--- title: Top 8 Craft Spirits Events in Minneapolis [August and September 2018] description: There is always a good excuse to get out and fill your calendar with some of the best events in Minneapolis. Once again, your best friends in Social Scene gives you some of the top craft spirits events found in Minneapolis this month! --- [Social Scene News](https://news.besocialscene.com) # [Top 8 Craft Spirits Events in Minneapolis \[August and September 2018\]](https://news.besocialscene.com/spirits-content/minneapolis/top-spirits-events-in-minneapolis) Written by [Isis Macaraeg](https://news.besocialscene.com/author/isis-macaraeg) | Aug 2, 2018, 4:19:00 AM   If you happen to be in the beautiful Twin Cities, there is always a good excuse to get out and fill your summer calendar with some of the best events in Minneapolis. To add spice and color to your planned summer activities, why not try attending a spirits event? You might find one new spirit to love (or three!) Or you might just find yourself launching into a new adventure. Whatever **[spirits](https://news.besocialscene.com/topic/spirits-content)** event that you plan to attend, you’ll have a happier, richer, and of course a more memorable summer.  This is why your friends here at Social Scene suggest checking out Social Scene’s list of some of the best summer events in Minneapolis so you won’t miss out!   Social Scene is hosting a whiskey festival on Saturday, January 26th too. Join in the fun and save by adding discount code [DWF!](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-minneapolis-winter-whiskey-tasting-festival-tickets-53358799606?aff=blog&discount=dwf)   ## **1. Cribbage & Cocktails** When: August 4, 2018, Saturday (3:00 PM to 5:00 PM) Where: Flying Dutchman Spirits (6801 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie) **Photo Link:** [https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F39688222%2F239679349799%2F1%2Foriginal.jpg?w=800&auto=compress&rect=0%2C91%2C2168%2C1084&s=9792b3b7cb4e69acf5a90e0cebb1cde6](https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F39688222%2F239679349799%2F1%2Foriginal.jpg?w=800&auto=compress&rect=0%2C91%2C2168%2C1084&s=9792b3b7cb4e69acf5a90e0cebb1cde6)   Play card games? If yes, try playing the English card game **[Cribbage](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cribbage)** while sipping on some cocktails. If this sounds great, then read on. Each month of this year, Flying Dutchman Spirits invites you to an afternoon of [**Cribbage & Cocktails!**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cribbage-cocktails-tickets-44962978479?aff=ebdssbdestsearch)This monthly card game affair is to be held in the FDS’s Cocktail Room. Check in will be at 2:45 PM and the tournament will start at exactly 3:00 PM.  If you like to try your hand in this, you might want to sign up in person by 2:45 PM on the day of the Tournament, for a $5 registration fee. Or you can do it electronically. **[Sign up](http://www.tinyurl.com/fdcribbage)** and pre-register now to secure your spot as tournament space is limited.     ## **2. “Spirit Series” Whisky Tasting** When: August 6, 2018, Monday (7:00 PM to 9:00 PM) Where: Valleywood Golf Course Event Center (4851 McAndrews Road, Apple Valley, MN) On the 6th of August, Apple Valley is going to host its **[“Spirit Series” Whisky Tasting](http://www.localwineevents.com/events/detail/725646/Apple-Valley-Single-Malt-Scotch-Tasting)** event at Valleywood Golf Course. Be a part of a sit-down seminar-style tasting with guest host and speaker from Minnesota Single Malt Scotch guru, Dave Grotta. Get to know and enjoy various whiskies from some of the craft Scotch Houses in Scotland as the main attraction of the event. To join, tickets are available in advance at any of the three Apple Valley Liquor locations. Please be reminded that seating for this affair is limited.   Social Scene offers exclusive discounts, news and promotions to its members and it's all free! Simply subscribe by clicking below!   ## **3. Free  Minnesota Spirits Tasting** When: August 10, 2018, Friday (5:00 PM to 7:00 PM) Where: Top Ten Liquors Osseo (316 County Rd 81, Osseo, MN) **Photo Link**: [https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F47576796%2F159377300905%2F1%2Foriginal.jpg?w=800&auto=compress&rect=0%2C0%2C2160%2C1080&s=ed18bbc0cbcbd5359d09cb7ef683e2f6](https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F47576796%2F159377300905%2F1%2Foriginal.jpg?w=800&auto=compress&rect=0%2C0%2C2160%2C1080&s=ed18bbc0cbcbd5359d09cb7ef683e2f6) For the entire month of August, join Osseo to celebrate everything about Minnesota. By celebrating, this means that all their Minnesota-made products are on sale! This also means its time for their [**Free Minnesota Spirits Tasting**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-minnesota-spirits-tasting-osseo-tickets-48387787174?aff=ebdssbdestsearch)**!