Events

Twisted Trees: Bonsai Class event photo

Twisted Trees: Bonsai Class

Thursday September 4th

This class was rescheduled from its original July 31 date.

Join us as we welcome back Kyle TheTreeGuy from Twisted Tree Creations for another evening of twisted wire art creation. In this class, we will be crafting Bonsai Trees. This will be a class tailored for beginner and intermediate levels. 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 limited spots available, so sign up today! If you have been to one of Kyle's classes before, you know this is a great time & you'll learn something new! Click here to secure your spot now!

06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Sunday Funday event photo

Sunday Funday

Sunday September 7th

Join us on Sunday, September 7th for a GLD Sunday Funday! Kick of the morning with Bloodies & Yoga with MKE Yoga social at 11am. This yoga session is perfect for both yoga enthusiasts and those looking for a fun and relaxing way to spend their Sunday morning (register here). Grab a bite to eat from Fox Den  & let the bartenders stir up something special. We'll also have live music on the patio from 3pm-6pm, featuring Bernie Bernhoft! Bring a friend (furry ones welcome on the patio too!) and we'll provide the fun. 

11:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Bourbon & Chocolate Pairing event photo

Bourbon & Chocolate Pairing

Saturday September 13th

In honor of Bourbon Heritage Month, happening in September of every year, we’re excited to partner with Ultimate Confections for a Bourbon & Chocolate Truffle Pairing. Do we need to say more than that? During this pairing, you’ll hear about the process of creating our bourbons, why we love them and sample them side by side with the incredible truffles from Ultimate Confections. There will even be a specialty, off-menu cocktail for you to enjoy during the event. Don’t miss your chance to attend and register here!

06:30 PM - 07:30 PM

Jigs & Swigs (Milwaukee) event photo

Jigs & Swigs (Milwaukee)

Sunday September 14th

Join us for a halfway to St. Paddy's Day celebration with Jigs & Swigs!

Jigs & Swigs: The Irish Dance Workout® 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. This class is at our Milwaukee (616 W. Virginia St.) location. 

-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!

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Mullet Bingo (Milwaukee) event photo

Mullet Bingo (Milwaukee)

Tuesday September 16th

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 Kentucky Waterfall 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.

06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Harvest Fest Block Party & Pumpkin Spirit Release event photo

Harvest Fest Block Party & Pumpkin Spirit Release

Friday September 19th

New year, same party! Our annual Harvest Fest Block Party & Pumpkin Spirit Release, sponsored byLakefront Brewery, is back for another rockin’ time. There will be live music from The Last Bees, with Jack Tell kicking things off. Food will be provided by Fox Den, Chucho's Red Tacos, and The Iron Pig.  Specialty cocktails, featuring our Pumpkin Seasonal Spirit, distilled with Lakefront Brewery's Pumpkin Lager, will be pouring at our outdoor bar. We’ll even have a mini makers market! Click here for more event details and to learn more about our Pumpkin Seasonal Spirit.

This event is FREE to attend.

Sponsored by Lakefront Brewery and supported by WMSE 91.7 FM

06:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Cask Comedy event photo

Cask Comedy

Saturday September 20th

Cask Comedy brings the best in live stand up comedy and pairs it with hand-crafted spirits at Great Lakes Distillery! Picture this: 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!

08:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Bloodies & Yoga (Milwaukee) event photo

Bloodies & Yoga (Milwaukee)

Sunday September 21st

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cocktails with Kentucky Emily event photo

Cocktails with Kentucky Emily

Friday September 26th

Working behind the pine might not be for everyone, but it sure is great to enjoy cocktails at home, and know that your guests will be impressed. Join us at our newest event, Cocktails with Kentucky Emily. Throughout the night, GLD Events Coordinator and former Kentucky Bourbon Trail employee, Emily, will guide you through crafting five classic cocktails and incorporate your own creative twists. Everyone will walk away with all recipes for the evening, a small buzz, and the skills to make your favorite drinks at home. 

Along with mixing, shaking, and sipping on five classic cocktails, you could also be going home with your very own Great Lakes Distillery cocktail kit from Bull in China, one of the nation’s premiere bar tool manufacturers. Not in need of a cocktail kit? No worries! You can still sign up without buying the kit. Signing up for two but want to share your cocktail kit? There’s a ticket for that too! Click the link here to learn more about booking options. 

06:30 PM - 08:30 PM

Alcohol Ink Florals on Black event photo

Alcohol Ink Florals on Black

Tuesday September 30th

We’re so excited to welcome back Beth Kluth for another Alcohol Inks workshop! Sign up for Alcohol Ink Florals on Black, taking place at our Milwaukee location on Tuesday, Sep. 20th at 6pm. Alcohol inks are vibrant dyes in an alcohol base - a unique painting medium that is fun and easy to use to create incredible pieces of art. In this workshop you will create three stunning florals on black synthetic paper. Beth will teach you different techniques to guide and layer the inks, and mount all three of your 5” x 7” paintings to an 8" x 10” mat. Leaving you with three works of art ready for framing! Our last Alcohol Inks class sold out, so secure your spot here!

06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Cocktails & Clay (West Allis) event photo

Cocktails & Clay (West Allis)

Friday October 3rd

Swing by Still & Oak in West Allis on Friday, October 3rd 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 Halloween options!) Grab a cocktail & let’s create! This class always sells out, so don’t wait to buy tickets here.

06:30 PM - 08:30 PM

Mullet Bingo (West Allis) event photo

Mullet Bingo (West Allis)

Tuesday October 7th

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 Kentucky Waterfall 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.

06:00 PM - 08:00 PM