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    J.Carver Distillery

    4.5 (35 reviews)
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    Tasting flight
    Hoa N.

    Came here through a Groupon deal for a tour and tasting. There were four in our group. Brian was a great guide and educational as well as easy to talk to and ask questions. I didn't care for the tasting flight I had. I'm not a big burbon, whiskey and straight vodka person so it was not very goodb however, the cocktail I had was delicious and easy to drink. No food available just meat and cheese tray. The tap room was busy and we had about 10 people on our tour group. Waconia is a little far for us and so we will stop by when we are in the area.

    Flight time
    Wil G.

    My GF and I got a wild hair and decided to drive out to Waconia to checkout a MN distillery. It's located in the auto service bay of an car dealership. We sampled 7 spirits that they distilled. We both liked their straight rye whiskey the best followed by the barrel gin. We also had a charcuterie board while sampling. If you're out in Waconia stop in to wet your whistle. You won't be disappointed. Cheers

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    Rod S.

    Been here quite a few times, whether driving Mnbeerbus groups or just coming here for cocktails- always top notch! Tonight we went for the unveiling of their first 7 year old bourbon release. Bill, one of the owners gave the very informative and passioned tour, along with tasty sam-les of about six of their bourbons.

    Lakehouse Lemonade (top) and Minnesota Mule (bottom). Delicious and refreshing!
    Chelsea W.

    Cute, clean and modern distillery located in Waconia. My husband and I came here for the first time this past weekend. We got there around 7:30 on a Friday night and were seated with a table right away. They do distillery tours, but we just came to check out the cocktails. I ordered the Minnesota Mule, which was a similar version of a Moscow Mule (without the copper mug). The drink was light and refreshing. My husband ordered the Lakehouse Lemonade, which he also enjoyed. I ordered a Cosmo for my next drink, but I wish I would have stuck with the MN Mule. The Cosmo was so pretty to look at, but just a little too sweet for my taste. Although, I think all cosmos are pretty sweet anywhere you go. This distillery is definitely worth the drive if you live near or far away. My only suggestion would be to keep their doors open a little later on the two days they are open. Interesting fact: the building used to be a car dealership, so they stil have the garage doors and a couple signs left inside -- pretty cool!

    Keri A.

    This was our first time at J. Carver and we stopped in with a group of 6 people. For a Saturday, at 3:30pm there was only room for a 2 top, but were moved to a 6 top after a half hour. We took the tour and learned a lot. The tour is an hour long so make sure to bring a full cocktail with you. Service was slow for our group because we came in with the goal of getting 2-3 cocktails/person and it seemed to be a better fit for a 1 cocktail pace place. We also shared two meat and cheese plates which were delicious and helped edge the hunger cues after 3 hours of cocktail drinking. We had a blast, but service was a bit rough

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    Fun afternoon touring the distillery and enjoying one of their many specialty cocktails. Friendly service and good quality drinks.

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    We received amazing service, a lovely tour of the distillery, and tried some great spirits. I would absolutely recommend!

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    Great tour and liquor. Loved that the owner gave the tour. Lots of options for drinks for all tastes. Highly recommend!

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    Has the best staff that only want to create a positive experience for everyone and will go above and beyond for you!

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    Skaalvenn Distillery

    Skaalvenn Distillery

    4.9
    (80 reviews)
    26.6 mi

    Decided to stop here to grab a drink to celebrate my bday. Such an expected location. They do have…read morea ton of signs to find the place. We were able to get last minute reservations on a Friday which was nice. It wasn't too busy at the time we went. Loved the vibes & the decor. We got 3 different drinks - Strawberry Dubai Chocolate, Koku & Secondhand Dandelions. I love that they come over and explain the drinks, it really elevates the experience. Surprisingly the Dubai Chocolate drink was my favorite. My mom ordered a few snacks & enjoyed them especially the Japanese snack mix. I'd definitely like to come back.

