Jeffrey spoke with Jon O’Connor Owner, Long Road Distillers, of Grand Rapids, MI. Jon shares the company’s history, and how they’re already getting nationally recognized. They’re the first established distillery in Grand Rapids, Long Road Distillers, was internationally recognized at the 16th annual 2016 San Francisco World Spirits Competition® which is the world’s largest and most prestigious spirits competition. The West Michigan distillery was awarded Silver for Long Road Gin, Bronze for Long Road Wheat Vodka and Double Gold for Long Road Aquavit, which is the second double gold best in show the Aquavit has won in an international competition this month.
Long Road Distillers was born from the belief that making world-class spirits means never taking shortcuts along the way. After becoming the first craft distillery in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Long Road Distillers formed relationships with local farmers to bring that mission to Grand Rapids’ West Side neighborhood. Each spirit produced at Long Road Distillers is milled from locally sourced ingredients, fermented, and distilled on-site. The result is an uncompromised lineup of spirits including Vodka, Gin, Whisky and more. Their spirits, along with a handcrafted collection of cocktails and a wide variety of food can be enjoyed at their tasting room. Hear more about Jon and Long Road’s story here:
