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Experience Detroit's vibrant craft spirits scene with a guided tour and tasting at Detroit City Distillery. Enjoy expert insights and sample unique flavors in a lively downtown setting.
Experience Detroit's vibrant craft spirits scene with a guided tour and tasting at Detroit City Distillery. Enjoy expert insights and sample unique flavors in a lively downtown setting.
Book with Detroit City Distillery
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Operated by Detroit City Distillery · Detroit, Michigan
Discover the rich spirit-making heritage of Detroit with the Public Tour & Tastings at Detroit City Distillery. Located in the heart of Michigan’s largest city, this experience offers guests an inside look at the craft of distilling high-quality spirits. Your knowledgeable guide will share the history of the distillery, the traditional techniques they use, and the unique ingredients that set Detroit City Distillery apart. Throughout the tour, you'll sample a selection of their signature whiskeys, gins, and other handcrafted liquors, perfect for both novices and connoisseurs alike. The welcoming atmosphere creates an engaging experience for friends, couples, or solo travelers interested in local culture and quality drinks. The distillery’s commitment to local sourcing and sustainable practices also shines through, giving guests an appreciation for Detroit’s evolving craft beverage scene. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for a unique outing in the city, this tasting tour offers a memorable adventure that perfectly marries history, craft, and flavor.
The tour and tasting typically last about 1 to 1.5 hours.
Yes, advance booking is recommended as tours can fill up quickly, especially on weekends.
Absolutely, the tour is designed to be enjoyable and informative for all experience levels.
No, participants must be 21 or older to join due to alcohol tastings.
Yes, Detroit City Distillery is wheelchair accessible. Please notify them ahead of your visit for any special accommodations.
Yes, the distillery offers bottles for sale so you can take home your favorite spirits.
Detroit City Distillery is a craft distillery located in Detroit, Michigan, offering hands-on distilling and cocktail experiences that highlight local spirits and hospitality. The distillery runs a mix of educational and entertainment-focused events, including a guided cocktail class, a personalized bourbon blending session, and themed brunch events hosted at the 100 Proof venue. Participants learn the distilling process, spirit history, and tasting techniques from trained professionals and award-winning mixologists. Visitors can join Market Mixology 101 to craft four classic cocktails, develop palate skills through guided tastings, and take home a custom-etched rocks glass. The B.Y.O.B. (Blend Your Own Bourbon) Experience teaches the components of whiskey flavor and allows guests to blend from four distinct barrels to create a single personalized bottle. Seasonal and special events, such as the Halloween Drag Brunch at 100 Proof, combine live performance with brunch menus and craft cocktails in a ticketed, seated format. Detroit City Distillery emphasizes transparency in process and product: tours include explanations of sourcing, mash bills, and aging concepts relevant to small-batch distilling. The venue operates in Detroit and provides clear ticketing and event information for each experience. As a business featured on The Adventure Collective, Detroit City Distillery provides structured, ticketed experiences designed for learning, tasting, and celebration, suitable for individuals, small groups, and gift experiences.
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