Founded in 2004 as Wisconsin’s first distillery since Prohibition, Great Lakes Distillery is now a Milwaukee landmark for thoughtful, small-batch spirits. Master distiller Guy Rehorst and his team blend time-honored copper-still m...
Founded in 2004 as Wisconsin’s first distillery since Prohibition, Great Lakes Distillery is now a Milwaukee landmark for thoughtful, small-batch spirits. Master distiller Guy Rehorst and his team blend time-honored copper-still m...
This Milwaukee distillery has built a loyal following, and it's easy to see why. The cocktail selection is creative and wide-ranging, the spirits are small-batch and genuinely interesting, and the food at Fox Den holds its own with standout items like smash burgers and cheesecake churro bombs. Non-alcoholic options are also on the menu, which is a nice touch. The tours get consistent praise and are considered a solid value, with knowledgeable guides like Kevin, Charles, and Kailen frequently called out by name. Beyond the tours, the distillery also offers cocktail-making classes led by staff like Emily. The bartenders seem to genuinely enjoy the work, and that energy comes through in the overall atmosphere. For anyone curious about craft spirits in Milwaukee, this one comes up again and again as a must-visit.
If I could give them 10 stars I would. Not only are there cocktails phenomenal, but the bartenders here are class, top-tier human beings. When I first came to this distillery and bar it was with my friends and the bartender was friendly, charismatic and just a overall great guy. He even offered to protect our car while it was parked there with a baseball bat. Then, when I returned by myself, my car wouldn't start, it needed a jump. This man dropped everything that he was doing, and jumped my little orange car himself. He got me home safely, and for that I am forever grateful.
Brigid Cross
October 31, 2026
If I could give them 10 stars I would. Not only are there cocktails phenomenal, but the bartenders here are class, top-tier human beings. When I first came to this distillery and bar it was with my friends and the bartender was friendly, charismatic and just a overall great guy. He even offered to protect our car while it was parked there with a baseball bat. Then, when I returned by myself, my car wouldn't start, it needed a jump. This man dropped everything that he was doing, and jumped my little orange car himself. He got me home safely, and for that I am forever grateful.
Brigid Cross
October 31, 2026