Great Lakes Pumpkin Spirit

Great Lakes Distillery is a small-batch distillery located in Milwaukee Wisconsin. We hand-craft award winning distilled spirits in limited quantities using old world methods and traditions which we believe result in a superior product.Founded in 2004 by Guy Rehorst, Great Lakes Distillery is the first distillery built in Wisconsin since the end of prohibition. Master distiller Doug MacKenzie produces small-batch, award-winning artisanal spirits using old world handcrafted methods and traditions.Were a handful of people devoted to the craft of distilling and creating the best distilled spirits possible.As Wisconsins original small batch distillery we are anxious to share our unique products and look forward to meeting people who appreciate high quality craft distilled spirits. Give us a try and see for yourself how unique these hand crafted spirits can be.

Tasting Notes

(90) Made from Milwaukee’s Lakefront Brewery’s Pumpkin Lager. Based on a recipe from Thomas Jefferson, it’s made with real Pumpkin. Carefully distilled in a pot still, then aged it in a combination of new and used Bourbon Barrels. This aging mellows the spirit which is then bottled at 90 proof. Bottles are hand dipped in pumpkin orange wax and hand numbered.Think of a malty whisky with a pumpkin and spice flavor. Nutmeg and clove leap out. Try it straight up on a cold fall night or warm with a cinnamon stick. How about a Pumpkin Boilermaker?Founded in 2004 by Guy Rehorst, Great Lakes Distillery is the first distillery built in Wisconsin since the end of prohibition. Master distiller Doug MacKenzie produces small-batch, award-winning artisanal spirits using old world handcrafted methods and traditions.