Grand Traverse Distillery

100 % of our Corn, Wheat and Rye are locally grown by the Send Brother’s Farm in Williamsburg, MI less than nine miles from our distillery. We also…

Grand Traverse Distillery Downtown TC

We use locally grown wheat, rye, and corn from 45-50 local farmers in our vodka and whiskey products. “End your dependence on foreign alcohol.”

Finding the Farm in the Bottle

Explore farm-to-bottle distilleries in Michigan in this story from the 2023 Local Food Guide.

The Spirit of the Season: Our 8 Favorite Holiday Beverages

We’re toasting to Michigan-made spirits, mixers and more when it comes to holiday drinks! Find our suggestions for adding local to your drink menu.

Cold Cocktails for a Hot Summer

During a summer like the one we’re experiencing right now, it seems like the temperatures go from hot to hotter. Combat the 90-degree weather with these cold, colder,…

Without Craft Malt, It’s Just Beer!

Consumer demand for craft beer is off the charts, but without locally grown craft ingredients it’s really just the same old beer, isn’t it? We all understand how valuable local sourcing is to our…

The 2016 Guide to Local Food in NMI is here

Over the last year, Taste the Local Difference® has added a lot of new territory to our service area. For the first time ever we are including all…

Wines and Ciders for Michigan Winters 

Make sure you cheers with Michigan wines and ciders! Drink local with these great bottles and sipping events.

A Guide to Shopping Locally at your Neighborhood Market by Meijer

Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Royal Oak are three distinct cities with one thing in common: they’re home to a local neighborhood market by Meijer. Meijer, a Michigan company…