Ethanology Distillery

127 Ames St, Elk Rapids, MI 49629

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127 Ames St, Elk Rapids, MI 49629
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Ethanolo¿y is a small-batch artisan distillery and spirit house located at 127 Ames St. in Elk Rapids, Michigan, positioned on the 45th parallel where the glacial waters of Elk Lake and Lake Michigan converge. Operating as a B Corp certified, vertically integrated business, the distillery synthesizes ultra-premium spirits in extremely small batches using a custom 500L system, sourcing all ingredients hyperlocally from Northern Michigan farms — including cherry blossom honey, blue corn, wheat, and wild-foraged botanicals. Every drop is crafted with uncompromising attention to detail, and all cocktail ingredients are produced in-house for complete process control.

Spirits

Amarum Pirum™ Liqueur

An herbaceous and bitter liqueur with a profound sense of place, as flexible as it is complex, with floral aromatics of hop and lavender marrying savory fennel and pear.

Eros Summer Gin

A rare wild-foraged gin that is transmogrified into a truly singular libation when rested on oak, with native botanicals maturing into complex spiciness bridging the dichotomy between gin lovers and everyone else.

Frumentum Blue Corn Bourbon

Derived from 100% Frumentum Blue Corn sourced from Vermeersch Farms in Central Lake, Michigan, this bourbon features markedly different tannin and anthocyanin levels compared to traditional corn, forming the foundation of Ethanolo¿y’s entire whiskey program.

Frumentum Corn Whiskey

A corn whiskey distilled from the same Frumentum Blue Corn used in their bourbon, bottled at 40% ABV and crafted from locally sourced Northern Michigan agriculture.

Hiems™ Gin

A winter gin beginning with aromas of resinous citrus, tart fruit, and subtle mint, presenting a soft conifer palate with a whisper of orange zest and spice, finishing long with warmth, a delicate tingle, and smooth transition.

Mel®

Single-distilled from local cherry blossom honey and lightly rested on new American White Oak, this honey spirit — called the ‘Nectar of the Gods’ by the distillery — is Michigan’s only distilled honey spirit, developing a rich, balanced, and savory character similar to bourbon in taste and color without the grain bite.

Respectus™ Vignoles Brandy

An 8-year-old brandy distilled from Vignoles grapes, described as a literal lifetime of toil, passion, and patience distilled into one remarkable spirit.

Siligo® Vodka

A refined sipping vodka with delicate aromatics of vanilla and locust flower bridging subtle flavors of Darjeeling and jasmine, featuring a medium body on the palate and an ephemeral yet silky finish.