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Grand Traverse Distillery

4.3 (26 reviews)
ModerateDistilleries
Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Stacey S.

This place has amazing - and I mean AMAZING - Bloody Mary shooters. I can't remember which kind of specialty vodka is in there but yes they do use my favorite mix - McClure's. You can try mini-shots of various different kinds of vodkas and bourbons that they make. They hand out recipes, very helpful and cool place. I personally tried the Chocolate Vodka, the Chipotle Vodka, and the Cherry Vodka. Of COURSE Cherry is my favorite and is what I purchased.

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We stopped here while we were in town shopping with a friend. There was a great deal for tastings and Mariah's energy made was really enjoyable. She recommended the cherry vodka lemonade slush cocktail and it was so good we ended up buying the cherry vodka so we can make it at home. Mariah also knew the taste of the distillery selection very well. Mariah even set up both my husband and in-laws with bottles of their favorite red wine to take home. There's room to grow in this location too. We hope to see an actual tasting room or at least bar stools for seating for multiple people in the future.

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Shannon M.

A nice shop for local liquors in the River Place shopping center in Frankenmuth. You can get a shot-glass-sized taste for $3 or a thimble-sized-taste for $1 (plenty for me!) I won't pretend that I tasted the cherry in the cherry whiskey per se, but it was still good. They have rye, bourbon, gin, rum, plus wine from the Black Star Farms winery. Check it out; no matter your drink of choice, there's something for you!

Chris G.

Very nice find in the newer shopping area of Frankenmuth. I saw a sign that said vodka tasting and thought this might be better than looking at candles or other knick knack items. The proprietor was busy with another group when I walked in so I took the opportunity to look around. Lots of bourbon, whiskey, wine, and other items available for sale. I didn't puruse closely enough the labels but I suspect it was all local stuff. But I was there for the vodka which I am a big fan of. I was served up my sample and wow...lights out good. Cherry vodka flavor with chocolate notes at finish...tasted like a chocolate covered cherry. Very smooth going down. So proceeded to buy a bottle and left. 750mL was about $35 total but worth it. I have since looked for sales in this area and can't find it; looks like it is limited to Traverse City and surrounding retail areas in Michigan. Next time I am there I will be buying several bottles as gifts for co-workers. Great local flavor and happy to support a local (to Michigan) distillery.

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The whiskey and bourbon is some of the best locally made spirits. I enjoy the 4 tastes for $5, great chance to try before I buy.

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Great small tasting store! Definitely worth trying while shopping. The cherry vodka is amazing!

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