Great Lakes Distillery is proud to continue the Copper Still Society, an annual membership that includes free bottles, exclusive events, specialty off-menu cocktails and more, with a more than $400 value! Membership in the Copper Still Society is $130, and grants you the following honors and benefits throughout all of 2026: 

 -Official Membership Card that contains your monthly free Cocktail Punch Card ($96 value) 

 -A complimentary distillery tour for 4 ($60 value) 

 -A special edition Copper Still Society Glencairn rocks glass printed using real copper ($15 value) 

 -$2 off cocktails everyday for you and a guest 

 -Wednesday happy hour from 5pm-close with 50% off cocktails for you and a guest 

 -20% off on items in the retail shop - including bottles! 

 -A bottle of Great Lakes Distillery spirits on your birthday month ($36 value) 

 -An exclusive seasonal cocktail available ONLY to members 

 -Discount for private events: 20% off rental fee for Production Floor and Still & Oak ($125 value) 

 -A members-only party with live music and complimentary cocktails 

 -Discounts on select ticketed events throughout the year 

 -All benefits are valid in Milwaukee and West Allis (Distillery tours are only at our Milwaukee location) 

 Membership in the Copper Still Society is limited and goes on sale HERE to the public on Black Friday (11/28). Current CSS members have the option to renew early- check your email!

Runs until Thursday, January 8th, 2026

Great Lakes Distillery is proud to continue the Copper Still Society, an annual membership that includes free bottles, exclusive events, specialty off-menu cocktails and more, with a more than $400 value! Membership in the Copper Still Society is $130, and grants you the following honors and benefits throughout all of 2026: 

 -Official Membership Card that contains your monthly free Cocktail Punch Card ($96 value) 

 -A complimentary distillery tour for 4 ($60 value) 

 -A special edition Copper Still Society Glencairn rocks glass printed using real copper ($15 value) 

 -$2 off cocktails everyday for you and a guest 

 -Wednesday happy hour from 5pm-close with 50% off cocktails for you and a guest 

 -20% off on items in the retail shop - including bottles! 

 -A bottle of Great Lakes Distillery spirits on your birthday month ($36 value) 

 -An exclusive seasonal cocktail available ONLY to members 

 -Discount for private events: 20% off rental fee for Production Floor and Still & Oak ($125 value) 

 -A members-only party with live music and complimentary cocktails 

 -Discounts on select ticketed events throughout the year 

 -All benefits are valid in Milwaukee and West Allis (Distillery tours are only at our Milwaukee location) 

 Membership in the Copper Still Society is limited and goes on sale HERE to the public on Black Friday (11/28). Current CSS members have the option to renew early- check your email!

Monthly on every third Sunday

Enjoy a rejuvenating Sunday morning  at our Milwaukee location with a guided yoga flow session led by seasoned instructors from MKE Yoga Social! Each ticket to this yoga session comes with a GLD Bloody Mary. Not drinking, no worries! Non-alcoholic options are available upon request (as are Non-Bloody Mary drinks). This event is perfect for both yoga enthusiasts and those looking for a fun and relaxing way to spend their Sunday morning. Bring your yoga mat, positive energy, and a friend to share this tasty experience. 

 Register here: https://www.mkeyogasocial.com/yoga-schedule

This month, we're celebrating the two-year anniversary of Mullet Bingo!!! To celebrate, we'll have a GRAND prize for the final round AND you'll have the opportunity to play on more than one card for each round! Never been to Mullet Bingo at GLD? Now is the time to come! Daubers are included, and your first card of each round is free! Rock your mullet (legit or a wig) and get a free shot! YEE HAW!

Join Samantha from Fig Stitch, for an evening of embroidery at our Still & Oak Tasting Room in West Allis🪡 

Throughout the evening, you will be led through the steps of hand embroidering simple, drink themed designs on a linen cocktail napkin. By the end of the workshop, you'll likely finish one or two of the four provided napkins, and you can take the remaining napkins home to finish stitching! 

This project is beginner friendly and open to ages 21+. All materials are provided and you will even get to take home some basic embroidery supplies (wooden hoop, embroidery floss + needle). Grab your favorite person and enjoy an evening of DIYing, drinks and fun! Click here for tickets- they are limited for this experience so don't wait!

Shop local this holiday season and support your local makers, artists, bakers and more! 

Stop by the Production Floor to shop a wide array of vendors and grab a tasty drink from our speakeasy bar. Continue the fun and meet over 70 vendors at other I Heart Indie Market locations: Broken Bat Brewing Co, Indeed Brewing Co, Station 1846, and MobCraft Beer! 

