Apple Brandy
An 80 proof brandy fermented and distilled from locally sourced fresh Michigan apple cider, characterized by perfumy and floral notes.
About
Gull Lake Distilling Company (GLDC) is a craft distillery with locations in Galesburg and Battle Creek, Michigan, producing small-batch spirits from locally sourced Michigan ingredients including corn, rye, barley, apples, and molasses, with a focus on barrel-aged expressions and innovative finishes.
Spirits
Barrel Aged Apple Brandy
A 98 proof brandy distilled from fresh pressed Michigan apple cider and aged in new toasted oak barrels for a year and a half, delivering big apple flavor over supportive toast, spice, vanilla, and melon aromas.
Barrel Aged Gin
A 92 proof gin made from 100% wheat fermentation, double distilled with citrus-forward botanicals, then barrel aged over a year in new toasted oak barrels adding vanilla, brown sugar, caramel, and sweet oak flavors.
Four Grain Whiskey
A whiskey crafted from four grains, likely corn, rye, wheat, and barley, representing the distillery’s grain-focused approach to small-batch spirits production.
Gin
An 80 proof gin distilled from their vodka with juniper, cinnamon, orange peel, cardamom, coriander, orris, and licorice roots.
Horseradish Vodka
An 80 proof vodka infused with fresh horseradish, perfect for Bloody Marys.
Maple Syrup Bourbon Whiskey
A 96 proof bourbon first aged in new oak barrels for 6 months, then finished for another year in used bourbon barrels that previously held maple syrup, with strong maple character coming 100% from the barrel with no added flavoring.
Moonshine
An 80 proof 100% unaged corn whiskey moonshine with a smooth corn-forward flavor.
Port Wine Bourbon Whiskey
A 120 proof cask strength bourbon finished in the distillery’s own port wine barrels for over a year, rich and dark with un-muted flavors of dark fruit and cinnamon under aromas of oak and leather.
Rye Whiskey
An award-winning 92 proof rye whiskey made from 90% Michigan grown rye and 10% malted barley, aged over 6 months in used bourbon barrels, floral and slightly spicy and wonderful in cocktails or sipped neat.
Single Malt Whiskey
A 94 proof whiskey distilled from 100% Michigan malted barley and aged in used GLDC bourbon barrels for no less than 6 months, offering a delicate harmonious blend reminiscent of baked bread and toasted nuts with a long lingering finish.
Spiced Rum
An 84 proof dark rum made from 100% blackstrap molasses and aged with orange zest, vanilla, and a variety of spices.
Straight Bourbon Whiskey
A 92 proof bourbon made from Michigan corn, wheat, barley, and rye, aged over two years in new toasted charred American White Oak barrels with a lower rye and higher wheat mash to let barrel character shine through.
Vodka
An 80 proof grain neutral spirit distilled from Michigan corn, offering a clean and smooth base spirit.
White Rum
An 82 proof unaged clear rum distilled from a blend of 50% blackstrap molasses and 50% cane sugar.