Events at Eastern Kille Distillery
Live Music, Bottle Releases and Community Gatherings
From seasonal bottle releases and cocktail workshops to live music and special brunches, our events are designed to showcase our passion for craft spirits, cocktails and the customer experience. Explore our calendar below to see what’s coming up in Rockford and Grand Rapids.
Distillery Tour
On this guided distillery tour, you’ll follow the journey from raw ingredients to finished pour—walking through each stage of the production process with the people who craft it.
Graham Cracker Vodka Release
Join us during regular tasting room hours for food and cocktail specials featuring Graham Cracker Vodka. Bottles available for purchase on-site.
Distillery Tour
On this guided distillery tour, you’ll follow the journey from raw ingredients to finished pour—walking through each stage of the production process with the people who craft it.
A Decade in Oak: 10-Year Single Barrel Bourbon Release
Join us during regular tasting room hours for food and cocktail specials featuring Graham Cracker Vodka. Bottles available for purchase on-site.
Distillery Tour
On this guided distillery tour, you’ll follow the journey from raw ingredients to finished pour—walking through each stage of the production process with the people who craft it.
Distillery Tour
On this guided distillery tour, you’ll follow the journey from raw ingredients to finished pour—walking through each stage of the production process with the people who craft it.
Apple & Spice: Appelflappen 2026
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.
Distillery Tour
On this guided distillery tour, you’ll follow the journey from raw ingredients to finished pour—walking through each stage of the production process with the people who craft it.
Distillery Tour
On this guided distillery tour, you’ll follow the journey from raw ingredients to finished pour—walking through each stage of the production process with the people who craft it.
Distillery Tour
On this guided distillery tour, you’ll follow the journey from raw ingredients to finished pour—walking through each stage of the production process with the people who craft it.
Distillery Tour
On this guided distillery tour, you’ll follow the journey from raw ingredients to finished pour—walking through each stage of the production process with the people who craft it.
Distillery Tour
On this guided distillery tour, you’ll follow the journey from raw ingredients to finished pour—walking through each stage of the production process with the people who craft it.
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.
Holiday Eggnog Release
The holidays start here. Our annual Eggnog release is back just in time for the season — the same rich, spirit-forward recipe our guests look forward to every year. Stock up for holiday gatherings or grab a bottle for yourself. It won't last long.
Cask Strength: 10-Year Rye Whiskey Release
Join us during regular tasting room hours for food and cocktail specials highlighting the rye. Bottles available for purchase on-site. Quantities are extremely limited.
Distillery Tour
On this guided distillery tour, you’ll follow the journey from raw ingredients to finished pour—walking through each stage of the production process with the people who craft it.
Distillery Tour
On this guided distillery tour, you’ll follow the journey from raw ingredients to finished pour—walking through each stage of the production process with the people who craft it.
Distillery Tour
On this guided distillery tour, you’ll follow the journey from raw ingredients to finished pour—walking through each stage of the production process with the people who craft it.
Mojito Milk Punch Release
Our Mojito Milk Punch is the summer release you didn't know you needed — a clarified cocktail that looks like water and drinks like sunshine.
Distillery Tour
On this guided distillery tour, you’ll follow the journey from raw ingredients to finished pour—walking through each stage of the production process with the people who craft it.
National Bourbon Day — Bottled in Bond Release
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 and food specials highlighting the versatility of America's native spirit.
Distillery Tour
On this guided distillery tour, you’ll follow the journey from raw ingredients to finished pour—walking through each stage of the production process with the people who craft it.
Agave Nocturno Release — Cinco de Mayo
Join us for the release during regular tasting room hours. Our bar team will be pouring Agave Nocturno in classic cocktails and specials, with food pairings to match. Bottles available for purchase on-site.
Cherry Eau de Vie Release
Michigan cherries, fermented and double-distilled into something light, floral, and more potent than it looks. Our Cherry Eau de Vie is a classic brandy style — delicate cherry aromatics, a touch of herbal character, and a clean finish with real bite at 84 proof. Stop in during regular tasting room hours to try the release.