Our Spirits

Made with 100% Grand Traverse County Rye

80 proof

Made with 100% Grand Traverse County Wheat

80 proof

Utilizing our True North Wheat Vodka as a base, we add in local cherry juices and a touch of chocolate to create a truly Traverse City cherry vodka.

80 proof

We infuse our True North Wheat Vodka with chipotle peppers in adobo sauce for several weeks before straining off this delightfully smoky and spicy vodka.

80 proof

Our True North Wheat Vodka gets infused with raw, organic cacao nibs for several weeks and just at the end we add in fresh navel orange slices. Delightful in a chocolate martini!

80 proof

Ole George, a smooth and robust rye whiskey, boasts a 100% rye mash bill including 5% malted rye.

93 proof

80% local rye and 20% peated malted barley mingle for a slightly peaty yet truly unique whiskey.

90 proof

Coming in with a mash bill of 60% corn, 30% rye, and 10% malted barley all locally sourced, our bourbon has loud characteristics of the Grand Traverse County terroir and a subtly spicy signature of rye.

92 proof

Montmorency tart cherry juice sourced from the Leelenau Fruit Company lends a mellow cherry finish to this bourbon-forward whiskey.

80 proof

This whiskey starts out as our Ole George which is aged for four years in American white oak barrel, then it is transferred to French oak barrels for an additional 18 months.

93 proof

Our True North Wheat Vodka is infused with juniper, coriander, grains of paradise, angelica root, orange peel, and lemon peel to create our Peninsula Gin.

90 proof

Peninsula Gin takes a short nap in barrels previously occupied by Ole George and our Bourbon and the result is this uniquely oaky gin. We love it in a gin & tonic!

90 proof

Our Peninsula Gin aged in barrels, which previously aged maple syrup, for one year. It has a touch of sweetness from the barrel which complements the light and fresh flavors from the gin.

90 proof

Artfully distilled from fancy Caribbean sugarcane molasses, our Silver Reserve Rum boasts warm notes of butterscotch and vanilla. Try it in your favorite rum cocktail or on the rocks.

80 proof

Barrel aged in a combination of American and French oak barrels for 3 years, this delectable sipping rum has the warm vanilla and butterscotch flavors of our Silver Reserve Rum enhanced by toasted oak and caramel notes.

86 proof

**Limited edition spirits - available seasonally or limited times through the year

Spirit Reviews and Awards

Distillery Awards

Michigan Meetings and Events 2018 Best Distillery

Food and Agriculture, Corp Magazine 2018 Crystal Award

Best of Grand Traverse 2017 Best Local Distillery

Best Distillery - 2017 Michigan Meetings and Events Magazine

Best Distillery Tasting Room - 2017 Detroit Metro Times “Best of Detroit”

Best Spirits 2011 People’s Choice Winner, Chefs Challenge

Vodkas

Cherry Vodka - 3 Stars-Recommended

2008 Spirit Journal

Spirit Journal

Cherry Vodka - Highly Recommended

2008 F. Paul Pacult’s Spirit Journal

Spirit Journal

Cherry Vodka - Third Place

2016 Red Hot Best Locally Distilled Spirit

Red Hot Best

Cherry Vodka - Bronze Medal

2008 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

World Spirits Competition

Cherry Vodka - Silver Medal

2009 International Review of Spirits, 87 points

International Review

Cherry Vodka - Silver Medal

"Aroma: Sweet maraschino cherry, cherry Twizzlers, Swedish fish, cherry ice cream, cake frosting, strong marzipan/almond, hazelnut, almond. cherry pit.
Palate: Black cherry, candied cherry, chocolate, vegetal, herbs.
Finish: Cherry, cherry skin, vanilla, vanilla extract, almond extract, spicy, very approachable."

The Fifty Best

True North Rye Vodka - Silver Medal

True North Rye Vodka - Silver Medal, World Vodka Awards 2018

"Grainy nose. Buttery sweetness, touch of spices with cumin notes. Complex and well balanced finish with good acidity."

World Vodka Awards

True North Rye Vodka- "Yes, Michigan makes awesome Vodka! Here are 7 you must try"

" The flavor is sweet with a hint of toastiness and a smooth finish."

MLive Article

True North Rye Vodka - Double Gold Medal

2013 The Fifty Best-Domestic Vodka Tasting/Judging

Fifty Best

True North Rye Vodka - 5 Stars-Rabble Score

“Our highest recommendation” 2009

Proof66

True North Rye Vodka - Silver Medal

2017 World Vodka Awards

World Vodka Awards

True North Rye Vodka - 5 Stars

2018 Beverage Experts

Beverage Experts

True North Rye Vodka - Proof 66 Review

"In a sea of similarity, True North is a vodka that establishes a specific point of view and sets itself apart."

Proof 66 Review

True North Rye Vodka - Double Gold

2017 Artisan American Spirit Awards-American Distilling Institute (ADI)

ADI

True North Rye Vodka - Best in Category

2017 Artisan American Spirit Awards-ADI

ADI

True North Rye Vodka - Gold Medal

2007 International Review of Spirits Award

International Review

True North Rye Vodka - Gold Medal

2008 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

World Spirits Competition

True North Rye Vodka - Gold Medal

2009 International Review of Spirits-92 points

International Review

True North Rye Vodka - Gold Medal

2013 International Review of Spirits

International Review

True North Rye Vodka - Silver Medal

2017 International Review of Spirits, 89 points

International Review

True North Rye Vodka - Silver Medal

2010 San Francisco World Spirit Awards-ADI

World Spirits Awards

True North Rye Vodka - Silver Medal

2014 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

World Spirits Competition

True North Rye Vodka - Top 4 in the World

2010 Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Wine Enthusiast

True North Rye Vodka - Top 5 in the World

2008 Beverage Experts

Beverage Experts

True North Rye Vodka - Top 6 in the World

2009 Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Wine Enthusiast

True North Rye Vodka - Top 50 Spirits in the World

2009

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True North Rye Vodka - Top 50 Spirits in the World

2010

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True North Rye Vodka - People's Choice

2011 Chefs Challenge Boyne Mtn.

Boyne Mtn.

True North Rye Vodka - 5 Stars

2015 Beverage Experts

Beverage Experts

True North Rye Vodka - 5 Stars

2009 Beverage Experts

Beverage Experts

True North Rye Vodka - 4 Stars Highly Recommend

2008 Spirit Journal

Spirit Journal

Wheat Vodka - 92 Points

"Clear color. Mild, herbal aromas of herbal zucchini bread, delicate sweet and pepper spices, creamy bread pudding, and praline with a silky, soft, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a warming, stimulating, easy whipped cream, powdered sugar, and white macadamia cookie finish. A very smooth, creamy, and flavorful vodka with a lot to offer."

Tastings.com Review

Wheat Vodka - Gold Medal

2016 International Review of Spirits - 92 points

International Review

Wheat Vodka - Gold Medal

2013 International Review of Spirits - 92 points

International Review

Wheat Vodka - Gold Medal

2009 International Review of Spirits - 93 points