a gin, which is quite nice. While it is a bit on the "hot" side, it has an interesting slight taste of cinnamon. It is a nice London Dry style of gin

They also have a number of liqueurs including a vermouth, and a fantastic aperitivo - which we bought!

The cocktails were excellent. I had the Fitzgerald, which was gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup. I asked for them to go light on the syrup, and they actually did. It was perfect. My husband really enjoyed their version of a boulevardier. They also offer low alcohol and non-alcoholic drinks.

They offer a vegetable box, a cheese box, or a mixed box from Surdyk's, as well as a vegan box from Herbivorous Butcher. I think this was a clever decision. You can also bring in food.

The staff was knowledgeable as well as extremely personable. I heartily recommend you try their tasting room out. The atmosphere is sedate and calm, the drinks excellent, and their whiskeys and liqueurs excellent.

They are located in the north side of Minneapolis, at 3300...

Brother Justus is an excellent distillery! I visited their cocktail room with some friends and had a wonderful experience. I had purchased their silver whiskey about a year ago from a local liquor store and loved it, so I was excited to finally visit their cocktail room (and pick up another bottle of their silver whiskey)!

I am not really a straight whiskey drinker but I love a whiskey cocktail and their cocktail room has a wide selection of classics and specials on the menu. I tried two holiday cocktails: their “Northern Smoke” which was absolutely incredible—it came smoked in a glass dome and the flavor was just amazing—and the “Snow Day” which was a tropical drink I also really liked. Plus, beyond the delicious drinks, their space is amazing! It's modern but also super cozy—my group was seated near a bookshelf and fireplace which created such a perfect ambiance. The service here was great too: the staff were nice and came over to check on us the perfect amount.

Overall I had a great experience at the Brother Justus cocktail room and I also find their whiskey to be very smooth and enjoyable. I can't wait to bring my whiskey-loving spouse by sometime for a tasting. I highly recommend checking out Brother Justus if you're looking for a cool spot to relax, catch up with friends, and enjoy some amazing...