The Michigan Craft Distillers Association (MCDA) is proud to announce September has once again been proclaimed “Michigan Craft Spirits Month” by Governor Whitmer. Michigan currently ranks #7 in the national for the number of licensed craft distilleries (with nearly 90) as noted by the annual “Craft Spirits Data Project” released by the American Craft Spirits Read More
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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
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