This place was great from start to finish. Really cool cocktails, awesome space, and a really cool tour if you can make time to book it. Their Bloody Mary infused vodka was my favorite and it'll definitely take some of the harder work and stocking up on stuff when doing a Bloody Mary bar at home for friends. The gin and tonic was great too, also try the chai spirits read more

Bartender was not friendly. My brother-in-law got a glass of bourbon and said it was kind of harsh. My wife liked her chai cocktail

Ambience was great! Both of us commented on how good the music was for the environment. Our service was great as well and very happy to answer any questions or talk about the drinks. On top of that, the drinks were absolutely delicious! We're planning on buying some bottle of liquor from them that we tried, such as the chai liqueur, which was amazing! Excited to come back soon! read more

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Stumbled upon this distillery when my bestie was in town. She drove past it a couple of times and mentioned we should give it a shot. I'm glad we did. When you first enter it's not what you expect a distillery to look or feel like. It's filled with greenery throughout and the display of their liquor on the shelf and barrels gave it a nice and unique touch. Parking was a little iffy to find since it's in an industrial area, but the interior and service make it worth it. The bartender was really friendly and informed us that they make all their drinks and liquor in house! I love the way he crafted our drinks too, the garnishes were perfect! The day we went they had Star Wars specials for May 4th--I thought that was a fun add-on. We had a Daiquiri, Dirty Martini and two Aggressively Friendly cocktails! They were a mixture of rum and vodka. You could definitely taste the alcohol in the drinks, but the flavor of the mixed items within the cocktails blended well. I'd love to come back and try their other liquor options. If they offer tours, I'd love to explore more of their background and what they have to offer. Perfect place for solo, couples, friends and furry friends to enjoy--will be back! read more

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One of our favorite cocktail places in Milwaukee. They only use their own liquors so they can be limited on certain drinks but they always have creative and tasty specialty menus. Also the bartenders are very knowledgeable and have "dealer choice" cocktails if you want to go off the menu. read more

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We stumbled upon Twisted Path Distillery while trying to find a different drinking establishment. In the end, Twisted Path Distillery ended up being our favorite find! Staff were friendly and took their jobs seriously. The venue was open and inviting, especially since it was warm. We loved all of the plants on the wall of the bar! While it was a smaller menu, everything sounded delicious! We ended up getting to drinks to try: The Cilantro Gimlet and the Aggressively Friendly. My husband loved the herbasciously delicious Cilantro Gimlet. Great flavors with a definitively cilantro flavor. I enjoyed the Aggressively Friendly cocktail, particularly with the gin and lavender notes. Prices were fairly reasonable and the space was clean and inviting. We definitely would like to return in the future and try other drinks! read more

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Highly recommend for an intimate date night or fancy get together with friends. The drinks are amazing and if you have someone who doesn't want to drink the non alcoholic drinks are absolutely amazing! The bartenders are so knowledgeable and are happy to educate you on the drinks and all of the different fusions they can make. read more

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This distillery is quickly becoming one of my favorite places for a cocktail! Every distillery has their own vodka and whiskey these days, but they go next level with their Bloody Mary Vodka (infused with spices so all you have to add is juice and it is shelf stable), and their Chai Liqueur. These are my two favorite items to buy and keep at home now, especially during the holiday season, the Chai is a fantastic product. However the bar itself is great. They take into account various flavor profiles, creating distillates and using aromatics to enhance their cocktails. I always look forward to seeing what they have on their menu. The space itself is beautiful, with vines and their products on the wall, making it a great date spot in the evening with the dimmer lights, or a great spot to get together with friends in the summer with the garage door open. Let's not forget they also have amazing Mocktails! The Rhubarbra Streisand is always a hit in our group, and its nice to have options for everyone in the group. Highly recommend a visit to their distillery :) read more

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Spent a wonderful Saturday afternoon at Twisted Path tasting their spirit offerings. I found the Bloody Vodka interesting, the gin smooth, and the Chai Liquor unique. Elijah was our server, and he was a wealth of information. Twisted Path is a Milwaukee treasure. read more

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Been coming here for years!! Great spot to stop and get a well crafted, well thought out cocktail. They have a rotating menu but there is always an option for a "dealers choice" and you won't be sorry. The vibes are immaculate. The bartenders are lovely and very personable! read more

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Fantastic cocktails - meticulously made. Friendly bartenders, great open air place. Highly recommend.

