Grand Traverse Distillery

Distilleries & Cocktails · Traverse City, MI

Nestled in the rolling hills just outside downtown Traverse City, Grand Traverse Distillery transforms locally grown grains into award-winning spirits with true Michigan character. The copper stills gleam behind floor-to-ceiling windows, where master distillers craft everything from smooth bourbon to cherry-infused vodka using tart cherries from nearby orchards. The tasting room's rustic wooden tables and exposed beams create an intimate atmosphere perfect for sampling flight after flight of handcrafted spirits. Local ingredients meet time-honored techniques here, producing bottles that capture the essence of Northern Michigan in every sip.