Distillery Tours

Join us for a distillery tour of our state-of-the-art American Single Malt distillery in Minneapolis with one of our whiskey experts! You'll go behind the scenes to see our 1000-gallon still and bottling line while learning about our distillation process, how Brother Justus Whiskey Co. started, and why Minnesota is the best place to make whiskey. At the conclusion of each of our tours, you'll receive a guided tasting of our American Single Malt, Cold-Peated®, and Silver Whiskey.

Tours

General Distillery Tour

Go behind the scenes at our state-of-the-art distillery to learn about our distillation process, how Brother Justus Whiskey Co. started, and why Minnesota is the best place to make whiskey. Guided by a member of our expert, you'll get a first-hand look, touch, and taste of how we craft our award-winning American Single Malt Whiskey. After the tour, enjoy a guided tasting of our American Single Malt, Cold-Peated®, and Silver Whiskeys, plus a special pour of one of our limited-edition releases. Tour attendees receive 10% off the purchase of any 750ml bottle of Brother Justus American Single Malt Whiskey the day of the tour.

$35 Per Ticket + Fees

Offered one Saturday afternoon each month

Distiller’s Tour & Tasting

This in-depth, behind-the-scenes distillery tour with our Master Blender will show you how our whiskey goes from grain to glass, all on-site at our Minneapolis distillery! You’ll learn about the technical aspects of making whiskey, the surprising history of whiskey in Minnesota, and why we take a commitment to craft and quality unlike any other. Plus, you'll get a sneak peek behind the curtain to see how our Cold-Peated® Whiskey is creating a whole new whiskey category!

Following the tour, you'll enjoy a tasting of our three flagship whiskeys - Silver, American, and Cold-Peated® - and a bonus tasting of one our high-proof specialties!

Tour participants will receive 20% off the purchase of bottles* and branded merchandise the day of your tour, plus a buy-one-get-one cocktail offer for your next visit.

$60 Per Ticket + Fees

August 14, 2025 | 5:30-7pm

A Conversation & Tasting with The Founder

An immersive distillery tour with Brother Justus Whiskey Co. Founder and CEO Phil Steger.

Learn what inspired Phil to start a whiskey company and what inspires him today. Starting from the era of Prohibition and spanning through our unwavering dedication to craftsmanship, witness the evolution of Brother Justus Whiskey firsthand – a journey that has led us to redefine the world of whiskey and create an entirely new category in the present day.

You’ll hear about the unmatched passion for whiskey that can only be Made From Minnesota™. You’ll learn why we took no shortcuts, but rather spent years and completed 400+ distillations to perfect our recipes.

What role do science and innovation play in our product development? How do our Founder and Head Distiller know when our whiskey is ready to be batched and bottled? What other products are we developing and why? Those questions and so much more will be answered. Trust us, you’ll be riveted from the start.

Offered by Special Request: please email events@brotherjustus.com.

  • "The Founder’s Tour is a sublime experience. Start off with a tasty cocktail and then join Phil and the crew for a delightful tour through Minnesota history, our abundant natural resources, and a grand tale of the creation of Minnesota’s Single Malt Whiskey. You can taste the passion for excellence - literally. Then take a tour of the distillery and learn how they make the magic happen! And that is just the start of a satisfying night at Brother Justus!"

    - Howard C.

  • "This Cold-Peated® whiskey is wild: aged less than a year and it’s earthy and a little mushroomy…How do they do it?"

    — Jason DeRusha, WCCO TV

  • "Brother Justus is like the Apple of whiskey. From the expertise, simplicity, and how it’s presented…it’s all about the quality. Feels nice like you want to spend time there."

    — Rodney B., Guest

  • "Brother Justus founder Phil Steger told us that his original goal when he founded the Minneapolis-based distillery was to produce the quintessential 'single malt whiskey in the world…that captures the flavors, landscape and the climate of Minnesota.' We at Worth believe he succeeded."

    - Beau Draghiciu, Worth Magazine