The microdistiller not only sources grains, fruit and materials from local suppliers — it repurposes as many byproducts of the distilling process as possible, in what’s likely one of the most scalable examples of circularity so far in the spirits business.

Tattersall River Falls is powered by a rooftop solar array that produces a yearly average of 472,000kWh of electricity.  That’s like adding 5,517 trees to our forests.

As Minnesota-based Tattersall Distilling Co. continues to expand distribution across the United States, its rollout will be supported by its new distillery just over the border in Wisconsin.

Tattersall recently strengthened its Midwest footprint through partnerships with distributors in Illinois and Michigan. Restaurants, bars and liquor stores in those two states – and 23 others – will be stocked with Tattersall spirits produced in Wisconsin, not Minnesota.

The fast food chain is releasing an “extremely limited” line of fry-flavored vodkas, and it tapped two Minneapolis companies to help.

As the camaraderie and fuzzy intimacy of sitting at a dimly lit bar surrounded by strangers becomes an increasingly distant memory, more and more distilleries and restaurants are offering cocktail kits for at-home drinking pleasure. While we may not be congregating like we used to, we can channel that atmosphere and support our local haunts by making these cocktails at home — with their help, of course.

No matter what you’re putting in your drink, the simple act of making a beverage — made simpler with easy instructions and pre-measured ingredients — can be meditative. Take five minutes to make yourself something special.

In recent years, bottles of amaro have been hitting bar and retail shelves by the dozens. And while the Italian brands tend to be at the forefront of this movement, American amaro producers have been putting their mark on the category as well. And as amaro is a bitter liqueur originally created to aid in digestion, if you’re planning a huge feast–like say a Thanksgiving dinner–you may want to have an amaro or two on hand for folks who may overindulge.

Nothing can replace a favorite watering hole, but a healthy pour of something delicious at home is a respectable alternative—one most of us have taken liberal advantage of as our beloved bars and restaurants have been forced to close. Fortunately, there were many excellent options to choose from.

Smaller craft distilleries were hit much, much harder by the pandemic than the big brands, most of which didn’t suffer, at least financially. So while it can’t be denied that the large “comfort brands” continued to release some really good spirits in 2020, it’s remarkable that the craft world was able to put out some stellar bottles as well. Let’s recognize all of these spirits, because when you find something pleasurable in trying times, even if it’s small and perhaps inconsequential in the grand scheme of things, it’s worth celebrating.

When it comes to alcohol shrouded in mystery, it’s pretty tough to top absinthe. This wormwood and anise-flavored herbal spirit was illegal in the US from 1912 until 2007, when it was legalized with regulated levels of thujone — the naturally occurring, low-level stimulant that made the spirit so notorious in the first place.

For the record, absinthe has never has been poisonous in any way. The famous “green fairy” hallucinations are due to people being really, really drunk. Like “cut your ear off”-levels of drunkenness.

Regardless of the half-truths, stigmas, and overall air of secrecy surrounding absinthe, spring 2021 feels like a great time to give it a try. To pick a few favorite bottles, we asked a handful of bartenders to tell us the expressions they like to sip and mix with. Check their picks out below.

It’s a rare experience to view the northern lights in all their glory. But Minnesotans know that Voyageurs National Park up north is the best place to do it. In fact, the park was just designated an official “International Dark Sky Park” in December 2020. In response, Tattersall Distilling has announced a new whiskey in collaboration with Voyageurs Conservancy, the official nonprofit partner of Minnesota’s Voyageurs National Park. With only 120 limited-edition cases, tasting the “Voyageurs Five Grain Whiskey” will be as rare as gazing at the aurora borealis.

According to a press release, the 45% ABV whiskey is aged almost three years in white oak barrels and distilled from a blend of five grains including rye, wheat, oat, corn, and barley. Drinkers can expect mellow notes of honey, cinnamon, and hazelnut. Starting April 2, Tattersall’s Northeast Minneapolis location will offer 375ml bottles at $30 a piece. Larger 750ml bottles, priced at $50, can be found at select Tattersall retailers around Minnesota. Plus, proceeds from the spirit will go to the Voyageurs Conservancy’s preservation work.