Saturday I was on a brewery excursion...starting @ Fat Pat's in Spring Valley....as I chatted up…read morebeertender Harley, we got on about whiskey and Old Fashioneds.... She mentioned "on the other side of the park is RockFilter Distillery, I sometimes work over there". I excitedly replied: hey I'm pretty sure I follow them on social media (gets out phone) "yes" they open at noon... it's 11:52, annnd the stars have aligned! Thanks as I was brewery focused!" So... I drove the two minutes around the park, from parking spot to parking spot to check it out. Parking was easy right out front along the curb. They had a windowed garage door they opened & a few tables & chairs about. I didnt know the fella i met as i came in was the co-owner/distiller! As i made my way to the bar, two gals working. I thought i heard one say to the other "mom"... no way, im crazy. Sure enough when i asked what she drinks? "Im not old enough, these are my parents." Solid!! I love a family run, local, small business!! Co-owner Kate did a FAB job explaining the tasting notes of the several drinks i inquired about!! I went w the Honey Bourbon. It was delicious but i opted to have what i came in for; an Old Fashioned! After, of course consulting Kate on whether she'd go w an Old Fashioned or New Old Fashioned? Its a cute tasting room. They have several bottles on the bar. I didnt see a couple bottles he referred to but i LOVED when he said it was his grandparents picture on the Rail Splitter, his uncle on a tractor on the Red Rider Rye and his great uncle on another!! How fun!! Rochester brewery Forager takes barrels after hes used them! I really like the old pulley above the bar for the lights. The old pipe as a bar footrest. I really liked the river bar top! For...everything ive mentioned; RockFilter is a must visit; err must imbibe. Chat up the owners. Take in the....history(?) ... story of RockFilter!! Thanks for an informative & delicious spirits stop in between breweries! Cheers

RockFilter makes exceptional whiskey. It is made to be enjoyed neat or on the rocks. I would say…read morethe drinks and service are ok. Go and buy several bottles and take home.

We visited a lot of restaurants and bars during our time in the Eau Claire area, and this ended up…read morebeing the most lackluster stop. The setting is really cool, a building with an industrial feel and lots of seating. We sat right at the bar. It took us a while to get served, and then for our whiskey flight to come out. They use large communion cups, which I thought was amusing. The whiskeys weren't really to our taste, though. It didn't take us long to have those, but even though we were right at the bar, we were ignored for a long stretch. I quietly wondered if the drinks had somehow made us invisible. We were finally able to pay and leave. Maybe we caught them on an off night, but the place didn't make an overall good impression on us.

We really liked the drinks here. My husband is a huge fan of whiskey and decided to order a…read moresampler. I ordered a drink that was sort of like a pina colada but wasn't quite. We were both really happy with our selection. We actually went back later in the evening and there were lots of people. There is quite a bit of seating inside but we thought why not go up on the outside deck for the view? It was a nice view but not very much seating. The service was good and the bar tenders really knew how to make a drink.

Overall a nice place to visit, though a little pricey for what they offer…read more Many of the wines are flavored (and delicious), but may not please a purist's wine pallete. (The apple pue sangria is a must try!) The distillery aspect is small, with only 2 whiskeys, 1 vodka, and 2 flavored versions of the vodka available. The $12 flight for three 3/4oz pours left us feeling lacking. The atmosphere is nice with lots of seating options. There are tables with chairs, bar searing, and a pit group of leather couches around a coffee table in front of the fire. The service was chipper and friendly, ready with recommendations based on what you like.

I had gone with my mother and we did the build your own wine tasting. When you first go in you get…read moreto choose where you sit (which they have a diverse selection), after they had taken our list of drinks all of the tastings came out pretty fast! Wish there were more food options but the wine selection was great!

I don't usually expect a small town to have a distillery with an in house bourbon but I found one…read morehere! My wife and I popped in on a Saturday afternoon to check the place out. It is a huge space with all sorts of seating inside and out. They also have foosball and a shuffle board which are always nice. The drinks we had were also quite tasty. We tried the Bourbon Paloma, Cry Baby Bloody Mary, and Old Fashioned. All of them were quite tasty. The Old Fashioned was my favorite. The bourbon Paloma was also quite tasty. I think one thing that might make the drinks better would be some higher quality mixers.

Cool place, it was a slow Sunday because of 4th of July cabin dwellers-…read more Very nice staff, friendly knowledgeable. Huge place and you can bring your well trained quite dog in to hang out with y'all

This was my first time here and I was thoroughly impressed. Their cocktail options were plentiful…read moreand I got the espresso martini which was very good. The service was quick considering it was pretty packed already at 1pm. They serve food though I didn't get any, the food I saw looked delicious. The apparel is also some of the cutest I've seen for a distillery. The decor gives a fresh vibe and there was an outside sitting area. Would definitely come back.

