Michigan Spirits is releasing a new product this week that pairs the flavors of one region with another. The release of Two Faced Blended Straight Bourbon features 50% bourbon from Kentucky and the other half made in Detroit using Michigan grains that come directly from area farms. It will debut Friday, Aug. 23, at a party at the distillery in Detroit’s Eastern Market.
What started as a wild idea at a bachelor party campfire more than a decade ago has become woven into the fabric of Metro Detroit’s nightlife and cocktail scene. Eight childhood friends and three University of Michigan grads founded Detroit City Distillery, which has partnered with entities large and small to raise money and awareness for numerous causes through the sale of specialty or limited-edition bottles of bourbon and other spirits. Co-owner J.P. Jerome credits the long-lasting friendships among his seven partners as a key element to their success.
The History of Distilling in Detroit and How Weiss Is Reviving It
The historic Whiskey Factory, built in the 1930s at 1000 Maple and once home to Goebel Brewery and Stroh’s Ice Cream, houses Detroit City Distillery, which creates small batch artisanal whiskey, gin and vodka. Its distinguished heritage combines with modern technology to showcase the spirit of innovation in this urban two-story distillery and event space.
When the pandemic hit and first responders, healthcare workers and others across Michigan began facing critical shortages of personal protective equipment like hand sanitizer, Detroit City Distillery knew it had the resources to quickly adapt its manufacturing and supply chain to produce and distribute it at scale. The company contacted Pure Michigan Business Connect, which uses its COVID-19 Procurement Platform to connect personal protective equipment suppliers with organizations in need.
Weiss Distilling Co.
34 E 14 Mile Rd, Clawson, MI 48017, United States
19294843932
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