Every Weekday (Mon – Fri)

One of the most unique distillery experiences has made its way to Great Lakes Distillery. The Bottle Your Own Experience offers guests an immersive look into the final step of the liquor-making process while creating a personalized keepsake to enjoy at home. Participants will fill, cork, label, and take home a bottle of barrel-strength bourbon, complete with handwritten labels that capture the individuality of each release. Every barrel offers its own distinct flavor profile, proof, and personality. This inaugural batch of Dirty Helen Barrel-Strength Straight Bourbon is over 6 years old and amazingly smooth for a whopping 134 proof.

Bottle Your Own Experience Availability: 

Monday – Friday: 12:00pm – 6:00 pm 

Saturdays: 11:00am – 12:30pm 

 Groups interested in additional dates or private experiences may contact events@greatlakesdistillery.com to arrange a custom booking.

Click here to learn more & get signed up today!

Monthly on every second Thursday

Get excited and get ready for our monthly Trivia Night! Happening at our Milwaukee location every second Thursday of the month, we get started at 6pm! Hosted by GLD Vet, Rusty Drinkswell, our trivia is a night of craft spirits, arbitrary knowledge, and fun times. Get in early to get a spot and grab dinner with Fox Den. Trivia is always FREE to play! 

Every Saturday

One of the most unique distillery experiences has made its way to Great Lakes Distillery. The Bottle Your Own Experience offers guests an immersive look into the final step of the liquor-making process while creating a personalized keepsake to enjoy at home. Participants will fill, cork, label, and take home a bottle of barrel-strength bourbon, complete with handwritten labels that capture the individuality of each release. Every barrel offers its own distinct flavor profile, proof, and personality. This inaugural batch of Dirty Helen Barrel-Strength Straight Bourbon is over 6 years old and amazingly smooth for a whopping 134 proof.

Bottle Your Own Experience Availability: 

Monday – Friday: 12:00pm – 6:00 pm 

Saturdays: 11:00am – 12:30pm 

 Groups interested in additional dates or private experiences may contact events@greatlakesdistillery.com to arrange a custom booking.

Click here to learn more & get signed up today!

What better way to show your love for your furry (or scaly or feathery) friend than to Paint Your Pet! Swing by Great Lakes Distillery to unleash your inner artist and recreate your pet friends in a fun, nostalgic cartoon style. Send your furry friend’s photo to Kelly’s Kritters (email provided after sign up) by October 10, and she will pre-sketch them in an adorable cartoon style! 

No artistic experience is necessary, just bring your love for your critter and we’ll provide all the materials you need. Registration is required & space is limited. 

 Sign up here! 

We love planning fun nights with our friends at Deer Creek Cheese, so you won’t want to miss this next one. Happening at our Milwaukee Tasting Room on Wednesday, October 21st, we’ll be pairing event-exclusive cocktails with Deer Creek Cheese & Halloween candies! 

 Admission to this event includes all your cheeses, candies, and cocktail pairings, and all of the cocktail recipes! Whether you’re looking for a fun, fall activity or need a fun way to twist up your Wednesday, this is sure to be a fun night. Space is limited, so sign up here today!

Monthly on every fourth Thursday

Get excited and get ready for our monthly  Milwaukee Trivia Night! Happening at our West Allis location, Still & Oak, every fourth Thursday of the month, we kick things off at 6pm! Hosted by GLD Vet, Rusty Drinkswell, our trivia is a night of craft spirits, arbitrary city knowledge, and fun times. Bring in some snacks, and get here early to get a spot! Trivia is always FREE to play! 

If you got a sneak peak of our 10-Year Aged Cherry Brandy during our Founder’s Tour this past spring, then you know we have all been thirsting for this release (no pun intended). 

Aged for 10 years, our Aged Cherry Brandy is a dry fruit brandy distilled entirely from real cherries- not a sweet liqueur or simply fruit flavored spirit. Crafted from 100% fruit and bottled at 90 Proof, it delivers an intense cherry character with subtle almond notes derived naturally from the pits of the cherries. This spirit is traditionally enjoyed as an aperitif or digestif and adds depth to a variety of classic cocktails.

 Join us on Friday, October 23rd for samples, specialty cocktails and to grab a bottle before it’s gone! 

** Still & Oak Tasting Room opens at 3PM. MKE Distillery & Tasting Room opens at 12PM. Bottle Sales end at 9PM per state law**

Don’t miss your opportunity to join us for Jigs & Swigs: The Irish Dance Workout®! J + S® is an Irish dance-inspired cardio fitness class open to anybody and everybody (21+)! Take part in a fun workout + reward yourself after with a beverage! All tickets include your first round at GLD. 

