Eastern Kille Distillery named Michigan Whiskey Distillery of the Year

Grand Rapids Magazine

A Grand Rapids-based distiller was named Michigan Whiskey Distillery of the Year upon receiving its first double gold award from the New York International Spirits Competition.

Eastern Kille Distillery won double gold for its Michigan Straight Rye Whiskey. In the 10-year history of the international spirits competition, this was the first double gold awarded to a Michigan-based distillery.

The NYISC hosted its first virtual competition and received over 1,200 entries from over 30 countries. This year, judges were mailed samples to try in their homes.

Eastern Kille’s Michigan Straight Rye Whiskey was among 21 whiskeys awarded double gold this year.