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
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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
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
Michigan Distilleries Bring Home Awards from American Distilling Institute Annual Judging of Craft Spirits
(WALLOON LAKE, MICH) — Seven members of the Michigan Craft Distillers Association (MCDA) brought home a collective 26 medals from the 16th Annual Craft Spirits Conference & Expo presented by the American Distilling Institute March 18-21 in Denver, Co. Long Road Distillers was awarded “Best of Category” for its Amaro Pazzo in the Coffee Liqueur Read More
Michigan Distilleries Bring Home Awards from American Craft Spirits Association Annual Competition
Three members of the Michigan Craft Distillers Association (MCDA) brought home a collective nine medals from the Sixth Annual Judging of Craft Spirits at the American Craft Spirits Association (ASCA) Annual Distillers Convention and Vendor Trade Show, February 10-12 in Minneapolis, MN. This year, nearly 500 entries were submitted from 38 states and the District Read More
Michigan Craft Distillers Association Urges Consumers to Read the Labels to Determine Where Their Spirits are Really Coming From
(TRAVERSE CITY, MICH) — The craft distilling industry is growing, not only in Michigan but throughout the United States. Yet, there is concern about some of the spirits introduced into the marketplace as “craft” when in fact they may be purchased in volume from out-of-state producers, then bottled and distributed as a “local” product. This Read More
Michigan Map & Directory Identifies 24 Craft Distilleries
The Michigan Craft Distillers Association (#MiSpirits) has just published 20,000 copies of its 2016-2017 map and directory, featuring 24 member craft distillers (with 37 tasting room locations) and four “in planning” distillery members, along with 45 allied members and service providers. The expanded four-panel, four-color piece will be distributed at member distilleries, state tourism offices, welcome centers, retail outlets and other locations around Michigan.
Cheers to World Gin Day: Saturday, June 11
There’s a holiday for just about everything…this is especially true for foods and beverages. This year, the 8th Annual World Gin Day is set for Saturday, June 11. A time for Gin novices and connoisseurs alike to celebrate all things gin. Gin is a spirit which derives its predominant flavor from juniper berries, dark bluish-colored Read More
Six Michigan Distilleries Receive Collective 16 Awards at American Distilling Institute’s 10th Annual Spirits Competition in San Diego, California
Six Michigan distilleries were honored with 16 individual awards April 5, 2016 at the American Distilling Institute’s 10th Annual Spirits Competition, held as part of its annual conference in San Diego, California. Competition organizers reported 645 spirits were entered and a panel of 28 judges awarded 282 medals in a variety of categories. According to Read More
Grand Rapids to host #CocktailWeek – Nov 11-21
Sip local! Join the fun as Michigan’s creative beverage capital celebrates the art of the craft cocktail. For complete details, click here.