Kyle G.

After discovering their bourbon on a shelf some time ago, Minden Mill had been on my radar for a while. When my buddy and his wife came into town for his birthday, it felt like the perfect excuse to finally make the trip. Spoiler: it did not disappoint. We arrived just after opening at 2pm and were immediately struck by the building -- it's genuinely beautiful, the kind of space that sets the tone before you've even had a drink. We were greeted by Ryan, who was professional, warm, and clearly passionate about what he does. The tour itself was one of the best I've been on. Ryan packed it with information -- not just about the distillery's process, but about the history of Minden and the Gardnerville area. It was engaging, educational, and genuinely fun. I walked away with stories and facts I'm still repeating to anyone who will listen. Our tasting covered four pours: vodka, single barrel, bourbon, and the Goodnight Bourbon. The regular bourbon lived up to everything that put this distillery on my map in the first place. But the real surprise of the day? The gin. I'll be honest -- I wasn't expecting much. But this gin is unlike anything I've tasted. It has earned a permanent spot in my home bar for those occasional gin martini nights. And if you have any love for espresso martinis, do yourself a favor and pick up a bottle of their coffee liqueur. It's exceptional. After the tasting, our group headed upstairs to the bar -- which, by the way, is open to everyone, no tour required. We ordered an espresso martini, a gin martini, and a meringue-tini. Each one was distinct and impressive in its own right. The bar staff couldn't have been better -- they had a real knack for highlighting each spirit in a way that spoke directly to your taste buds. It was the perfect way to close out the afternoon. Minden Mill is the kind of place that checks every box: great craft spirits, a stunning venue, an informative and entertaining tour, and a bar that keeps the good times going. Highly recommend making the trip. And when you go -- ask for Ryan.

Rayce M.

Minden Mill has been on my list for ages. So glad I finally made it in. First off, this place is gorgeous. The property is amazing and then when you step inside it only gets better. It is superbly decorated and has a very thoughtful design that truly honors the history of the building and the area. Our group of 5 took a seat at the second floor bar and while reservations are recommended we were able to find room on a Saturday night. We ordered several cocktails, the wine tasting flight, and a mocktail. All of the drinks were amazing and high quality. The service was also extremely friendly and truly top-notch. All of the liquor served here is either distilled on property or made at another facility owned by the Foley Family portfolio, this also includes the wines which are sourced from Foley Family properties all over the world. Some of the spirits here are heritage spirits meaning the grain is even grown locally. Pretty cool! They offer tours of their facility, bottles to-go, lots of beautifully designed merchandise, and an experience fit for royalty. Overall, this is an amazing spot offering luxury, upscale cocktail bar vibes with great beverages in a unique space. The pricing is totally fair and even your non-drinkers will enjoy a visit to the Minden Mill! Cheers!

Sandy Y.

We've always wanted to check out Minden Mill Distilling and finally made it today. The building is beautiful, with plenty of parking and a warm interior highlighted by wood accents. A spiral staircase leads you up to the bar, which was the only one open since it was a weekday. Upstairs, we were greeted by Dani, one of the bartenders. The atmosphere was lively, with people enjoying cocktails made from their spirits. We decided to share a tasting of four: High Ground Vodka, Nevada Straight Bourbon, American Single Malt Whisky, and Evil Bean Coffee Liqueur. My favorite was the vodka, bright with citrus notes and refreshing even on its own. I also really enjoyed the Evil Bean, which had a sweet coffee flavor. Since I usually lean toward gin, I asked Dani if they made one. She brought out a bottle of Lighthouse Gin from another Foley company, and I liked it so much I brought one home. They are only open Thursday - Saturday, and open at 2pm. If your travels bring you to Gardnerville, I recommend stopping in.

Derek N.

WOW! A must stop when coming to Minden! Amazing building and great drinks! A tour is available and I will take that tour next time in town!

Erica M.

We had never been here and decided to do the Tastings and Tour. Wow, so glad we did! Ryan our tour guide was quite possibly the best tour guide I have experienced. Extremely knowledgeable and obviously very passionate about the distillation process. We totally needed out and were blown away by the operation in place and how unique this place really is. Next, on to the tasting! Let me tell you that this was absolutely epic. I have never in my life tasted vodka or whisky like the Minden Mill produces. That vodka could be poured over the rocks and sipped, it is that smooth and unexpectedly delicious. The whisky was perfectly balanced, not heavily peated and so many layers of flavor!! And definitely check out the Evil Bean coffee liquer, I can't go back to anything else now. The bar upstairs is also a must-visit as their mixologists are no joke and the cocktails are top shelf. The setting itself is also remarkable and needs to be experienced to be appreciated. So happy that we found the Minden Mill spirits for sale at Raley's in Reno, too!!

J H.

What a great learning opportunity for the entire family. We decided as a after Christmas and New Yer activity that we would take the entire adult family to the Minden Mill, and do their nearly 2 hour long tour of their facility. Upon arrival we were met by Ryan, who was our tour guide, he was very professional and extremely knowledgeable of the history of Minden and the Minden Mill Distillery. One of the things that I noted immediately is just how incredibly clean and well-maintained. This entire facility is. What absolutely surprise me is how few people they actually have working here Yet are able to produce enough product to be distributed to 26 states and at least two countries. After our tour, we decided to go to the second floor bar where everybody greatly enjoyed the beverages provided along with the cheese and meat plate that we ordered. The bartender/server Was extremely polite, professional, and attentive to all of our needs. It made for a great afternoon, activity and experience. If you are visiting the RENO, Sparks or Carson City area, I highly recommend taking the time to visit and learn at this great location.

