Found at the center of prohibition’s rich history, is Detroit City Distillery. What many do not know is that this distillery comes from a long history of eight childhood friends. This group always had an interest in brewery and distillery topics, which gave them the idea of opening a brewery. But when they realized how Read More
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Round Barn Distillery
Located near Lake Michigan and a vast fruit belt, Round Barn Distillery is a hot spot for creating unique libations. Since 2001, Round Barn Distillery has been making spirits from grapes grown off of their 50-acre plot of land. In addition, they grow all types of fruits from grapes, apples, cherries, peaches, and plums. This Read More
September Declared Michigan Craft Spirits Month
The Michigan Craft Distillers Association (MCDA) is proud to declare September as “Michigan Craft Spirits Month” in honor of its passionate and dedicated member distilleries throughout the state and the world-class, award-winning craft spirits and cocktails that they produce. To celebrate, the association and its members are hosting a Virtual Happy Hour on Thursday, September Read More
Michigan Distillery Tour Planned for November
(MICHIGAN)—Michigan is home to dozens of craft distilleries and this November, Corporate Travel Service out of Northville is offering a weekend excursion around the state to visit some of these unique destinations. “The Michigan Distillery Experience,” presented in partnership with the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association, Michigan Craft Distillers Association and Michigrain Distillery, will be offered Read More
Craft distilleries face ‘dire’ consequences as pandemic obliterates on-premise sales
MiBiz Article (May 3, 2020) – Michigan distilleries that switched to hand sanitizer production are keeping the lights on, but they face a tough road ahead with on-premise sales at bars and restaurants at a standstill for the foreseeable future. READ MORE HERE: https://mibiz.com/sections/food-agribusiness/craft-distilleries-face-dire-consequences-as-pandemic-obliterates-on-premise-sales?fbclid=IwAR2Ks5FPXW1IgN7_e1GDT2jmjIFFVYf48wKkYNSF9wWJlrZYEdJH_6zRaNo
Michigan Distilleries Bring Home Medals from American Distilling Institute Annual Spirits Competition
Nine members of the Michigan Craft Distillers Association (MCDA) recently brought home a collective 38 medals from the American Distilling Institute’s annual Judging of Craft Spirits competition. BEST OF CATEGORY Corsets, Whips, and Whiskey (White Whiskey) – Journeyman Distillery, Three Oaks Original Orange Liqueur (Citrus Liquor) – Long Road Distillers, Grand Rapids Rum Punch (Ready Read More
Michigan Distilleries Awarded Medals at 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Three members of the Michigan Craft Distillers Association (MCDA) recently brought home a collective five medals from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition – the world’s largest with nearly 3,000 entries and more than 40 judges. Coppercraft Distillery in Holland was awarded a Double Gold for its Small Batch 6-10-Year Straight Bourbon and a Bronze Read More
Long Road Distillers Scores Big at 2020 American Craft Spirits Awards
Long Road Distillers captured eight new honors at the 2020 American Craft Spirits Awards, presented by the American Craft Spirits Association, including 2 Gold medals for Long Road Aquavit and Long Road Raspberry Liqueur. Under normal circumstances, the winners of the American Craft Spirits Awards are announced at the annual convention for the American Craft Read More
Michigan Distilleries Producing Hand Sanitizer and Contributing to COVID-19 Pandemic Community Resources
Governor Whitmer has given the go for Michigan distilleries to start producing hand sanitizer while the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread throughout the state. Normally, a distillery would have to have an industrial manufacturing permit (which none in Michigan do) but on Wednesday, March 18, The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) relaxed their Read More
Michigan Craft Distillers Association Names 2020 Board of Directors
The Michigan Craft Distillers Association (MCDA) has named its 2020 Board of Directors: President: Jon O’Connor — Co-Owner of Long Road Distillers, Grand Rapids Vice President: JP Jerome — Founder / Distiller of Detroit City Distillery, Detroit Treasurer: Nancie Oxley — Vice President-Winemaking at Julian Winery & Distillery, Paw Paw Secretary: Richard Anderson — Co-Owner Read More