Brother Justus Whiskey Company Spotlight

Brother Justus Whiskey Company doesn’t just make ho-hum whiskeys. They make international medal-winning whiskeys. Their dedication to using the purest northern Mississippi River water and Great Plains grains makes them stand apart from the local and national competition. The distillers at Brother Justus are also incredibly skilled, even able to make an unaged whiskey that tastes fantastic without any influence from barrels. Let’s learn a bit more about this brand!

What Kinds of Spirits Does Brother Justus Distillery Make?

Brother Justus might focus on whiskey (so we will, too), but they also have a full lineup of seven liqueurs! If you’re interested in those, make sure to check out their website.

Core Lineup: American Single Malt Silver Whiskey

86 Proof; 100% Minnesota Malted Barley.

“When you start with the pristine headwaters of the Mississippi and rich Great Plains barley, and give your mash time to mature, you don’t need long barrel times to make an exquisite whiskey.” – Brother Justus

This unique spirit will surprise you. It’s completely clear, yet labeled boldly as a whiskey. How, you might ask? It isn’t aged at all. However, you really won’t miss that aged flavor since the whiskey packs such a good punch on its own. This unique technique makes the Silver Whiskey great in cocktails; Brother Justus recommends the Long Tieng.

Core Lineup: American Single Malt Whiskey

86 Proof; 100% Minnesota Malted Barley.

“After less than one year in the barrel, the result is an American Single Malt Whiskey full of smooth layers that perfectly showcase the rich complexities of malted barley.” – Brother Justus

This is another unique take on whiskey, having only been aged for one year. The distilling team at Brother Justus is incredibly confident in their distilling capabilities – most other distilleries won’t bottle their whiskeys so soon after aging… or not aging them at all! However, this whiskey truly shines, and it’s won many awards.

Awards

2023 Ascot Awards, Platinum Medal

2023 Las Vegas Awards, Gold Medal

2024 The Fifty Best, Gold Medal

And Many More…

Core Lineup: Cold-Peated® American Single Malt Whiskey

86 Proof; 100% Minnesota Malted Barley.

“Our award-winning Cold-Peated® American Single Malt Whiskey is the first and only whiskey in the world to feature the pure flavor of natural peat, thousands of years in the making.” – Brother Justus

Peat usually gets burned in the process of making peated whiskeys, something that definitely has its place and is enjoyed by many whiskey drinkers. However, if you aren’t a fan of that leathery, gasoline-like flavor, their Cold-Peated® whiskey might be worth a try!

Awards:

4th Most Innovative Spirit in the World by The Spirits Business (2023)

2023 International Whiskey Competition; 1st Place, Best Minnesota Whiskey; 3rd Place, Best American Single Malt Whiskey

2023 SIP Awards; Double Gold Medal

And Many More…

Special Releases

There are also some special releases listed on their website, though availability of these bottles varies. They are all available somewhere as of March 28, 2024.

• • Founder’s Reserve
    • 117 proof, available on their website
    • Awards: 2023 Craft Competition International Awards, Gold Medal; 2023 Beverage Testing Institute, Gold Medal, American Single Malt Whiskey

• SMarch Select

• • • 121 proof, limited bottles available at the distillery or cocktail room.

• Brigid’s First Batch

• • • 100 proof, limited bottles available at the distillery or cocktail room, and limited resellers across Minnesota.
    • Award: 2023 International Whisky Competition, 3rd Place, Best Minnesota Whiskey

• Distiller’s Select

• • 124.6 proof, bottles available at the distillery or cocktail room.

Brother Justus Whiskey Review

Reviews from the Whiskey Wash and Tastings for a variety of Brother Justus Distillery’s offerings are all incredibly positive. This is backed up by the spirits’ large collection of accolades and awards. You can’t go wrong with one of their critically-acclaimed bottles.

Where to Buy Brother Justus Whiskey

Brother Justus sells their whiskeys (both main-line and specialty bottles) both at their distillery and their cocktail room. You can also find select bottles in resellers across the state of Minnesota. This brand isn’t a nation-wide brand, so you probably won’t be able to find their bottles elsewhere in the United States at the moment.

They do, however, offer shipping on their website (to states that allow alcohol deliveries). Shipping will cost you extra, but it’s worth it if you want to try their spirits and can’t make the trek out to their distillery or to a reseller that has them in stock.

Events & Tours at Brother Justus Whiskey Company

Events at Brother Justus

Brother Justus Whiskey Company offers a wide variety of events at their distillery and their cocktail room. You can check out their calendar, which is always populated with events, here.

Distillery Tours

This Minnesota distillery offers two different types of tours:

• Distiller’s Tour & Tasting: Two-hour distillery tour that is in-depth and technical. Tickets are $75 per person and offered from 6-8PM only on specific Thursdays throughout the year. For the most up-to-date information, check out their website here.
• A Conversation & Tasting with the Founder: Engage in a 2-hour specialty distillery tour with Founder & CEO, Phil Steger. Tickets are $100 per person and are offered from 6-8PM only on specific Fridays throughout the year. For the most up-to-date information, check out their website here.

Full Venue Buyouts & Semi-Private Rentals

Looking for a space to host your event? Brother Justus has three fantastic event spaces that come complete with a full bar! Choose from the cocktail room, the terrace, or the chapter room – all sleek and modern locations for events.

Location & Contact for Brother Justus

Brother Justus Whiskey Company is located at 3300 5th St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418. You can call them at (612) 886-1658, email them at sales@brotherjustus.com, or contact them with the form on their website. They are open from 4 PM – 10 PM Thursday through Saturday, from noon – 6PM on Sunday, and are closed Monday – Wednesday.

Visit Brother Justus Whiskey Company Today!

If you’re looking for quality, award-winning whiskeys in the Minnesota area, look no further than Brother Justus Whiskey Company. Stop in to pick up a bottle, order online, or reserve their space for your event today!