Iron Fish Distillery

14234 Dzuibanek Rd, Thompsonville, MI 49683

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14234 Dzuibanek Rd, Thompsonville, MI 49683
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About

Iron Fish Distillery is Michigan’s first farm-based distillery, founded in 2016 on a 120-acre working farm along the Betsie River watershed in Thompsonville, MI. Every step of their soil-to-spirit process—from growing and harvesting their own grain to milling, mashing, fermenting, distilling, and barrel aging—occurs on-site, with a library exceeding 2,400 barrels of barrel-finished and estate whiskies.

Spirits

Barrel Strength Bourbon Whiskey (Maple Syrup Barrels)

High-proof bourbon finished in maple syrup barrels, showcasing bold, concentrated farm-to-bottle flavors.

Black Manhattan

Ready-to-drink cocktail blending dark rye or bourbon with sweet vermouth and bitters in a Manhattan profile.

Bloody Mary

Ready-to-drink cocktail built on the distillery’s winter wheat vodka with savory tomato and spice.

Bourbon Whiskey (Caribbean Casks)

Bourbon aged in Caribbean rum casks, imparting tropical sweetness and spice.

Bourbon Whiskey (Cognac Barrels)

Bourbon finished in cognac barrels, adding fruity, floral elegance to the whiskey profile.

Bourbon Whiskey (Craft Beer Barrels)

Bourbon finished in locally sourced craft beer barrels, showcasing the distillery’s regional collaboration.

Bourbon Whiskey (Imperial Stout Casks)

Bourbon aged in craft imperial stout beer barrels, delivering deep roasted, chocolate, and coffee notes.

Bourbon Whiskey (Mezcal Barrels)

Bourbon whiskey finished in mezcal barrels, adding smoky complexity to the distillery’s barrel program.

Brown Derby

Ready-to-drink cocktail featuring the distillery’s rye whiskey with grapefruit and honey notes.

Copper Queen Whiskey

Whiskey inspired by Michigan’s copper mining heritage, with a rich, aged character.

Four Cask

Rye whiskey finished across four distinct cask types for a layered, complex spirit.

KaiBoy

Ready-to-drink cocktail featuring Copper Queen Whiskey in a bold, modern format.

Maple Bourbon Whiskey

Bourbon whiskey finished in maple syrup barrels sourced from the distillery’s own 47 acres of maple forest.

Michigan Rye Vodka

Vodka distilled from Michigan-grown rye grain, offering a smooth, clean finish with grain character.

Michigan White Rum

White rum distilled from farm-grown grain, offering a light, crisp character for mixing.

Michigan Winter Wheat Vodka

Vodka distilled from estate-grown winter wheat, delivering a creamy, rich mouthfeel.

Pommeau

Blended apple and spirit apéritif, combining local Michigan apples with distillery spirits.

Salted Maple Old Fashioned

Ready-to-drink cocktail blending maple bourbon with a salted maple twist for a smooth, distinctive sip.

Soft Parade Vodka

Signature vodka made from Michigan grain, known for its smoothness and versatility in cocktails.

Stout Brew

Ready-to-drink cocktail featuring bourbon finished in imperial stout casks with rich, roasted malt character.

Toasted Godfather Old Fashioned

Ready-to-drink cocktail combining bourbon with amaretto-style sweetness in a classic old fashioned form.

Whirligig Gin

Gin infused with maple syrup, blending botanical-forward gin with sweet, earthy maple notes.

Woodland Gin

Michigan-sourced gin reflecting the distillery’s forested landscape and foraged botanicals.