Great Lakes Distillery is proud to continue the Copper Still Society, an annual membership that includes free bottles, exclusive events, specialty off-menu cocktails and more, with a more than $400 value! Membership in the Copper Still Society is $130, and grants you the following honors and benefits throughout all of 2026: 

 -Official Membership Card that contains your monthly free Cocktail Punch Card ($96 value) 

 -A complimentary distillery tour for 4 ($60 value) 

 -A special edition Copper Still Society Glencairn rocks glass printed using real copper ($15 value) 

 -$2 off cocktails everyday for you and a guest 

 -Wednesday happy hour from 5pm-close with 50% off cocktails for you and a guest 

 -20% off on items in the retail shop - including bottles! 

 -A bottle of Great Lakes Distillery spirits on your birthday month ($36 value) 

 -An exclusive seasonal cocktail available ONLY to members 

 -Discount for private events: 20% off rental fee for Production Floor and Still & Oak ($125 value) 

 -A members-only party with live music and complimentary cocktails 

 -Discounts on select ticketed events throughout the year 

 -All benefits are valid in Milwaukee and West Allis (Distillery tours are only at our Milwaukee location) 

 Membership in the Copper Still Society is limited and goes on sale HERE to the public on Black Friday (11/28). Current CSS members have the option to renew early- check your email!

Runs until Thursday, January 8th, 2026

Great Lakes Distillery is proud to continue the Copper Still Society, an annual membership that includes free bottles, exclusive events, specialty off-menu cocktails and more, with a more than $400 value! Membership in the Copper Still Society is $130, and grants you the following honors and benefits throughout all of 2026: 

 -Official Membership Card that contains your monthly free Cocktail Punch Card ($96 value) 

 -A complimentary distillery tour for 4 ($60 value) 

 -A special edition Copper Still Society Glencairn rocks glass printed using real copper ($15 value) 

 -$2 off cocktails everyday for you and a guest 

 -Wednesday happy hour from 5pm-close with 50% off cocktails for you and a guest 

 -20% off on items in the retail shop - including bottles! 

 -A bottle of Great Lakes Distillery spirits on your birthday month ($36 value) 

 -An exclusive seasonal cocktail available ONLY to members 

 -Discount for private events: 20% off rental fee for Production Floor and Still & Oak ($125 value) 

 -A members-only party with live music and complimentary cocktails 

 -Discounts on select ticketed events throughout the year 

 -All benefits are valid in Milwaukee and West Allis (Distillery tours are only at our Milwaukee location) 

 Membership in the Copper Still Society is limited and goes on sale HERE to the public on Black Friday (11/28). Current CSS members have the option to renew early- check your email!

Need some respite from Thanksgiving holiday chaos? Wanting to avoid the craze of big box stores? Then stop by Great Lakes Distillery on Black Friday for spirit samples of our limited release of Still & Oak Black Friday™ Bourbon, Holiday Gin, and other spirits, specialty cocktails, and bottle sales (12pm-9pm)!

Copper Still Society Membership will go on sale at 12pm. Click here to learn more about all the benefits. 

  About Still & Oak Black Friday™ Bourbon

Still & Oak Black Friday™ is our flagship bourbon finished in Lakefront Brewery's Black Friday™ Imperial Stout beer barrels for an additional two years. Starting with aromas of roasted grain and seasoned wood, Still & Oak Black Friday™ develops further with chocolate and caramel on the palate. It drinks well neat, on the rocks, or with a splash of water. 45% ABV | 90 Proof

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.

Calling all cheese lovers! (That should be all of you). Swing by our Milwaukee location on Thursday, December 4th from 6pm-7:30pm, for an evening of winter cocktails and delicious cheeses from Deer Creek Cheese. Admission to this event includes four sample cheeses and cocktail pairings, all of the cocktail recipes, and a GLD glass. Whether you’re looking for a fun holiday activity or need a cool way to twist up your Thursday, this is sure to be a fun night. Our last Deer Creek Cheese Pairing Class sold out, so sign up here today!

