Detroit Spirits is home to some of the country’s best beers and wines, but the state is also making a name for itself with spectacular spirits. With a little help from a handful of trendy speakeasy bars, you can discover the flavors of some of Michigan’s top distilleries in a number of unique ways.

At Detroit City Distillery, eight childhood friends partnered to create a product that celebrates their city’s entrepreneurial spirit. The distillery’s small-batch artisanal whiskey, gin and vodka are made with local ingredients sourced directly from farms near its downtown Detroit tasting room and distillery in the famed Eastern Market.

Weiss Distilling Co.: Where Tradition Meets Innovation

The roaring twenties brought prohibition and an entrepreneurial spirit that refused to follow the rules. Today, those same spirits are redefining the future at The Whiskey Factory. Step inside this historic two-story building that once housed Goebel Brewery and Stroh’s Ice Cream, and you’ll feel the energy of Detroit’s brewing legacy.

From the shiny copper stills to the scent of fresh grain, The Whiskey Factory is the perfect place to experience the art of distilling firsthand. Guests can tour the facility, sample cocktails and take in the smell of aging whiskey barrels in the distillery’s rickhouse.

A reincarnation of the infamous ’60s cocktail, the Sidecar combines bourbon with lime juice and cointreau, creating a sweet, smooth drink that’s easy to sip. If you’re in the mood for something a bit stronger, try a Coppercraft gin and take a sensory walk through a Michigan white pine forest thanks to 13 botanicals in this spirited spirit.

Weiss Distilling Co.
34 E 14 Mile Rd, Clawson, MI 48017, United States
19294843932