Nice spot for a cocktail on Milwaukee's south side. The front doors open up wide to let in fresh air on nice days. The cocktail selection is wide and the service is great. I recommend the Bourbon Old Fashioned (if you like a sweeter drink.) read more

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I've since learned that outside food is encouraged in the main area. This definitely makes the place more appetizing. Will be back to enjoy some local eats and great drinks at twisted path. read more

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Ah, Twisted Path. You offer refuge in the form of consistently delicious cocktails. You had me at 'shallot brine' with that scrumptious dirty martini. Then, you knocked it out of the park with A Curry for What Ails You--a deliciously complex, aromatic, and savory drink that doesn't disappoint. Made with gin, curried butternut squash syrup with coconut and lemon juice....dayummmmm!!!! Seriously, I love the cocktails here. They are solid, consistent, and creative. The bar tending staff is also friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. If you're looking for a crafty cocktail, I definitely suggest adding them to your rotation. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Visited Twisted Path after finding an inexpensive Groupon deal for the tour. This was a first date and the distillery turned an awkward experience into a fun time! The tour is lead by the Owner - political science major turned lawyer turned distillery owner. He is Awesome!!!! Wish I was on a date with him instead. Lol wishful thinking. Anyway, he was so informative inclusive and knowledgeable about his craft and the passion he brings to his product delivers to the people who patronize his establishment. Following the tour is the best part.... Tasting Room!!! Although not everything spoke to my palette, the samples were delicious and interesting... everything had a unique twist. I purchased the Vodka and white rum following the tour.... discount off each bottle! Totally would come here again... and again. Just wish appetizers or small plates were available. Drinking on an empty stomach is not wise. But I never claimed to be wise." read more

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Super romantic and chill atmosphere, great original cocktails and NA options. Highly recommend anything with their chai liqueur. read more

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A dirty martini with shallot brine? Yes, please! Absolutely delicious and love that it comes with an olive and pickled onion. You get to choose between their own gin or vodka for the base of the Cocktail. Can't choose between the two? They can also make it when half gin and half vodka which gives a unique taste. read more

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Very neat place. Stopped in after hearing about it from a buddy. Very cool spot. Amelia was our bartender and she was very knowledgeable. I had the old fashioned which was very good. My friend got the old fashioned flight! Yes you read that right! It was super cool to try all their liquors in an old fashioned. My favorite was the coffee liquor one! I could drink that every morning! will definitely be back with more people! read more

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I came here with my boyfriend to meet up with one of his friends for a couple drinks after the Admirals game. I was pleasantly surprised by interior design. I'm not exactly sure what I was expecting when I walked in, but this place far exceeded my expectations. It is very classy. They have a nice selection of drinks to choose from. I had the Chai Nog and their Daiquiri. Both of them were excellent! I prefer the Chai Nog over the Daiquiri because that is a little bit closer to my tastes but the Daiquiri was still very good. If you're looking for an upscale, classy place to get together with some friends or for a date, this is definitely a place to check out! read more

Attractive, dimly-lit cocktail lounge that has amazing drinks and friendly folks behind the bar, making all the drink magic happen. It's a nice space that is quiet enough to have a good conversation but bustling enough to make you feel like you're in a downtown bar without the wall-to-wall crowd. They're also pet friendly and that always wins big points in my book. read more

After looking for distilleries in the area, Twisted Path was our first choice once we saw they had Chai liquor.  I was dying to get some to put in my homemade eggnog at Christmas time.  There is no indoor seating at the moment, but you can walk up to the 2 garage doors of the building, where they have a table set up, and a bar.  You can try a sample at one door, and then head to the other door to make a purchase at the bar. The people working there were friendly and very cool, but I wasn't impressed with the handful of F-bombs the server (owner?) dropped during our conversation while sampling.  It's not very professional, and for a place with fantastic product, it drops the class level a bit. But, I do understand he was trying to be friendly, so I won't be too much of a "Karen" about it! ;) Twisted Path has some fantastic spirits and we ended up ordering 3 bottles and a cocktail to go. We got 2 bottles of Twisted Path Chai, because well, why not?  And my husband ordered their bottled-in-bond rye whiskey.  It was super smooth and my husband LOVED it.  The bottled in bond rye is $65, so bring your credit card!   I can't remember the name of the cocktail we ordered to go, but my husband loved it.  It came sealed in a very nice, thick glass bottle with a wooden stopper.  I should have kept it and repurposed it!  I highly recommend giving this place a visit, if you like craft spirits.  Everything is fantastic. read more

Twisted Path is such an interesting place to try. They serve very unique cocktails made with their own distilled liquor. The flavor combinations they offer are always fun to try and their drink menu changes often, so there's always something new. When I was there last I had a delicious drink with vodka and pink peppercorns. The atmosphere is laid back and the staff is friendly. Their location is in a bit of an industrial area, but that isn't so bad. Their building has a garage door that can be opened in the summertime when the weather is nice. I would recommend giving Twisted Path a try if you are in the mood for a unique drink and a pleasantly relaxed evening! read more

