Nothing beats learning more about the beverage that you love. By this, it means going beyond the glass of tequila and getting to know its origins, the process in which it is made, and the flavors that go along with it. In this article, Social Scene takes you to the best tequila tastings and tours in and around Minneapolis. You can also find locations around the city listed in this feature.
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1. Flying Dutchman Spirits
When you are headed to Minnesota for a tequila and spirits tour, never miss out on Flying Dutchman Spirits. Take a tour around their cocktail room that plays witness to several tequilas and spirits made from ingredients all over the world. Their creations are inspired by flavors from the far corners of the globe, thus their unique tastes.
For instance, their Frontera Norte is more than just your common tequila. It balances the flavors of tequila and mezcal, but is smoother than the ordinary blanco, making it a perfect drink for those looking for a lighter fare.
Address: 6801 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie
Kado No Mise is listed on Yelp’s Best Tequila Tasting in Minneapolis. This restaurant serves Japanese food and drinks that are paired together. The master chef behind their offerings, Chef Furukawa, takes pride in referring to recipes from his hometown in Tokyo. You may reach out to their reservations desk for tours and special views of how their menu offerings are made.
Address: 33 N 1st Ave
Make a reservation at La Fresca, a restaurant in Minneapolis that serves authentic nouveau Mexican cuisine to its visitors. They have an abundant selection of margaritas, tequilas, and selected wines. There are also food choices that you can pair with their drinks.
Address: 5430, 4750 Grand Ave S.
If you are the more adventurous type of distillery tour enthusiast and might want to go outside Minneapolis, we have found a nearby distillery tour for you. At Minhas Micro Distillery, visitors are able to see how their products are crafted, and sample their tequilas, along with other spirits on their line. Located in a strategic spot to Minneapolis, this distillery has adhered to the tradition of manually crafting the best spirits in the market right now. One of their brands, Alamo is made from Blue Weber agave sourced from Mexico.
Address: 1404 13th St, Monroe, WI
5. Nico's Taco & Tequila Bar
Nico’s Taco and Tequila Bar is OpenTable’s 2017 Diner’s Choice Award. This venue serves tequilas made from 100 percent pure agave. Many of their selections are tequilas aged less than two months. Furthermore, they also have margaritas made with organic agave nectar.
Address: 2516 Hennepin Ave South
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“Fun and informative” is how Norseman Distillery calls its tequila distillery tour. In an industry that highlights the bigger brands, overshadowing those small,start-ups, there is a need to offer something unique to consumers.
As Minneapolis’ first legal distillery, Norseman Distillery is known for its premium agave-based spirits, gin, rum, whiskey, and vodka, not to mention more than 50 liquors distilled in small batches. Its most popular agave-based spirit is Norseman Agave Americana. Private events are also welcome, but make sure to reserve ahead of time.
Address: 451 Taft Street Northeast
Although, we’re wrapping up of the list of the best tequila tours in and around Minneapolis with Phillips Distilling Co, the mission of this distillery is to produce high quality distilled spirits that consumers will love. It is among the oldest operated distilleries in the world, having produced some of the top tequilas in the market. These include Cabrito Tequila, Centinela and Clasico Tequila, and Mezcal Marca Negra. To arrange tours around this distillery, fill out their website’s contact form.
Address: 500 S Washington Avenue
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References:
https://www.flyingdutchmanspirits.com/
https://www.kadonomise.com/who-we-are/
https://norsemandistillery.com/
https://www.phillipsdistilling.com/
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