Michigan holds a spirited piece of history: it was the very first state in the US to end Prohibition in 1933. That tradition of quality craftsmanship is very much alive today, West Michigan is now among the top five areas in the entire country for local distilleries, and the community spirit here means breweries and distilleries often share barrels to create flavor profiles unlike anything else. On this four-hour walking tour, you'll visit three excellent distilleries and sample gins, bourbons, vodkas, and whiskeys crafted from Michigan-grown grains and locally sourced fruits, with Lake Michigan's clean water playing its own quiet role in every bottle.

Distillery staff guide you through each tasting, sharing the ins and outs of the production process and helping you understand how regional ingredients shape the flavors in your glass. Between stops, your Tours Around Michigan guide keeps things lively with city history and stories that connect Grand Rapids' past to the craft spirits scene thriving on its streets today. Whether you're a whiskey aficionado or simply someone who appreciates something a little stronger than beer, this is a memorable, educational, and thoroughly enjoyable afternoon.