We’ve never been ones to settle for ordinary—and our Pumpkin Seasonal Spirit is anything but.

Born from an unexpected collaboration between Great Lakes Distillery and our friends at Milwaukee’s Lakefront Brewery, this one-of-a-kind fall spirit starts with Lakefront’s renowned Pumpkin Lager, then gets distilled and barrel-aged right here at Great Lakes Distillery. The result? A rich, complex spirit that drinks like a whiskey, with layers of caramel, warm spice, and just a hint of pumpkin.

The idea came about over drinks with our friends at Lakefront Brewery (because, naturally, some of the best ideas happen that way). Someone suggested that their Pumpkin Lager might make an interesting distilled spirit. A few tweaks to our distillation technique, aging process, and cask blending later, we had something much more than interesting.

The unique distillation process used leads to a spirit that drinks like whiskey and can be used as such. Pumpkin Seasonal Spirit pours a burnished golden yellow, with bright, sweet aromas of clove, nutmeg, candied ginger, and a subtle note of pumpkin. Warm, spiced, and decidedly spirit-forward, this is not your girlfriend’s Pumpkin Spice. Excels in Old Fashioneds, Moscow Mules, mixed with apple cider (hot or cold), and subbed into a classic Manhattan, among many more.

Every bottle is hand-dipped in wax and bottled at 90 proof. And because fall only comes around once a year, so does this spirit—released once annually at our Harvest Fest Block Party & Pumpkin Seasonal Spirit Release in mid-September.

45% ABV | 90 Proof