Located in Detroit’s famed Eastern Market, Detroit City Distillery creates small batch artisanal whiskey, gin and vodka using local ingredients sourced directly from the farms near their distillery. Using classic copper pot distillation techniques, this historic site is a reminder of the timeless craft that inspired the birthplace of the American whiskey industry.
Michigan Speakeasy was one of the first businesses to pivot and retool during the COVID-19 pandemic, ramping up production and quickly distributing hand sanitizer to hospitals, police departments and other essential frontline workers across Michigan. Thanks to Pure Michigan Business Connect’s COVID-19 Procurement Platform, organizations like DTE Energy, the Detroit Medical Center and Oakland Community Health Network were able to easily order product to keep their workers safe.
Meet the Makers: The Team Behind Weiss Distilling Co.
The speakeasy-style bar in downtown Clawson is known for its revolving door of playful themes, including this summer’s “Weiss in the Wild” jungle theme. The staff decks themselves out in safari hats and branded elephant cocktail glasses, and the menu features drinks with jungle-themed names such as Topsy’s Revenge (a fruity and easy-to-sip vodka-based drink served in an actual elephant glass) and The Devil’s Garden (made with Weiss Moonshine, strawberry purée, grapefruit cardamom syrup, lemon juice, sour mix and vanilla oak bitters).
The repurposed space—previously home to Goebel’s Brewery and Stroh’s Ice Cream—has been designed with low lighting, wood tones and brass accents, creating an elegant yet inviting atmosphere. The menu is categorized into a variety of vodka, gin, whiskey and moonshine options. Popular pours include the Bellweather, made with Weiss Straitjacket Gin, grapefruit cardamom syrup and citrus liqueur, as well as the Ambition, comprised of Weiss Royal Rum, espresso infused vodka, sour mix, and chocolate bitters.
Weiss Distilling Co.
34 E 14 Mile Rd, Clawson, MI 48017, United States
19294843932
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