    @skaalvenndistillery in Brooklyn Park, Mn…read more I've been here several times but it's been a hot sec since my last visit. Trust me, every experience is new and rewarding. The work, creativity, flavors, and cultural integration that goes into each cocktail makes the experience so memorable. I will say, the on top, is the interaction with the staff every time I go. If you want a unique first time experience, that will make you want to keep coming back, check out Skaalvenn! @tysonschnit and @mrs.skaalvenn are the passionate and amazing owners/distillers. Through the years @metaldave77 @ragealienmixology and @chase.heck.5 have made each experience more incredible! They have an assortment of cocktails, n/a cocktails, bar snacks, bottles of their spirits to go (also in stores), and merch! I picked up a bottle of their Habanero Rum! Cocktails: Special from @chase.heck.5 - "Corvo Bianco CPT": vodka, lavender syrup, grains of paradise, gooseberry, lemon, lavender smoke @ragealienmixology describes it well in the last video. A tribute to Yennefer from the Witcher series. Special from @metaldave77 - "Draugr": cranberry, aquavit, habanero rum, tepache, lingonberry, tart cherry, orange juice, cranberry juice A wonderful Mexican-Norwegian fusion cocktail Can't wait for my next visit! #skaalvenndistillery #supportsmallbusiness

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    Cobras Fang and Tiki special
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    Copperwing Distillery

    Copperwing Distillery

    4.3
    (72 reviews)
    22.7 mi
    $$

    Copperwing Distillery is a fantastic place to visit. Its obscure location in a St. Louis Park…read morewarehouse neighborhood adds to its allure. Copperwing is a working distillery, and the bar is not embellished to whisk you away from that environment. I like that. Copperwing has a place of its own amongst the thousands of drinking holes in the Twin Cities. You're imbibing in a distillery, but at a bar with a mixology and a bites menu. The cocktail list is interesting, and what I drank was delicious. I also drank shots of some of the different booze Copperwing produced. (It was a lot of liquor. The next two days were rough, and stupidly, we went to another distillery afterwards. I will never learn, and I'm 75 years old.) Liquor is like wine. We all have different tastes and palates. I liked one of Copperwing's vodkas, but not the other. Several of their offerings have won national awards. That's something everyone in Minneapolis can be proud of. Jack was our bartender, and he was gracious and accommodating. I will return to Copperwing Distillery soon, but will drink with more wisdom, sticking to one kind of booze and will drink lots of water.

    My daughter arranged a tour & tasting for me as an early Father's Day present - and it was…read morefantastic! I personally have almost 100 bottles of whiskey in my bar, and I was very impressed with all of their products! I bought their single malt because it was really good, and I know my way around good bourbon! I will definitely be bringing out of town family & guests to this business, they are really worth the time and they present a great lineup. The vibe here is really upbeat and they are proud of what they do & how they do it!

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    Distillery on the otherside of the glass
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    Caramel Apple Mule
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    O’Shaughnessy Distilling

    O’Shaughnessy Distilling

    4.7
    (191 reviews)
    30.6 mi
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    Unbelievable. This place is truly magical…read more It has such a perfect mix of a relaxed, chill vibe while still feeling elevated enough to dress up and make a night out of it. The space itself is beautiful with a really cozy ambiance, and the patio is a great option when the weather is nice. The drinks are absolutely the star of the show. You can tell there is so much intention behind both the flavors and the presentation. The cocktail menu is super creative, and the Old Fashioned menu alone is phenomenal with so many unique options. The Beorn Old Fashioned was my favorite. We also tried the Payanello (pineapple, lime, ginger, pickled jalapeño) and it was incredible. Food was fantastic as well. The brussels sprouts were so good and a must order. Service was amazing. Our server was so kind, helpful, and gave great recommendations, which made the whole experience even better. It is on the pricier side, especially for drinks, but honestly worth it for the quality and experience. Reservations are easy to make and I would definitely recommend booking ahead. Parking was manageable when we went, but I could see it getting tricky during busier times. Overall, such a beautiful, thoughtfully done space with incredible drinks, great food, and top tier service. A perfect spot for a night out or just grabbing a cocktail and soaking in the vibe.

    Visiting stops on the distillery passport and spent an afternoon at O'Shaughnessy. I had been here…read morebefore for a couple of events, but never just a regular experience. Inside is beautiful, with leather and wood everywhere. It's a large space, but still feel cozy. Since they specialize in whiskey, that is the base for many cocktails; I actually think that 90% of the cocktail list is whiskey of some form. We also tried a spice bag, which was phenomenal! One of those things I loved so much, I'll probably get it every time I go now. If you're looking for a great place to try some great cocktails, OS Distillery is the place for you!

