Tattersall Distilling Spotlight

Officially known as Tattersall Distilling, this distillery brand is also known as Tattersall Distillery by locals. With a cocktail room located in the heart of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and the distillery proper located in River Falls, Wisconsin, this brand has a presence in two states! In fact, the two are only 45 minutes apart by car (on a good day with no traffic). Let’s take a look at what makes this distillery so special – and one to visit if you’re in the area.

What Makes Tattersall Distilling Special?

“You deserve amazing cocktails.”

Aside from being one of the most popular watering holes in Minneapolis, Tattersall Distilling has several other things going for it. Namely, its dedication to utilizing local farms for grains and produce. Let’s take a closer look:

Grains

Family farms supply the corn, wheat, rye, and barley that Tattersall uses to craft their vodka and whiskey. This family farm is located in Cambridge, Minnesota and is owned and operated by a fourth generation farmer – Dale Anderson.

The distillery’s organic corn comes from Western Minnesota; from this, they make their liqueurs, gin, and aquavit. Finally, any specialty grains (and malts) come from Briess Malt and Ingredients Co. in Chilton, Wisconsin. 

Barrels

Tattersall Distilling uses barrels that come from two cooperages in Minnesota – from partners who are committed to high-quality wood, toasting, and charring. Two cooperages used are Black Swan Cooperage and Atlas Barrel.

Berries & Fruits

All of Tattersall’s berries and fruits used in their products come from cooperative and family orchards like Shoreline Fruit and Organic Breezy Hill. Tattersall likes to use blemished and the visually “unappealing” fruits to make their products. Rather than go to the trash, they get turned into delicious spirits!

A Commitment to Sustainability

Another factor that sets Tattersall Distilling apart is its dedication to sustainability. They are consistently looking for ways to cut their carbon footprint down. Efforts include composting “all botanicals, food waste, straws, cups, and more.” Furthermore, all the used grains from the fermentation process are kept and picked up on a weekly basis for pig feed.

What Spirits Does Tattersall Distilling Offer?

“…all of our grains are sourced in Minnesota — with a majority only 45 miles from our front door.”

Now, let’s take a quick look at the different types of spirits that Tattersall Distilling produces. There are so many, so we’re just going to briefly cover each category. We recommend you go browse their full selection at https://www.tattersalldistilling.com/all-products/.

Aged Spirits

Tattersall offers thirteen different aged spirits, and they have everything from a five-year rye to barreled gin. There’s something for everyone in this category, all barrel-aged with barrels from local cooperages.

Clear Spirits

Five clear spirits make up this category: Rosso Gin, Tightline Organic Vodka, a standard Gin, a standard Vodka, and an Absinthe. These spirits are great in mixed drinks and cocktails since they are crisp and clean.

Liqueurs

Tattersall has ten different liqueurs, offering a great variety of flavor to add to cocktails. They have amaro, bitter orange, blueberry, fernet, cranberry, sour cherry, creme de fleur, lime crema, grapefruit crema, and orange crema.

Specialty Products

In their specialty category, you’ll find pre-mixed cocktails served in bottle portions – so be careful! They have brandy old fashioned, corpse reviver #2, cosmo blanco, old fashioned, manhattan, bootlegger, and salty dog bottled cocktails in 750mL bottles. 

Canned Cocktails

Finally, they also offer canned cocktails in flavors like grapefruit ginger, blueberry collins, whiskey peach tea, key lime g&t, and watermelon bootlegger. Perfect for backyard barbecues and sitting by the pool!

Tattersall Distilling Review

Reviews for Tattersall’s craft pub in Minneapolis are superb – an average of 4.6 stars out of over 1,600 reviews. The distillery in River Falls has fewer, but still good reviews. Reviewers have great things to say about the atmosphere, like “The vibe is chic and relaxed with an industrial-yet-cozy charm. I’d recommend it [to] locals and tourists alike!”

Another review highlights the top-notch service that was received. Reviewers also state that the drinks are reasonably priced.

You can find various reviews online for Tattersall Distilling’s spirits, namely from The Whiskey Wash, Drinkhacker, and Paste Magazine. Reviews are all positive, most pointing out one of the stand-out features of their spirits – having been made from local grains, fruits, and berries.

Tattersall Distilling FAQ

Does Tattersall Distilling Host Events?

Yes! There is a 75,000 square foot event space that can be used for corporate meetings, large gatherings, and even weddings.

Does Tattersall Distillery Have a Happy Hour?

At the River Falls Craft Cocktail Bar & Eatery, they offer $5 drinks from 2PM to 5PM every day and all day Sunday.

Where Can I Find Tattersall Products?

Tattersall Distilling has a nifty product finder on their website here. Check it out to see where you can get Tattersall cocktails at local pubs, restaurants, and more.

Does Tattersall Distillery Have Classes & Tours?

Absolutely! You can view all of their planned events here, and schedule a distillery tour at their River Falls location here.

Does Tattersall Distilling Have a Membership?

Yes, they do! It’s called the Tattersall Cask Club. “Members get exclusive access to exceptionally rare releases, members-only events, and much more.” To become a member, it costs $400 for the year. Some of the best perks are 10% off all products, and four one-of-a-kind products hand-crafted by Bently, the head distiller. You can sign up online here.

Where Is Tattersall Distilling Located?

Tattersall Distilling is located at 1777 Paulson Rd Suite 5 in River Falls, WI and is open from 12pm – 9pm Wednesday and Thursday, 12pm – 10pm Friday and Saturday, 12pm – 8pm Sunday, and is closed Monday and Tuesday.

Their Minneapolis, MN location is at 1620 Central Ave NE Ste 150 and is open during the following hours: Thursday: 4-10pm, Friday: 4-11pm, Saturday: 2–11 pm, and closed Sunday-Wednesday.

We invite you to visit one (or both) of their awesome locations if you’re in the area. You won’t be disappointed in the atmosphere that both their locations offer. 

Happy drinking!