** Come and join the fun with some of the best Minnesotan distilleries and craft specialists as they give you their best offerings for you to sip and enjoy. To RSVP, simply head on to their [**FB event page**](https://www.facebook.com/events/258117151649395/) to stay up to date with the event.   ## **4.  2018 Minneapolis Summer Spirits Tasting Festival** When: August 25, 2018 (Sat); 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Where: 508 Bar ( 508 N 1st Ave ), Minneapolis Photo Link:  [https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F43986226%2F232466701222%2F1%2Foriginal.jpg?w=800&auto=compress&rect=0%2C351%2C3216%2C1608&s=5086ad147dcc8ae27ff3c1045a75195e](https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F43986226%2F232466701222%2F1%2Foriginal.jpg?w=800&auto=compress&rect=0%2C351%2C3216%2C1608&s=5086ad147dcc8ae27ff3c1045a75195e) It may be true that craft spirits are a different category than tequila, but there exists craft tequilas that fall under this collection of artisanal beverages. At the [**2018 Minneapolis Summer Spirits Tasting Festival**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-minneapolis-summer-spirits-tasting-festival-tickets-47868469882?aff=blog&discount=dwf), craft tequila may be served alongside craft gin, rum, whiskey, and even wine. It’s a smorgasbord of booze you’ll never forget.   Enjoy some whiskey this winter at the Winter Whiskey Tasting Festival. Why not right? Click below and save 20% by entering promotional code [DWF](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-minneapolis-winter-whiskey-tasting-festival-tickets-53358799606?aff=blog&discount=dwf)(Drink With Friends)! ## **5. Mezcal: Heart, Hand and Harvest** When: August 26, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. CDT Where: North Loop Wine and Spirits (218 Washington Ave N, Minneapolis) Twin Cities Tequila is slated to provide an educational series on the liquor, in cooperation with S.A.C.R.E.D. or Saving Agave For Culture, Recreation, and Development. The event is called [**Mezcal: Heart, Hand, and Harvest**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mezcal-heart-hand-and-harvest-tickets-46695611832?aff=ebdssbdestsearch). The executive director of the group will present a special tasting that features rare agave spirits, and will showcase the three main aspects of making mezcal.   ## **6.  Yoga and Cocktails** When: September 5, 2018, Wednesday (5:15 PM to 6:00 PM) Where: Tattersall Distilling (1620 Central Avenue Northeast, ##150, MN) **Photo Link:** [https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F39453462%2F225662913778%2F1%2Foriginal.jpg?w=800&auto=compress&rect=0%2C441%2C586%2C293&s=e960fea2713b81f1c4362e6c1124cd1d](https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F39453462%2F225662913778%2F1%2Foriginal.jpg?w=800&auto=compress&rect=0%2C441%2C586%2C293&s=e960fea2713b81f1c4362e6c1124cd1d) Get to enjoy **[yoga and cocktails](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yoga-and-cocktails-tickets-42049195275?aff=ebdssbdestsearch)** in the barrel room of Tattersall Distillery on September 5th. Engage in an affordable and fantastic 45 minute vinyasa class to close out your day. This class is taught by local yogi and resident Annie Hayes.     ## **7. The 7 Pillars of Classic Cocktails** When: September 8, 2018, Saturday (11:00 AM to 1:00 PM) Where: Lawless Distilling Co. (2619 South 28th Avenue, Minneapolis) Bittercube is proud to present **[The 7 Pillars of Classic Cocktails](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bittercube-presents-the-7-pillars-of-classic-cocktails-tickets-48242721278?aff=ebdssbdestsearch).** In this event, 14 lucky guests will learn how to make summer drinks and punches, and how to utilize basic techniques and formulas. These participants will also learn how to incorporate Bittercube’s slow crafted bitters to create balanced drinks at home. Class is hosted at **[Lawless Distilling Co.](http://www.lawlessdistillingcompany.com/)**   The best is yet to come - right into your inbox! Social Scene offers discounts, cool merchandise and promotions for its members. Subscribe below and get the best offers! ## **8. 