Studio Distilling occupies a sleek industrial space at 2380 Wycliff Street in St. Paul’s Midway district, founded in 2016 by husband-and-wife team Brad Schiller and Sarah Baumert. Brad brought his background as a lawyer turned entrepreneur, while Sarah leveraged her experience in marketing and business operations. They opened their doors after nearly two years of navigating permits and perfecting their recipes, creating Minnesota’s first distillery focused exclusively on premium vodka and gin production. The 3,000-square-foot facility houses custom copper stills and a minimalist tasting room that reflects their clean, modern approach to spirits. The couple’s journey into distilling started with Brad’s fascination with the chemistry of fermentation and distillation, combined with their shared belief that Minnesota deserved craft spirits that could compete nationally. They spent months researching grain sourcing and water profiles, ultimately deciding to use Minnesota-grown corn and wheat along with carefully filtered local water. Sarah handles the business operations while Brad focuses on production, creating a tight partnership that shows in every bottle. Their philosophy centers on precision and consistency rather than chasing trends, which means you’ll find expertly crafted classics rather than experimental flavors. Visitors enter a bright, contemporary space where the production equipment sits behind floor-to-ceiling windows, making the distillation process part of the experience. The tasting room feels more like a modern cocktail bar than a traditional distillery, with clean lines and industrial touches that match their product aesthetic. They’ve built a reputation among Twin Cities bartenders for producing spirits that work beautifully in cocktails while standing strong on their own. The scale is intimate enough that you’ll likely meet one of the founders during your visit, but professional enough that every pour demonstrates serious attention to detail.