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The Whiskey Factory - Detroit City Distillery in Detroit, MI

The Whiskey Factory - Detroit City Distillery

4.8(198)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 198 reviews (Google rating)Bar Greektown
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About The Whiskey Factory - Detroit City Distillery

The Whiskey Factory - Detroit City Distillery at 1000 Maple St in Detroit, MI combines a working whiskey-making setting with a historical event space. Grain, copper stills and distillers at work are part of the ground-floor experience. A freight elevator leads to the second-floor rickhouse, where aging whiskey barrels line a 7,000-square-foot space. The event area accommodates 200 guests for a seated dinner or 250 guests moving throughout the room.

Public tours and tastings take place every Saturday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., with bookings available through The Whiskey Factory website. For visitors planning a trip, the property has a free parking lot and wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, restrooms and seating. Credit and debit cards are accepted. Its Google listing carries a 4.8 rating from 198 reviews.

Known for

  • Saturday public tours and tastings
  • Working whiskey distillery with copper stills
  • Barrel-lined, second-floor rickhouse
  • 7,000-square-foot historical event space
  • Free parking lot

What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “It’s amazing place people should visit there place”

    — Shawn Sandhu, September 17, 2026 · google

  • “Michael is a great host. We learned some new things, tried some new things and had fun. Look at the address on the tickets for tours so you don't end up at the other location that Google picks.”

    — Lindsay Oswald, September 4, 2026 · google

  • “Took a tour at the distillery today and had a blast! Ryan was extremely knowledgeable and you could tell he was passionate about the different alcohols they have. The tour was engaging and I walked away knowing more about bourbon than ev…”

    — Natalie Stahl, August 28, 2026 · google

  • “One of the best bourbon tasting tours I’ve ever experienced! From the moment we arrived at Detroit City Distillery, we were welcomed with cocktails that made us feel like guests, not just visitors. It was such a thoughtful touch and set …”

    — Amy S, July 10, 2026 · google

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