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Great Lakes Distillery secures international distribution partnership

Milwaukee-based Great Lakes Distillery, a maker of whiskey, vodka, gin, rum, brandy, absinthe and specialty liqueurs, has secured a partnership with European retailer Spirits4All, expanding its sales beyond the Unites States.

Great Lakes Distillery adds bottle your own whiskey experience

Great Lakes Distillery has added what appears to be Milwaukee’s only bottle-your-own-whiskey experience.

Hidden Gems in Milwaukee: Amazing Places You Might Have Missed

Milwaukee is known for its festivals, famous breweries, and rich history. But beyond the popular attractions, the city has hidden gems waiting to be explored.

Best of Milwaukee 2023: Locally-Owned Food – Retail

Looking beyond sliced cheddar and processed cheese? West Allis Cheese & Sausage has a wide selection with many specialty items. Goat Gouda? You can find it here. The busy café adjacent to the Shoppe has great breakfasts, sandwiches and—look for it as the special du jour—cheese soup.(David Luhrssen)

Spirited Season

MKE-area distilleries roll out new flavors and trends in celebration of fall.

Great Lakes Distillery uncorks bottled in bond whiskeys & another gem’s coming

Recently, Great Lakes Distillery released some of the first bottled in bond rye to come out of Milwaukee since Prohibition and this week it will launch a bourbon with that distinction, too.

Why Great Lakes Distillery is Unique

Guy Rehorst meets with Mike Rooney, host of SipMilwaukee, to discuss why their pot stilling method is the key to creating award-winning spirits.

15 Best Wisconsin Distilleries We Highly Recommend

This was the first distillery to open in Wisconsin since Prohibition. They use local ingredients for all of their spirits and make a wide variety of high-quality drinks such as gin, whiskey, and vodka.

Happy Hour Q&A with Boundless Beverages’ Guy Rehorst

This week’s spotlight is on Guy Rehorst, founder of Great Lakes Distillery, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Despite many challenges, Guy managed to license and start distillery operations back in 2006 — he was the first beverage distillery established in Wisconsin since prohibition.

Cocktail recipes to keep you warm

There is nothing better than cozying up with a warm mug on a cold fall night. Brendan Cleary with Great Lakes Distillery joins FOX6 WakeUp with some cocktail recipes that will keep you warm all season long.