Grand Traverse Distillery Ole George Rye Whiskey devils-river-whiskey This lot of barrels was

This lot of barrels was in the middle floors of Warehouse G and I which resulted in a very even temperature exposure

George Dickel Tabasco Brand Barrel Finish stands out by bringing a deliciously spicy kick

Bottled at 105 proof from a proprietary batch of Old Forester Bourbon using heavily charred barrels

this one breaks all the traditional bourbon laws

Pot distilled using Kentucky Spring Water

Grand Traverse Distillery Ole George Rye Whiskey devils-river-whiskey This lot of barrels wasGrand Traverse Distillery Ole George is a Rye Whiskey finished in maple syrup barrels. I grew up on a family farm in Michigan. One day, in the hayloft, I discovered three well used whiskey jugs. Grandpa George, a Polish immigrant, was putting grain to good use. Fast forward to 2005. We opened Grand Traverse Distillery, North Michigans first craft distillery. We use only local grains. We distill and battle every spirit we sell. No shortcuts. Grandpa