Jay W.

I came here before when it was Bentley Heritage so clearly it has been a while. But, we were in the area and not quite ready to head home so we decided to stop in for a drink. Since it had been a while, I ordered a flight. Not usually into vodka, I have to say theirs was of note. It would definitely add interesting notes to a cocktail. The winner, however, was their American Single Malt. Both my wife and I enjoyed it so much we took home a bottle. Speaking of, my wife had the Brown Derby cocktail which was a lovely bourbon and grapefruit drink. Not only were their offerings very good, the building is beautiful as well as the grounds. Every single person that we talked to was very friendly, helpful, and fun to chat with. We had a great time and we will be back again!

Diana N.

I can honestly say I've never been anywhere like this place. Incredible what they've done inside. The wood, lighting, color scheme, ambiance, it's just gorgeous. The chandelier at the very top of the staircase looks like a Christmas tree. Found out it cost $250,000! As far as the service, our bartender was well versed on the history of the place, and very friendly and helpful. drinks were strong! Really well made cocktails so don't get me wrong I thoroughly enjoyed them. But it was a good thing we had a driver I'll just say that. There are a couple different levels, you can take the stairs all the way to the top, or you can take an elevator. Views of the mountains from the window, super comfortable leather seating, just such a fun afternoon

Johannah W.

We have been talking about taking a trip down here for ages and just never quite made it, until today! First off, the grounds are just beautiful. Driving up is a lovely experience that really adds to the overall atmosphere. We were met with a sign indicating that we should go to the second floor bar for service, so we ascended the spiral staircase and sat at the bar. My husband ordered a flight to share and I had a Brown Derby, although truthfully we split both. Everything we had was so tasty and we ended up coming home with a bottle of single malt to enjoy! I am trilled that we were able to finally make it here for a drink!

Cindy B.

We came to this place specifically after it was recommended to us by a random bartender in Lake Tahoe and we are so happy we made the short journey. We did the dark liquor tasting and the wine tasting and both were excellent! Not to mention we learned so much from our enthusiastic and knowledgeable bartender, Dani. We already look forward to our return visit so that we can take a tour and see more of this gorgeous campus and learn about their history and spirits. Awesome experience!! Thank you again, Dani!

Alexia K.

OMG where do I even start. The drinks - SUPERB. They make everything in house to include syrups, mixers, etc. My personal favorites are the Brown Derby & Lemon Meringue drinks. Phoebe & Dani always take great care of us and it's a perfect date night place for my boyfriend and I. The gentleman downstairs (maybe the host?) is always super cool and nice to talk to. Whenever my family and friends come to visit, this is absolutely our first stop!

Leslie A.

What a hidden gem practically in our own backyard! We came down from Reno for the day and booked a tour and tasting. I had no idea how much history and information I was about to stumble into. Ryan is a fantastic tour guide as he's into history and chemistry! The building and grounds are beyond believable! The buildings were originally a flour mill and a creamery. When Bentley bought it he renovated it into the masterpiece it is today and was awarded the LEED Gold certification for environmentally friendly and sustainability and use of reclaimed materials. The mill is three stories with a grand staircase created from one tree and created from the ground up to follow the actual grain and pattern of the tree trunk from the ground up. The enormous chandelier at the top of the staircase is made of Murano glass and Swarovski crystals. The main floor is the tasting and sales room. The second floor is a beautiful all the way around bar open Thursday-Sunday for enjoying their bourbon, rye, single malt whiskey (scotch), vodka and gin as well as wines from other Foley Family wineries. The top floor is a smaller more intimate bar also open Thursday-Sunday for overflow or a small group. If you haven't visited, you owe it to yourself!!

Yvette R.

What a treat! Wanting a little getaway for the long weekend, a day venture was in the works...I remembered chatting with a coworker...and somehow we began discussing the distillery in Minden and so I put this suggestion in my pocket book so when a friend and I discussed possible day trips...Minden/Gardnerville came up I thought of this suggestion what a true gem! We showed up a few minutes before opening...but it was perfect, the staff were so friendly and inviting and the overall interior and vibe was one in which I said, "I want to live here!" haha. We were welcomed to go up to the third floor but informed that cocktails would be poured on the second floor, within the good first 30-45 minutes all the seats around the bar and second floor were near full! The sweet bartender was hustling but so attentive and it was so fun to watch her make the drinks. I asked for something on the sweeter side and it was suggested to try the Camp and told it tasted like a Salted Caramel apple, that was spot on and I loved every sip of it. My friend got a Lemon Meringue drop and it was the neatest thing to see with the torch forming the meringue. We also split a Stefani to which the bartender gave us our own glass which was different but if coming again I would stick to the Camp. I would love to come back and do a tour, and check it out more in the evening as we saw fire pits in the front of the building and could only imagine how magical it is at night. I'm so happy to finally have made it over and can't wait to come back!