Correct me if I'm wrong, but to my knowledge, Milwaukee doesn't have all too many 'distilleries.' We have a lot of breweries, but for us non-beer drinkers (or those of us that prefer other libations) it's great to have options. I've been to Twisted Path Distillery a few times. They used to be known as Dock 18 with a small speak-easy but have recently expanded that space and now lead with their Distillery name. I have done the tour and it is unlike the normal tour in that the owner gives it and knows his stuff. He's not a "business" guy, in the sense that he started the company to pump out a profit first and master the taste second. He's a distillery nerd (meant in the best way) and really has a passion for flavor. I learned more about distilling alcohol than I have from any other tour I've ever been on; which, in my opinion, is what a tour should be about. I'm not normally a Gin fan, but dang it. They make a fine tasting Gin! No pin-tree flavor here! Can't go wrong with their Rum or Vodka either. Definitely add this as a bookmark to check out! read more

Why have I not been here before? It is at the far edge of the Bay View bubble so I should have been here months ago. However, I am glad that I found this awesome place. Let's start with handcrafted cocktails with their own spirits. They are experienced with using bitters and creating very unique cocktails. As a bonus the drinks are NOT expensive. A handcrafted cocktail will run you a whopping $5 which is a great deal considering the quality of the ingredients. The place is so quaint and cozy. We happened to be there for the Secret Symphony pop-up so that made the night extra special. I will be back again! read more

Started the night here for a birthday party. The vibe was cool and chill. Loved the dark wood tones and soft lighting. Enough to feel relaxed, but I could still see my way to the bar. Our table ordered a variety of drinks. I got the aggressively friendly, which I highly recommend if you like tart, citrusy drinks. It packs an alcohol punch too. We were hoping to order a variety of kettle chips and some cheese curds, but they only had bbq chips left. No big deal, but they ended up giving us 2 bags of chips for free for our disappointment, which I thought was extremely kind customer service. We were all able to pay and exit smoothly as we traveled to our next BV destination. I will definitely return! read more

Love this spot - great drinks, ambiance, & service! They're dog friendly inside which is one of the main reasons we stopped, but so glad we did! We'll definitely be back! read more

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This place is the BEST! Came to Twisted Path tonight as I was hosting a surprise party for my boyfriend, we were able to reserve the private tasting room which was absolutely bomb. The drinks here are great too and the staff is beyond friendly. Absolutely will be coming back time and time again!!! (PS: Try the mango tango, you won't be sorry!) read more

Great venue to watch a band and have a few drinks. I wish they had more than hard liquor. I had to switch to water, as I can't drink that stuff all night. There were a couple bands while we were there and both were really good. read more

Riders on the Storm...a creation by mixologist Sir Edward. It left a complex mix of flavors swimming on my palette. A burst of the atomized birch bark and ginger went diving over my taste buds. No distinct taste or aroma of banana nor the lemon. The spiced rum was masked by the ginger but as time passed you knew it was present. I give it 3 out of 4 jiggers. read more

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Look no further. This isn't a bar, it's an artistic experience for all your senses at bar pricing. This place is going to blow up. Every cocktail is amazing. The vibes, the decor, and the friendly owners/staff. Just go. You won't regret it. read more

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Great cocktails, excellent vibe, and super friendly staff all make Twisted Path one of Milwaukee's best spots.

You could drive right by and never guess there's a Distillery in this warehouse. And that's part of the aura. There's not only a great Distillery, but an awesome apothecary too! And it was the 5th anniversary of Bittercube Bitters that led to this awesome booze craftery to host their first ever open tasting. But first you had to receive an email indicating where to park, how many loading docks to walk past and which semi-lit doors to enter. This is truly a warehouse and until you enter the door marked (with an underground-feel paper sign) you aren't quite certain you are in the right place. Only 24 guests over the course of two days had the pure pleasure of imbibing in this tiny (only 10 seats plus two auxiliary chairs) tasting room. The journey began with the aptly titled "Origin Story". It featured the TPD Classic White Rum and Bittercube Jamaican #1 Bitters and was a rift on the quintessential mule type cocktails. The rum had a very clean and crisp taste, indicative of it's organic origins. Up next was the Kill-Devil #2, which was another classic re-invented. Twisted's Barrel Aged Rum was blended with Turbinado Sugar and Bittercube's Jamaican #2 Bitters. Prior to consuming the cocktail we were each given a shot of the aged rum solo. And it was fantastic to say the least. The rum was smooth and crisp and the harsh aftertaste of most rums was not at all present. We moved on to a Winter Sour which was crafted with Twisted's Classic Vodka and Bittercube's Trinity Bitters. It also featured a Winter Spiced Syrup which was made with a myriad of fragrant spices (so glad they shared the recipe for this). Like the rum, this vodka was clean and crisp and was the perfect background canvas for a cocktail with the pleasing depth of flavor. The final cocktail of the night was amazing. In fact, all were drinks I'd happily order in the future. But the finale, A Ginger Infused Mule, was nothing short of excellence. Fresh ginger root was infused into Twisted's 100 Proof Vodka. The Distiller, Brian, explained the purpose of a bit higher proof was to put more alcohol into a drink, without necessarily making it taste like there was additional spirits in the glass. It also lends well to infusions that previously had to be made with Everclear, or pure Moonshine. The ginger infused vodka was the perfect base and Bittercube's Jamaican #1 and Blackstrap Bitters made a splendid accent. I've been a huge fan of Bittercube Bitters since their inception, and their facilitation of an introduction to Twisted Path is another feather in their cap no doubt. You may not know there's a Distillery in this warehouse, and you may not have heard of Twisted Path, yet. But this small operation is destined for great things, and I hope big things as well. So given the opportunity, be sure to get in on the ground floor exposure of this awesome tasting elixirs, you'll be very glad you did! #drinklocal read more