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    Elegant and fun
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    Obbink Distilling

    Obbink Distilling

    4.8
    (13 reviews)
    56.5 mi

    A fun stop on our drive home from the north. The space is dark, with an outer space theme. It also…read moreappears there is an enclosed patio, but it wasn't open the day we were there. There are some monthly specials, along with an extensive list of regular rotation cocktails. There is also a note, if you can dream it, they will try to make it. We had some BOGOs to use, so we tried a few different things. Hubs was a little disappointed that there was a drink with goat cheese that was sold out. It sounded so unique and interesting though! I had the Rover, a lemon raspberry gin fizz-like drink and the Peeps special. Both were light tasting, the Rover was delicious. Hubs tried the Gaia's Garden special, not my fave, but he enjoyed it. Worth the hour-ish drive from the cities or if you're up in the Collegeville area.

    Welcome to the first stop of my Distillery Passport series! Obbink was an unexpected surprised…read morelocated in a somewhat industrial spot of St. Joseph. With family living near by I thought this would be a great location to begin my journey. As you pull up the spot looks quaint with a metal barn exterior and a large yard and tented patio. Walking in it felt very industrial chic, with wood and black metal interior design. The bartender was absolutely fabulous, we had great conversation and she was able to help my brother and I select a few cocktails that we could be interested based on our preferred pallets. The distillery has a main cocktail menu along with a seasonal menu with approximately 6-8 specialty drinks. My first choice 2.5/5 Rover Club - consisting of gin, egg white, raspberry, and lemon. The initial taste was nice, however the sweet of the raspberry and the sour of the lemon almost seemed to neutralize the drink leaving me wanting a bit more flavor. My brother's first selection 3.5/5 Golden Hands - consisting of whiskey, egg yolk, cinnamon, and lemon. I'm not a huge cinnamon fan like he is, however this had a nice consistency and could make a great drink for those looking for something outside of the box. My second choice 4.5/5 Aurora Haze - consisting of Aurora gin, grapefruit, and lemon. Their "grapefruit martini". This cocktail was right up my alley! The drink was slightly Tarte with a sweeter finish and the presentation was beautiful! I am a sucker for purple gins. Would most definitely return for this cocktail. My brother's second selection 4/5 French Toast - ingredients unknown. It was very creamy with a nice touch of cinnamon. It gave me the impression of drinking the leftover milk in your Cinnamon Toast Crunch bowl. This cocktail was my brother's favorite of the night. Overall this was a nice experience! Even though my first drink wasn't particularly my cup of tea, my last cocktail made me feel better about their selections! My brother also really enjoy his two cocktails. If you're looking for a new cocktail spot to try out, visit Obbink's!

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    Norseman Distillery

    Norseman Distillery

    4.2
    (161 reviews)
    30.4 mi
    $$

    We took the classic cocktail workshop and had David as our mixology professional. David was great,…read morevery obviously passionate about mixology. He highlighted the importance of so many aspects of making cocktails that we had never thought of before. For the class you make 4 cocktails: margarita, old fashioned, gimlet, and Negroni. David walked us through everyone and we had an absolute blast. The class also comes with snacks (thankfully!!). We had a pepperoni pizza, their mushroom pizza, and the salmon dip and they were all 5 out of 5 amazing! I'd absolutely come back just for good and drinks. I would absolutely recommend this class!

    We went to Norseman for a pre-dinner appetizer and spirit tasting. Overall it was a good experience…read morebut could have been smoother overall. It seemed that there was not enough staff with only two servers covering the floor and that resulted in some pretty long waits before we could put our order in or get the check etc. It did gar a fun vibe where people could hang out, grab a bite and a chill drink. The menu does appear to change out every week which was confusing and also meant that the menu we found in their website was different so some plans had to change. If you are looking for something specific or having a tight agenda may not be the place for you but if you are okay to just hang out and go with whatever is in front of you then no issue!

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    Non-alcoholic cocktails - yummy!!
    Non-alcoholic cocktails - yummy!!
    Norseman Distillery
    This drink wasn't on the menu yet, but was so delicious!

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    This drink wasn't on the menu yet, but was so delicious!

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