2018 Minneapolis Fall Whiskey Tasting Festival** When: September 29, 2018 (Sat); 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Where: TBA, Minneapolis Photo Link: [https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F41937389%2F51117857640%2F1%2Foriginal.jpg?w=800&auto=compress&rect=289%2C14%2C670%2C335&s=669050fd87b94bd3bff44176a7275129](https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F41937389%2F51117857640%2F1%2Foriginal.jpg?w=800&auto=compress&rect=289%2C14%2C670%2C335&s=669050fd87b94bd3bff44176a7275129) It's fall and whiskey is waiting for you. Join **The [2018 Minneapolis Fall Whiskey Tasting Festival](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-minneapolis-fall-whiskey-tasting-festival-tickets-43992296142?aff=blog&discount=dwf)**happening on the 29th of September. Enjoy this special fall whiskey tasting event in an intimate setting with whiskey representatives showcasing a few of their top whiskey brands. **[Sign up on FB](https://www.facebook.com/events/171071467020613/)** today and get ready to excite your palate, connect with others, and enjoy a memorable moment.   ## **Time to Mark Your Calendars** With all these tequila events lining up for your attention, why not join one and make your summer memorable. Aside from the ones listed, Social Scene also invites you to join their biggest tequila and spirits fiesta ever, the **2018 Summer Spirits Tasting Festival.** This two-hour Spirits tasting event will feature some of today’s top tequila and craft spirits brands and a chance to win some fun giveaways and prizes. This tequila party will be sizzling in cities **[Chicago](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-chicago-summer-spirits-tasting-festival-tickets-47868748716?aff=blog&discount=dwf)**, **[Denver](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-denver-summer-spirits-tasting-festival-tickets-47869327447?aff=blog&discount=dwf)**, **[Indianapolis](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-indianapolis-summer-spirits-tasting-festival-tickets-47867912214?aff=blog&discount=dwf)**, and **[Minneapolis](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-minneapolis-summer-spirits-tasting-festival-tickets-47868469882?aff=blog&discount=dwf)** simultaneously on August 25th To keep you updated on the upcoming events, you may visit us at [BeSocialScene.com](https://besocialscene.com). Or to read more about tequila, please click [here](https://news.besocialscene.com/topic/tequila-content).   ## **About Social Scene** Social Scene creates a “scene” an environment to connect people, create memories and build relationships through online and on-premise social campaigns; focusing on providing exposure to our partnering brands, venues and clients to connect with a great social audience - Experiential Marketing. Social Scene builds brand awareness for partnering venues and brands, connecting them with a targeted audience to build relationships and create memories. Visit **[BeSocialScene.com](https://besocialscene.com/)** for the most up to date events and to partner on an upcoming experience. Want to build a live or online experience around your company’s brand or venue? Email **info@besocialscene.com** or send a message directly at **[BeSocialScene.com](https://besocialscene.com/)**. Be Social. Be Seen.   Nothing like seeing smiling faces enjoying your brand and creating new memories with your brand on their minds. Join us at at event and have your brand featured. Click below for more info! **Sources:**  [www.eventbrite.com](http://www.eventbrite.com) [www.localwineevents.com](http://www.localwineevents.com) [www.facebook.com](http://www.facebook.com)     ***Isis Macaraeg*** ***Professional Content Writer*** ***Social Scene*** [***BeSocialScene.com***](http://besocialscene.com)     [View full post](https://news.besocialscene.com/spirits-content/minneapolis/top-spirits-events-in-minneapolis) ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Isis Macaraeg" }, "dateModified" : "2018-12-07T17:53:26.009Z", "datePublished" : "2018-08-02T04:19:00Z", "headline" : "Top 8 Craft Spirits Events in Minneapolis [August and September 2018]", "image" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : 466, "url" : "https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/A1WVfH0wsfL._SX466_.jpg", "width" : 466 }, "mainEntityOfPage" : "https://news.besocialscene.com/spirits-content/minneapolis/top-spirits-events-in-minneapolis", "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : 60, "url" : "/hs/hsstatic/content_shared_assets/static-1.4092/img/default-amp-logo.png", "width" : 60 }, "name" : "Social Scene News" } } ```