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Went to the Twisted Path Distillery with a friend to see a band she knew. It's a beautiful, spacious taproom with a brewery taproom next door so you can get beer there or cocktails here and take your drink next door. In other words if one person likes cocktails and one person likes beer, this is the place for you. They have a full menu of eclectic cocktails to choose from or you can order something more traditional, too. Everything I had there was very good. Service was shockingly fast given the place was full for the band. Also the band, Listening Party, killed it! read more

First time here. My husband and I did the tour and tasting. Brian the owner did the tour . He has such a infectious passion for what he does. Will definitely be back ! We have friends and family come to Milwaukee often would love to bring them in for a tasting of the many spirits . Bought a few bottles for gifts and a rye and chai liquor for us. read more

Rival of "the original", the care and love they put into every cocktail can be tasted! The prices are well worth it! A great place to spend an evening. read more

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We booked Twisted Path to host a wedding shower event of 50+. They exceeded every expectation and then some. Being a big fan already of Twisted Path myself, I feel they have gained MANY new fans after our experience. A brand is defined by a customer's experience. Twisted Path did not disappoint! The space - beautiful. The product - delicious. The Twisted Path family of employees - Incredible. I highly recommend stopping in for a cocktail and a tour!! You will not regret it! Brian, Ed, and Doug -- Words cannot express how amazing you have been to work with to make this event happen! I will be a big cheerleader for your Brand and Business. I am excited to recommend you to everyone I know. Cheers read more

We were at the distillery part of the place. There is an adjacent brewery that we passed this time. I like the variety of spirits that you can get from this place. The service was very good and the price was very reasonable. read more

I came here on a Friday night, where they had live music (with no cover), Fox fire food truck, and free samples of their chai bottle served in shots! I did not try the food outside, but I did have a couple drinks; they are $9 on average. I ordered the DJ beets first, and was warned by another patron that it had a different after taste. Upon tasting, it was very unique and had an apple cider vinegar taste to it, and you could definitely taste the beet flavor, along with ginger. It felt like I was drinking a much healthier alcoholic beverage, imagine a smoothie fermented into a drink. My next drink of choice was of the banana strawberry variety, which came in a smaller glass, but I can tell you the cocktails are hand-shaken and come with a garnish (I.E. basil or an orange peel) to give a distinct taste. Lastly, I chose the new chai drink, which they have two options: a citrus variety and a coconut milk option. At first, I was served the citrus, which I recalled in our sampling that I did not have a liking for, so I opted for the coconut flavored cocktail instead. This location is on the smaller side, and especially with live music it can feel pretty packed. I was able to secure seating on the very end of the bar, with one chair left and my friend nabbed a seat from the chairs posted up along the wall. There is another side of the place where they serve beer, and that section is even smaller. They have two restrooms, which are unisex. Although this wouldn't be a regular spot for me, it can be a nice little spot for something smaller scale. They also have a comedy show going on next month, check it out! read more

Bottom line: I really wanted to love this place, but it was just OK. I'm really bummed Dock 18 closed. That place was so unique from the decor to the cocktail flights. While Twisted Path's decore is nice and I like that it's connected to Enlightened Brewery I was very underwhelmed by the drinks. Our group got 4 different ones, 1 was good the other 2 were fine and 1 was kimda gross. None of them came with any garnishes or fun twists. Silverlining is there are a lot of other fun spots to hit in the warehouse if this place falls flat for you too. read more

Found Twisted Path on a Milwaukee Foods Tour and what a find! There is no street signage so unless you knew it was here, you'd be out of luck. This speakeasy style distillery does everything onsite. A relatively small tasting room, but it has a lager space in back available for tours where the spirits are actually made. The bartender made me an old fashion utilizing rum. Just tremendous! I tasted the rums, gin and the vodka--all were unique and quite good. Brian, the man behind the curtain obviously loves what he does and has a great story to tell about creating the business. A former lawyer making spirits. Living the dream! read more

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