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    Great Lakes Distillery

    532 Reviews
    #8 of 154 things to do in Milwaukee
    Food & Drink, Distilleries
    Closed Now: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    616 W Virginia St, Milwaukee, WI 53204-1537
    Open today: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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    • Excellent72%
    • Very good20%
    • Average6%
    • Poor1%
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    “great tour”(47 reviews)
    “distilling process”(13 reviews)
    “tasting area”(10 reviews)
    About
    Great Lakes Distillery is a small-batch distillery located in Milwaukee Wisconsin. We hand-craft award winning distilled spirits in limited quantities using old world methods and traditions which we believe result in a superior product. We’re a bit...more
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    Suggested duration: 1-2 hours
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    616 W Virginia St, Milwaukee, WI 53204-1537
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    All reviews great tour distilling process tasting area great drinks informative tour free popcorn great product great lakes tasting room bar area bloody mary saturday afternoon gift shop a lot of fun vodka spirits liquor
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    Reviewed 6 days ago
    Best Tour, Best Price.

    Not ashamed to say I have been on this tour over a dozen times. Always something new to try. Great staff

    Review collected in partnership with this attraction
    Date of experience: February 2019
    Thank Alexia A
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Great Taste of Milwaukee!

    I’ve been here multiple times and believe this is one of Milwaukee’s treasures. The tours are informative and fun, offering a great history of spirits while exposing the distilling process in simple terms. Each sample is better than the last, and they’re all great. Special...More

    Review collected in partnership with this attraction
    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank bigmikeberg
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Fun time

    Enjoyed the tour, very interesting. The testing was really good. Fun place to visit, like the atmosphere

    Review collected in partnership with this attraction
    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank Hilski13
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Always a good time

    Maybe my eighth tasting/tour of the distillery. The selection on the tasting has changed over time, but its good every time.

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    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank ottoj55
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Tons of fun

    Had a great time for my first tour here, Fun environment, the tasting was great, and the food/bar atmosphere was a great way to end it. Would recommend.

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    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank Trek62516271350
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    A fun tour with nice staff!

    We had a really nice tour. The guide was fun and personable. The tour was comfortable for everyone it seemed. The tasting was delicious and included good commentary about the spirits. We stayed for some food and drinks afterwards which were also really nice. I...More

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    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank Pioneer03944552409
    Reviewed January 9, 2019
    Worth every penny...

    Excellent staff, excellent tour, excellent drinks and food! I would highly recommend this tour to anybody!

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    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank Maps34734092693
    Reviewed January 7, 2019
    Tour

    Went on the tour and got very skimped compared to the people around us. Over all nice place. The KK whisky is good.

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    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank Quest05692709038
    Reviewed January 4, 2019
    Small but Mighty

    The tour itself is not much to speak of, it is one room with a few things to see. However, do not let that stop you from taking the tour because the Spirits are the star of the show anyway. We were able to taste...More

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    Date of experience: December 2018
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    Reviewed January 2, 2019
    Always a great time!

    We enjoy Great Lakes every time we go. Whether it’s a tour or just a drink, it’s pleasant & friendly

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    Date of experience: December 2018
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    Cindy0913
    June 18, 2017|
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    Response from Paul N | Reviewed this property |
    Do I? No, but they do.
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    xx420yoloswagxx
    August 22, 2015|
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    Response from Lisa M | Property representative |
    Yes! We serve the spirits that we produce right here in the distillery! You can do the tour & tasting or just come in and enjoy a cocktail. Cheers!
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    LSE-FLYER
    April 30, 2015|
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    Response from Lisa M | Property representative |
    Hi! Our tour is $7 per person and drinks average at $7 as well! Hope that helps!
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