Our Spirits
**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 - 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."
True North Rye Vodka - Top 50 Spirits in the World
2009
True North Rye Vodka - Top 50 Spirits in the World
2010
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."
Chiptole Vodka - 91 points
"Clear color. Spicy, earthy aromas of grilled peppers, charred pineapple, and apricot coulis with an crisp, dryish light-to-medium body and a nuanced, medium-length roasted poblano pepper, dark agave syrup, stewed tomatoes, and ancho chile heat finish. This is a great savory vodka to mix in cocktails for a night of barbecue and close friends."
Whiskeys
December 04, 2019
Bourbon - Bronze Medal Fifty Best 2020
New York, NY, (December 4, 2019) – The Fifty Best has once again shined its spotlight on Bourbon Whiskey by hosting a tasting where 41 contenders were evaluated for the distinguished “Best Bourbon Whiskey” awards for 2020.
The Fifty Best is pleased to announce that Grand Traverse Distillery 100% Straight Bourbon Whiskey was awarded a Bronze medal.
Bourbon - Angels Portion Review
"Even while gathering closely to the sample as it was being poured into my bottle to take home, the scent was foretelling an exceptional sipper. And when I arrived home and transferred the elixir to a Glencairn, giving it a swirl or two before lifting scents of sweet corn dotted with black pepper, sea salt, and paprika, again, I knew I was being led to something exceptional."
Bourbon - 91 Points
"At three years old and 92 proof, it is so good in fact, this has catapulted itself into my favorite whiskeys of 2018 so far (perhaps even of all time). This whiskey deserves a place in any bourbon connoisseur’s collection if you are able to find it locally. It is truly exceptional."
Ole George - For Whiskey Lovers Review
"Color: Deep, brilliant copper with hints of gold.
Aroma: The aromatics are complex and pure with scents of toasted grain, black pepper, sourdough rye bread, dried black fruits, caramel, vanilla, allspice, and pralines.
Taste: The palate is in full agreement with the nose offering a silky and zesty marriage of fruit, caramel, pepper and brown baking spices
Finish: silky that coats the palate and lingers for minutes."