We were in town for the night and decided to stop in. We were able to walk in and shared a large…read morehigh top table. We got the walleye fish fry and the birria tacos. Both were good but not great. They just needed something extra. We did wait a while to get service, but our waitress was very nice and helpful. I'd come back and try a few other items on the menu.

This was a great spot for excellent cocktails and drinks! The atmosphere was lively and the decor…read morewas very nice and clean. Their selection of drinks was impressive! We stopped by with friends to check this place out and we had a great time! Our server was very knowledgeable with her drinks and gave us some great suggestions based on our preferences. Definitely a fun spot to hang out with friends to enjoy some fun cocktails. Would definitely recommend this one!

We spent the day in Hudson and went to this distillery for tour and tasting. Located in a…read morecommercial area, they have a big parking lot to choose from. Nice seating area on the first floor, but check out the second level. Very nice layout, there's also access to the rooftop but that was closed due to the season. We met the owner Guy and he gave us a history and tour of the business, very nice guy. We had a great time sampling the liquor. Afterwards we hangout at the bar area to try their craft cocktails, not much food options but we ordered a charcuterie board. Check them out if you're in the area.

I really wasn't sure what to expect when we came here for the first time, it's tucked away and…read moreunassuming on the outside. But when you walk in, the vibes are immaculate. The bartenders are friendly, the drinks are unique + delicious, and there's clearly regulars that help shape the atmosphere. I can't wait to come back and play (free!) pool!

This is a beautiful place to have a drink. Dampfwerk is a surprise. Located in a warehouse in a…read moreneighborhood of railroad tracks and concrete block, the Dampfwerk Distillery hits you with elegance and sophistication once you enter. It's a "Through the Looking Glass," experience. It's like imbibing in your wealthy uncle's basement bar. Known for its aperitifs, Dampfwerk requires navigation. Izzy and Wyatt were our navigators and bartenders. They were great. Everything we tasted was refined, delicious and special. Dampfwerk would be unique anywhere in the world. This is a place to surprise friends and guests from out of town. By the time I arrived at Dampfwerk, I was already tipsy from spending time at another distillery. (My spouse does the driving, thankfully.) Thus, I can't remember what I drank, but I know I had a great time.

If you like amazing cocktails, you will not be disappointed. These handcrafted cocktails are…read moredelicious. The attention to detail with each garnish has every cocktail instagram worthy! The staff is wonderful! Don't forget to try the pizza! You will not be disappointed. It's our 5 year olds favorite and she only eats chicken nuggets! The atmosphere is perfect with the garage doors open on a nice summers day/ night. This is one of our family's favorite places to go.

Our first time here, the atmosphere is very welcoming and had good energy. The staff was very…read morefriendly and accommodating. They had live music the evening we stopped in, we wanted to talk so they put us in an area that was a bit more conducive to doing that. The musician was very good. We each had some of their spirits and tried the beer and wine. The pizzas were delicious and I'd highly recommend them. He also had the Crispy potatoes and they also were delicious. We will be 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

We went to the Christmas pop up here and had the best experience! Located in a shared office…read morebuilding it felt like a cool secret modern day speakeasy walking into this distillery. The Christmas lights, lounge seating and vibes were all perfection. The drinks had the most adorable presentation and tasted great! The service was attentive. We were even served hot towels! They have their own parking but we did have a reservation. Their Christmas pop up was super cool. We'd totally come back!

Adding a new review since the new location and menu is pretty different…read more Let's start with the pizza since that's new. First, I'm obsessed with their CRUST! I am so often disappointed by pizza crust - but this one keeps me coming back for more! As a huge bonus, it's freshly milled organic wheat, so it's way healthier than your average crust and it tastes way better in my opinion. The sausage pizza and the dessert pizza are top-tier; each bite reminds me how much I love it. We didn't love the hot honey as much, there just really wasn't enough hot honey on it. Their drink menu got a lot smaller, but the drinks that are on it are delicious (at least of the ones we had). Huge props to Loon for also including some mocktails and NA options. So even though the pepperoni pizza didn't blow us away and I'm bummed at the limited cocktail options, I'm still giving it 5 stars because their sausage and dessert pizzas are easily my favorite pizza nearby. The staff has also been great as well.

Great first experience here. Pizza was outstanding, crust was so good. We had the margarita, the…read morepeperoni hot honey, and the one with pesto. I hate pesto, so I didn't like that one, but the other two were fantastic. Staff was incredibly welcoming and provided us with tons of information about the place. Drinks were good, kids had root beer mocktails and they liked them! Space is very cool, and with an interesting history. Highly reccommend.