Get ready to transport yourself back to 1933 as we celebrate the 92nd anniversary of the end of Prohibition at GLD! Join us for an unforgettable day of revelry featuring the highly anticipated annual release of our Repeal Reserve Straight Rye Whiskey. What to Expect: 

-Bottle Sales Kick Off at Noon: Grab your piece of history with our Repeal Reserve Straight Rye Whiskey 

-All-Day Special Cocktail Menu: Indulge in a variety of classic cocktails crafted to perfection, showcasing the rich flavors of our Repeal Reserve.

-Live Music from Nathan Mayfield from 6pm-9pm Don't miss out on this incredible performance! 

Mark your calendars, bring your friends, and let's raise a glass to the end of Prohibition. 

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About Repeal Reserve Straight Rye: 

This bottle of special straight rye whiskey was produced on December 5th, 2020, and bottled exactly 5 years later on December 5th, 2025 - the day we celebrate the repeal of Prohibition. Each year we produce a single barrel of this commemorative whiskey - a mash of 92% rye and 8% malted barley aged in a single new charred oak barrel and bottled at 45% ABV/90 Proof.

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

Swing by our Milwaukee location on Tuesday, December 9th at 6:30pm to tap into your creative side at our Cocktails & Clay: Earring Craft Class! Learn how to work with polymer clay and create your very own pair of earrings with Lexi, creator of Neutral Ground Clay Co, based in Milwaukee, WI. This workshop includes all materials and supplies to create the perfect pair of statement earrings to bring home with you. Lexi will provide instructions on different template earring designs that can be followed to create your pair or, if you are feeling creative, you can design your very own unique pair of earrings! (There are loads of holiday options!) Grab a cocktail & let’s create! This class always sells out, so click here to buy tickets.

Join Samantha from Fig Stitch, for an evening of embroidery at our Milwaukee Distillery & Tasting Room🪡 During this class, Samantha will lead you through the steps of hand embroidering drink themed designs on a linen cocktail napkin. By the end of the workshop, you'll likely finish one or two of the four provided napkins, and you can take the remaining napkins home to finish stitching!

  This project is beginner friendly and open to ages 21+. All materials are provided and you will even get to take home some basic embroidery supplies (wooden hoop, embroidery floss + needle). Grab your favorite person and enjoy an evening of DIYing, drinks and fun! Tickets are limited for this experience so click here to sign up!

Cask Comedy brings the best in live stand up comedy and pairs it with hand-crafted spirits at Great Lakes Distillery! Picture this: having dinner with Fox Den and sipping on local spirits surrounded by the very barrels they grew up in while laughing at ourselves and life’s struggles. Now that's what we call a match made in boozy heaven! Doors swing open at 7pm, and the show starts at 8. Tickets are only $15 and seating is limited. This show sells out, so get your tickets NOW at MilwaukeeComedy.com!

Monthly on every third 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.

Join us as we welcome back Kyle TheTreeGuy from Twisted Tree Creations for another evening of twisted wire art creation. In this class, we’ll be crafting pine trees for the winter season! If you haven’t been to one of Kyle’s classes yet, now is the time! The Tasting Room will be pouring flavorful cocktails & Fox Den will be open for some killer bites. All materials and tools are included for $45. The class will last roughly 2 hours. There are a limited number of spots available, so sign up here today!

Monthly on every third 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

Stop Crying and Attend Festivus! Have any grievances? Now is your chance to air them, as we'll be reading them off periodically throughout the night. Thirsty? Specialty event drinks will be seasonal & tasty as f*ck. Hungry? Fox Den will be opening to fix your cravings. Back again for the second time, we’ll be running Seinfeld Trivia throughout the night, kicking off at 5:30pm. Come out to celebrate this non-commercial holiday with us!!