Northern Latitudes Distillery - Lake Leelanau

E Duck Lake Rd M, Lake Leelanau, MI 49653

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E Duck Lake Rd M, Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
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Founded in 2012 by teachers Mandy and Mark Moseler in Lake Leelanau, Michigan, Northern Latitudes Distillery crafts unique spirits inspired by the clean air and brisk water of Northern Michigan. Located at 7150 E Duck Lake Rd, the distillery features a spacious tasting room with craft cocktails, spirit tastings, and dining. They produce a diverse range of spirits including vodkas, bourbons, gins, rums, aquavits, and liqueurs, many featuring local ingredients like horseradish, Leelanau cherries, Saskatoon berries, and sugar beets. The distillery emphasizes sustainability with innovative paper bottle packaging and maintains a strong connection to the local community and Michigan terroir.

Spirits

Cherry Bounce

Cherry liqueur using Leelanau tart cherries from Grant Family Farm with neutral spirits, simple syrup, and patience, with a history dating to Martha Washington.

Crema di Limoncello

Made with fresh lemon peel, Michigan sugar, neutral spirits, and cream resulting in a velvety, luscious liqueur.

Deer Camp Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Limited edition 8-year bourbon made from corn, rye, and malted barley, beautifully aged and sublime.

Deer Camp Straight Bourbon Whiskey

75% Corn, 21% Rye, 4% Malted Barley mash bill, purchased bourbon that became a distillery staple for rye-loving customers.

Deer Camp Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Maple Syrup Barrels

Experience the depth of flavor from 5-year aged high rye Deer Camp Bourbon with an additional 2 years in Michigan maple syrup barrels.

Deer Camp Straight Rye Whiskey

True to America’s first whiskey origins, 95% Rye and 5% Malted Barley aged 4 years in new charred American oak barrels.

Deer Camp Vodka

Made with Michigan Sugar Company’s sugar beet sugar, retaining a unique fruity palate perfect for fruit-based cocktails.

El Meñique Coffee Liqueur

Rich coffee liqueur named for the Leelanau Peninsula’s ‘pinky’ shape, paying homage to Latin American coffee growers.

Horseradish Vodka

#1 seller with raw horseradish root giving this fiery libation its fabulous character, originally created for the best Bloody Mary.

Ice Dunes Vodka

Crafted from Michigan red winter wheat for exceptional smoothness, best served on ice.

Jack Pine Gin

Double gold medal winning gin with bold pine flavor from juniper berries, coriander citrus burst, and lavender finish.

Latitudes Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Utilizes 40% wheat in mash bill, double pot distilled, and aged over 5 years in Minnesota oak barrels for an exceedingly smooth, vanilla-forward bourbon.

Leelanau Luau Macadamia Nut Liqueur

Limited edition Hawaiian-inspired liqueur made from macadamia nuts, dark brown sugar, local honey, and finest neutral spirits.

Limoncello di Leelanau Lemon Liqueur

Traditional Italian liqueur hand-peeled to remove white pith, macerated in neutral spirits and combined with simple syrup for warm summer day flavor.

Mackinac Island Fudge Chocolate Liqueur

Captures essence of Mackinac Island’s famous fudge using organic cocoa powder and whole milk for not-too-bitter, not-too-sweet character.

Manitou Passage Rum

Robust rum made from blackstrap molasses, the original base for rum making, designed as a versatile mixing rum.

Michigan Dogman Moonshine

Made from Michigan red winter wheat, double distilled on column still for exceptional smoothness, perfect for margaritas.

Mount Kebne Aged Aquavit

Wet barrel aged for minimum 4 months in Latitudes Straight Bourbon Whiskey barrels for a mellow, unique spirit.

Mount Kebne Aquavit

Scandinavian style spirit honoring Swedish heritage with savory flavors of caraway and dill, produced similarly to gin with a variety of botanicals.

Northern Roots Ginger Liqueur

Fresh ginger root married with finest neutral spirits and simple syrup, wonderful straight or in cocktails like Moscow Mules.

On the Rocks Bourbon Cream

Marriage of vanilla and caramel notes from Deer Camp Straight Bourbon with rich velvety cream liqueur in eco-friendly paper bottles.

Orange Liqueur

Created using same time-honored method as Limoncello, made from fresh orange peels, Michigan sugar, and finest neutral spirits.

Saskatoon Berry Spiced Rum

Limited edition marriage of Whaleback Spiced Rum and Saskatoon berries from Grant Farm, macerated for extended depth of flavor.

The Finish Line

Bourbon aged at least 5 years in American charred oak then finished in Brazilian Amburana wood barrels, featuring baking spices, vanilla, and gingerbread flavors.

The Leelanau Vodka

Distilled from 100% Leelanau County Montmorency cherries without carbon filtration, providing a true taste of Northern Michigan terroir.

Visions of Sugar Plums Plum Liqueur

Delightful plum flavor from Leelanau County plums with just the right amount of sweetness, available in 375ml bottles.

Voyageur Saskatoon Berry Liqueur

Limited release liqueur using Saskatoon berries from Grant Farms 1.5 miles from distillery, a staple of native peoples’ diet.

Whaleback Spiced Rum

Manitou Passage Rum combined with whole vanilla beans, cinnamon, cloves, and all-natural fruits and spices for a lusciously balanced spiced rum.