TJ’s Brew Distillery sits on Ness Road in Parsons, Kansas, a small southeast Kansas town that’s quietly building a reputation for craft spirits. This operation combines brewing and distilling under one roof, giving visitors a chance to see both beer and spirits production in the same visit. The distillery focuses on small-batch spirits while maintaining their brewing roots. The facility operates as both a production space and tasting room, where you can sample their handcrafted spirits alongside their beer offerings. They’ve carved out a niche in the Kansas craft spirits scene by keeping things local and approachable. The team here knows that most visitors aren’t spirits experts, so they focus on education and creating an welcoming atmosphere for newcomers to craft distilling. What you’ll find is a working distillery that doesn’t put on airs. They’re making spirits because they love the craft, not because they’re chasing awards or trying to become the next big thing. It’s the kind of place where you can actually talk to the people making your drinks and leave understanding more about how spirits are made.