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9th Anniversary Celebration!
Mar
15
12:00 PM12:00

9th Anniversary Celebration!

Join us for our 9th Anniversary Celebration! On Saturday, March 15th, we're marking this milestone with the exclusive release of our 9-Year Rum - one of the very first barrels we filled. This limited, one-time release captures Eastern Kille's journey from our early days to now. Enjoy special food and drink offerings throughout the day, plus cozy fires on our covered patio. Location: Eastern Kille Distillery, Rockford. Time: Open regular hours. Age: 21+. Free venue parking.

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Crystal Clear: Coffee Liqueur Release
Apr
12
12:00 PM12:00

Crystal Clear: Coffee Liqueur Release

Join us April 12th for the release of our Crystal Coffee Liqueur - a limited edition clear coffee spirit showcasing the art of redistillation. This innovative expression captures coffee's pure essence in an elegantly transparent form, perfect for spring cocktails. Our bar team will feature specialty cocktails highlighting this unique spirit, alongside food and drink specials throughout the day. Location: Eastern Kille Distillery, Rockford. Time: Open regular hours. Age: 21+. Free venue parking.

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 Tulip Time mini drop - Steenstra's Old Fashioned
Apr
26
12:00 PM12:00

Tulip Time mini drop - Steenstra's Old Fashioned

Join us April 26th for a special spring release of Steenstra's Old Fashioned, celebrating West Michigan's Dutch heritage ahead of Tulip Time. This limited batch of our signature spirit blends aged bourbon with the warmth of Steenstra's Windmill Cookie spices. Available while supplies last, alongside seasonal cocktail specials. Location: Eastern Kille Distillery, Rockford. Time: 12pm-11pm. Free admission. Limited bottles available - arrive early.

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National Bourbon Day at Eastern Kille
Jun
14
12:00 PM12:00

National Bourbon Day at Eastern Kille

Join us Saturday, June 14th as we celebrate National Bourbon Day with the exclusive release of our 6-Year Bottled in Bond Bourbon - a testament to our commitment to craft and patience. This special release showcases the depth and complexity that comes from extended aging in our Rockford rickhouse. Experience our bourbon portfolio through carefully curated flight offerings featuring our rare and limited releases, including our award-winning single barrel selections. Our bar team will craft bourbon-forward cocktails highlighting the versatility of America's native spirit. Limited bottles of the 6-Year Bottled in Bond will be available for purchase. Location: Eastern Kille Distillery, Rockford. Time: Regular hours. Free venue parking.

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Summer Spirit Release & Independence Celebration
Jul
5
12:00 PM12:00

Summer Spirit Release & Independence Celebration

Kick off summer with the debut of our new seasonal vodka. Enjoy patriotic cocktail specials, backyard BBQ fare from our kitchen, and live music on our covered patio. Cool off with frozen cocktails featuring our latest release, or try our signature red, white, and blue flight showcasing Eastern Kille spirits. Location: Eastern Kille Distillery, Rockford. Time: Regular hours. Free venue parking.

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Gray Disguise: Heritage Blend
Sep
6
12:00 PM12:00

Gray Disguise: Heritage Blend

Join us for the release of Gray Disguise, our Grand Rapids legacy blend. This limited edition expression showcases a masterful blend of whiskeys all originally distilled at our Grand Rapids location: 5-year bourbon, 4-year rye, and 6-year single malt whiskey.

Experience our tribute to where it all began through guided tastings, specialty cocktails, and bottle sales. Each component tells part of our story – from the sweet warmth of our bourbon to the bold spice of our rye, finished with the complexity of our single malt.

Bottles available for purchase on-site. Limited quantity available.

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Apple & Spice: Appelflappen 2025
Oct
4
12:00 PM12:00

Apple & Spice: Appelflappen 2025

Our signature fall spirit returns. Join us as we release this year's batch of Appelflappen – our apple brandy infused with warming spices that captures the essence of a Dutch apple pie in liquid form.

Enjoy live music in our backyard, seasonal cocktail specials, and complimentary donuts (while supplies last). Food pairings available throughout the day.

Bottles available for purchase on-site. Each sip brings notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and buttery crust harmonizing with sweet-tart Michigan apples.

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The Steenstra's Social
Nov
1
12:00 PM12:00

The Steenstra's Social

Our holiday tradition returns. Celebrate the release of Steenstra's Old Fashioned – where iconic Steenstra's Windmill Cookies meet aged bourbon and baking spices.

Enjoy complimentary Steenstra's cookies, cookie s'mores by the fire, live music, and special food pairings. Discounted Old Fashioneds available all day.

Bottles available for purchase on-site.

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