Products between all locations will be a wide variety of handmade goods such as jewelry, knit goods, home decor, metal working, prints, soap, paintings, candles, etc. No MLM or direct sales will be present. This event is FREE to attend! You only pay for the items you wish to purchase and the drinks you want to consume. ​This is a family friendly event, however please note alcohol will be present due to the nature of the venues.

Need some respite from Thanksgiving holiday chaos? Wanting to avoid the craze of big box stores? Then stop by Great Lakes Distillery on Black Friday for spirit samples of our limited release of Still & Oak Black Friday™ Bourbon, Holiday Gin, and other spirits, specialty cocktails, and bottle sales (12pm-9pm)!

Copper Still Society Membership will go on sale at 12pm. Click here to learn more about all the benefits. 

  About Still & Oak Black Friday™ Bourbon

Still & Oak Black Friday™ is our flagship bourbon finished in Lakefront Brewery's Black Friday™ Imperial Stout beer barrels for an additional two years. Starting with aromas of roasted grain and seasoned wood, Still & Oak Black Friday™ develops further with chocolate and caramel on the palate. It drinks well neat, on the rocks, or with a splash of water. 45% ABV | 90 Proof

Monthly on every first Tuesday

Join us at our Still & Oak Tasting Room (5835 W National Ave) on the first Tuesday of every month for Mullet Bingo! This game is free to play and there's great prizes to win. Plus, wear a mullet and get a free Kentucky Waterfall shot (wigs count but fresh haircuts preferred!) We play 10 games starting at 6pm -- daubers included! Don't miss out on this hilarious night of great cocktails, sh**ty beers, cool prizes, and your mullet-rockin' host, Adam Furie.

Calling all cheese lovers! (That should be all of you). Swing by our Milwaukee location on Thursday, December 4th from 6pm-7:30pm, for an evening of winter cocktails and delicious cheeses from Deer Creek Cheese. Admission to this event includes four sample cheeses and cocktail pairings, all of the cocktail recipes, and a GLD glass. Whether you’re looking for a fun holiday activity or need a cool way to twist up your Thursday, this is sure to be a fun night. Our last Deer Creek Cheese Pairing Class sold out, so sign up here today!

Get ready to transport yourself back to 1933 as we celebrate the 92nd anniversary of the end of Prohibition at GLD! Join us for an unforgettable day of revelry featuring the highly anticipated annual release of our Repeal Reserve Straight Rye Whiskey. What to Expect: 

-Bottle Sales Kick Off at Noon: Grab your piece of history with our Repeal Reserve Straight Rye Whiskey 

-All-Day Special Cocktail Menu: Indulge in a variety of classic cocktails crafted to perfection, showcasing the rich flavors of our Repeal Reserve.

-Live Music from Nathan Mayfield from 6pm-9pm Don't miss out on this incredible performance! 

Mark your calendars, bring your friends, and let's raise a glass to the end of Prohibition. 

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About Repeal Reserve Straight Rye: 

This bottle of special straight rye whiskey was produced on December 5th, 2020, and bottled exactly 5 years later on December 5th, 2025 - the day we celebrate the repeal of Prohibition. Each year we produce a single barrel of this commemorative whiskey - a mash of 92% rye and 8% malted barley aged in a single new charred oak barrel and bottled at 45% ABV/90 Proof.

Monthly on every first Sunday

Enjoy a rejuvenating Sunday morning  at our Milwaukee location with a guided yoga flow session led by seasoned instructors from MKE Yoga Social! Each ticket to this yoga session comes with a GLD Bloody Mary. Not drinking, no worries! Non-alcoholic options are available upon request (as are Non-Bloody Mary drinks). This event is perfect for both yoga enthusiasts and those looking for a fun and relaxing way to spend their Sunday morning. Bring your yoga mat, positive energy, and a friend to share this tasty experience. 

 Register here: https://www.mkeyogasocial.com/yoga-schedule

Swing by our Milwaukee location on Tuesday, December 9th at 6:30pm to tap into your creative side at our Cocktails & Clay: Earring Craft Class! Learn how to work with polymer clay and create your very own pair of earrings with Lexi, creator of Neutral Ground Clay Co, based in Milwaukee, WI. This workshop includes all materials and supplies to create the perfect pair of statement earrings to bring home with you. Lexi will provide instructions on different template earring designs that can be followed to create your pair or, if you are feeling creative, you can design your very own unique pair of earrings! (There are loads of holiday options!) Grab a cocktail & let’s create! This class always sells out, so click here to buy tickets.