 -No dance experience required. J+S® is a fun and challenging workout for non-dancers and dancers alike! 

-Bring a water bottle! 

-Wear athletic clothing and tennis shoes! 

 Registration is required and does sell out! Sign up here!

Monthly on every last Tuesday

Join us at our Milwaukee Distillery & Tasting Room on the third Tuesday of every month for Mullet Bingo! This game is free to play and there’s great prizes to win. Plus, wear a mullet and get a free shot (wigs count but fresh haircuts preferred!) We play 10 games starting at 6pm — daubers included! Don’t miss out on this hilarious night of great cocktails, sh**ty beers, cool prizes, and your mullet-rockin’ host, Adam Furie.

Milwaukee Mandalas is hosting a night of cozy crafting at Still & Oak Tasting Room, on Tues, October 27th at 6:30pm! During this Paper Mandala class, you’ll craft your own paper layered mandala while enjoying delicious cocktails, crafted with spirits distilled by Milwaukee’s first post-prohibition distillery. With six designs to choose from, and loads of customization options, you’ll be set to walk out with an incredible piece of artwork. 

 This hands-on workshop is great for seasoned crafters and beginners alike. Each mandala is fully customizable and will be finished in a display-ready frame! No planning, no stress—just creativity, connection, and fun. Sign up here!

Have you ever taken a distillery tour and wanted something different? Curious about distillation history or spirits of GLD’s past? 

 Join us monthly, on the last Friday, for the Great Lakes Distillery Founder’s Tour. Hosted by our founder, Guy Rehorst, dive deep into the distillation and aging process, history of distillation in the United States, and in Wisconsin. 

 Each Founder’s Tour includes a tasting flight of six spirits. The twist? Each tasting offers a unique lineup tailored to the group, and may even feature exclusive, sold-out, and limited-edition spirits. Click here to sign up.

Monthly on every first Sunday

Enjoy a rejuvenating Sunday morning  at our Milwaukee location with a guided yoga flow session led by seasoned instructors from MKE Yoga Social! Each ticket to this yoga session comes with a GLD Bloody Mary. Not drinking, no worries! Non-alcoholic options are available upon request (as are Non-Bloody Mary drinks). This event is perfect for both yoga enthusiasts and those looking for a fun and relaxing way to spend their Sunday morning. Bring your yoga mat, positive energy, and a friend to share this tasty experience. 

 Register here: https://www.mkeyogasocial.com/yoga-schedule

Monthly on every first Tuesday

Join us at our Still & Oak Tasting Room (5835 W National Ave) on the first Tuesday of every month for Mullet Bingo! This game is free to play and there’s great prizes to win. Plus, wear a mullet and get a free shot (wigs count but fresh haircuts preferred!) We play 10 games starting at 6pm — daubers included! Don’t miss out on this hilarious night of great cocktails, sh**ty beers, cool prizes, and your mullet-rockin’ host, Adam Furie.

Don’t miss your opportunity to join us for Jigs & Swigs: The Irish Dance Workout®! J + S® is an Irish dance-inspired cardio fitness class open to anybody and everybody (21+)! Take part in a fun workout + reward yourself after with a beverage! All tickets include your first round at GLD. 

 -No dance experience required. J+S® is a fun and challenging workout for non-dancers and dancers alike! 

-Bring a water bottle! 

-Wear athletic clothing and tennis shoes! 

 Registration is required and does sell out! Sign up here!

Shop local this winter and support your local makers, artists, bakers and more! Join us in the Walkers Point neighborhood of Milwaukee to shop over 60 makers with a drink in hand, while exploring one of Milwaukee’s most diverse neighborhoods! 🛍🎉

Find vendors at  Indeed Brewing Co, Station 1846, Hill Valley Dairy, Anodyne Coffee Roasters, MobCraft Beer, and, of course, Great Lakes Distillery!

 Products will be a wide variety of handmade goods such as artwork, jewelry, knit goods, home decor, metalworking, pottery, soap, paintings, candles, and more! No MLM or direct sales will be present. This event is FREE to attend! You only pay for the items you wish to purchase and the drinks you want to consume. ​This is a family friendly event, however please note alcohol will be present due to the nature of the venues. If you are 21 or older and choose to drink, please drink responsibly