Arcane Aquavit
A Nordic-inspired 81-proof aquavit distilled with wheat and a blend of caraway, dill seed, coriander, orange and lemon peels, cardamom, orris root and anise, offering a refreshing spirit with arcane lore.
About
Weiss Distilling Co is a premium craft distillery located in downtown Clawson, Michigan, bringing innovation and quality to the Metro Detroit spirits scene. Using a scientific grain-to-glass distilling process, they craft a full line of high-end, additive-free spirits from organic and small-batch ingredients, all while paying homage to magician Houdini (born Ehrich Weiss in Budapest) through their thematic branding and conservation efforts.
Spirits
Blind Cut Bourbon
A straight Michigan bourbon aged 2 years in Metro Detroit, made from 100% Michigan grains (72% organic corn, 18% oats, 10% malted wheat), double distilled at 91 proof with rich notes of caramel, oak and vanilla.
Ježibaba Absinthe
A 121-proof French-style absinthe made with organic white wheat, wormwood, anise, fennel and butterfly pea flower, featuring a magical color-changing property (blue to pink with acid) inspired by Slovakian forest witch folklore.
Royal Rum
A 91-proof barrel-aged, non-spiced rum crafted from a proprietary blend of imported Caribbean and Jamaican pot still rums, the only spirit in their lineup not distilled on-site, referencing Detroit’s Prohibition-era rum runners.
Snake Eyes Sotol Culebra
Crafted from Dasylirion cedrosanum at 81 proof, this sotol offers unique earthiness, herbal notes, subtle sweetness and spiciness with complex aromas of cedar and pine.
Straitjacket Gin
An 81-proof New World-style gin made from 100% organic white wheat with 12 botanicals including juniper, lavender, rose buds and citrus peels, creating a floral, citrus-forward bouquet named after Houdini’s legendary straitjacket escape.
Vanishing Vodka
Made from 100% organic white wheat and charcoal purified at 81 proof, this vodka features natural wheat sweetness with a clean finish, named after Houdini’s famous vanishing elephant illusion with proceeds supporting WWF elephant conservation.