MINNEAPOLIS, May 19, 2025 — Brother Justus Whiskey Company, a Minneapolis award-winning craft distillery, announced the launch of its collaboration with the Commander’s Own Chapter of the 34th Infantry Division Association (a Minnesota-based non-profit organization) to jointly create and distribute two unique expressions of Brother Justus American Whiskey. Both expressions, The Commander’s Own and The Commander’s Cut, are distilled and bottled from 100 percent malted barley. They are intended to serve as commemorative products for proud current and former members, families, and friends of the storied 34th “Red Bull” Infantry Division, while generating resources to honor and support the Red Bulls’ legacy and provide scholarships for members and their families.
- Commander’s Own, American Whiskey, releasing in late May
- 43% ABV/86 Proof
- $72.99
- Tasting Notes:
- Nose: Mandarin orange, oyster, custard, toffee
- Palate: Clove, coffee, toasted malt, vanilla
- Finish: Butter, sea brine, geranium, cherry
- Commander’s Cut, American Whiskey, releasing in November
“Honor is part of our DNA — we honor our land and legacy with every bottle of whiskey we produce; to use our storied whiskey to further honor soldiers, current and veteran, is a true privilege,” said Phil Steger, founder and CEO of Brother Justus.
The 24th Infantry Division Association chapter president, Retired Colonel Chad Sackett, added, “The quality of Brother Justus’ Whiskey, combined with their deep respect for history and legacy, set the perfect table for us to jointly create something exceptional and meaningful for our current and former service members and their families. What we have developed honors the history of the Red Bulls and the 34th ID Association’s commitment to carry on that legacy.”
Each limited-edition expression, once (separately) released, will initially be available online (shipping to most states) and and in the Northeast Minneapolis cocktail room.
About Brother Justus Whiskey Company
Brother Justus Whiskey Company, a distiller of luxury American Single Malt Whiskey, was founded in Minneapolis in 2014. The distillery sources Minnesota ingredients—barley, water, oak, and peat—to craft perfect sips of whiskey. The company opened its cocktail room and industrial production facility in March 2021 in Minneapolis, now capable of producing more than 66,000 proof gallons (gallons at 100 proof) of whiskey annually. The distillery is one of few in Minnesota creating all of its spirits 100 percent of whole ingredients sourced from Minnesota, and only one of a handful of distilleries in the world using American peat. Awarded for flavor, quality, and innovation, the company’s three main products include the world’s first unaged American Single Malt Silver Whiskey, an aged American Single Malt Whiskey, and the international patent-pending Cold-Peated® American Single Malt Whiskey. The company’s products are currently available for purchase online, and at restaurants and liquor stores in Minnesota and Illinois, including the cocktail room at its Minneapolis distillery.
About the Commander’s Own Chapter of the 34th Infantry Division Association
The 34th Infantry Division Association was founded in 1947 by WWII veterans of the 34th Infantry Division to foster and perpetuate the camaraderie of those who have served with the 34th Infantry Division since its initial organization. The association was reincorporated in 2010 to apply for non-profit status, receiving approval as a 501(c)(19) organization in 2012. The Commander’s Own Chapter was formed by Soldiers of the Minnesota based 34th “Red Bull” Infantry Division Headquarters and granted a charter from the national association to likewise perpetuate and support the history, legacy, and units of the 34th Infantry Division to ensure proper recognition and commemoration, along with supporting members and their families with scholarships.
