Michigan Distillers Celebrate Passage of HB 4842, Encourage Gov. Whitmer’s Signature on Important Legislation

The Michigan Craft Distillers Association (MCDA) is one step closer to its goal of reducing the markup on its distilled spirits with news that HB 4842 has passed out of the Michigan Senate just this morning (Thursday, April 28, 2022) after being passed in the House in May, 2021. This bill, which has received overwhelming Read More

September Named “Michigan Craft Spirits Month”

The Michigan Craft Distillers Association (MCDA) is proud to announce September as “Michigan Craft Spirits Month” throughout the state. Michigan currently ranks #7 in the national for the number of craft distilleries (with more than 80) as noted by the annual “Craft Spirits Data Project” released by the American Craft Spirits Association. Michigan’s craft spirit 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

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