Metro Detroit is making its mark when it comes to making booze.
Johnny Drop of The Metro Times has written a guide to Detroit's booze makers.
He writes:
Now metro Detroit can take pride in a few local operations, Detroit City Distillery, Our/Detroit Vodka, Two James Spirits, and Valentine Distilling. Because of their grassroots operations and uncompromising work ethic, each of these establishments is discerningly Detroit. Simply put, the people behind these distilleries have very distinct visions of what they want to create.
Each one of these places has strong connections to the area. For example, Valentine’s Liberator Gin is named after the B-24 Liberator Heavy Bomber that was produced here in Detroit during the Second World War. The space in Eastern Market where Detroit City Distillery resides was once a slaughterhouse. The craft cocktail and micro-distilling craze is booming all over the country, and Detroit has thrown a rather large hat in the ring.
