Award-Winning Michigan Spirits
Recognized Excellence in Craft Distillation
We don’t chase trophies, but we do chase perfection. From our signature Straight Bourbon to our botanical gins, Eastern Kille spirits are consistently recognized by industry experts and international spirits competitions for their quality and character. These awards serve as proof of our commitment to the grain-to-glass process and our refusal to take shortcuts.
Top-Rated Whiskey and Gin from the Great Lakes
Our spirits are judged against the best in the world. Whether it’s a Double Gold medal for our whiskey or high scores for our innovative gin lineup, our accolades reflect the raw talent and hard work of our distilling team. Explore the honors we’ve earned as we continue to define the gold standard for Michigan craft spirits.
American Dry Gin: 2020 SIP Awards Double Gold, 2020 Denver Spirits Competition Gold, 2020 New York International Spirits Competition Silver, 2025 San Francisco Spirits Competition Gold
Michigan Straight Rye: 2020 New York International Spirits Competition Double Gold, 2020 Sip Awards Platinum, 2020 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge Silver, 2018 New York International Spirits Competition Gold
Barrel Strength Bourbon: 2021 San Francisco Spirits Competition Double Gold
Bottled in Bond Bourbon: 2020 San Francisco Spirits Competition Gold, 2025 San Francisco Spirits Competition Silver
Vodka: 2025 San Francisco Spirits Competition Gold
Aged Rum: 2025 San Francisco Spirits Competition Gold, 2020 San Francisco Spirits Competition Silver
Coffee Liqueur: 2020 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge Silver
Michigan Straight Bourbon: 2025 San Francisco Spirits Competition Gold
Appelflappen: 2025 San Francisco Spirits Competition Silver
Gray Disguise: 2025 San Francisco Spirits Competition Silver
2020 New York International Spirits Competition, Michigan Whiskey Distillery of the Year
2021 New York International Spirits Competition, Michigan Rye Distillery of the Year
2019 West Michigan Food and Beverage Industry Awards Distillery of the Year
2022 West Michigan Food and Beverage Industry Awards Distillery of the Year
2024 West Michigan Food and Beverage Industry Awards Distillery of the Year
2024 AIA Grand Rapids, Building Award
2025 AIA Michigan, Building Award