How far is the distillery from Louisville?

Neeley Family Distillery is about 45 minutes northeast of Louisville in Sparta, Kentucky. It's in Gallatin County, off the main Bourbon Trail routes, so plan for a bit of a drive through rural Kentucky.

What makes their bourbon different from larger distilleries?

The Neeleys grow some of their own corn right on the property and handle most of the production themselves as a family operation. You're tasting spirits made in small batches with direct family involvement from grain to bottle, rather than mass-produced bourbon.

CRAFT DISTILLERY

Michigan

CraftCo Distillery & Social House

Holland,

Michigan

— Vodka, Gin, Whiskey

TOURS AVAILABLE

TASTINGS

FOOD AVAILABLE

COCKTAILS

FAMILY FRIENDLY

BOTTLE SALES

DISTILLERY SNAPSHOT

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Working Distillery

Watch spirits made while you sip

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Cocktail Service

House spirits mixed fresh on-site

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Social House

Built for groups and gatherings

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Triple Threat

Vodka gin whiskey all in-house

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Extended Hours

Events and social nights beyond tours

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Easy Access

120th Avenue location with parking

📞 (616) 796-8274

🌐 https://craftcobrands.com/distillery-social-house/

📍 184 120th Ave, Holland, MI 49424, USA

ABOUT THIS DISTILLERY

Michigan Craft Spirits Meet Social House Vibes

CraftCo Distillery & Social House sits on 120th Avenue in Holland, Michigan, combining craft distilling with a social house concept that brings together spirits production and community gathering. Founded by the team behind CraftCo Brands, this operation represents their expansion from brand development into actual production and hospitality. The facility houses both distillation equipment and a social space designed for tastings, events, and cocktail service. They focus on small-batch spirits production while creating an environment where visitors can experience the full journey from grain to glass. The distillery produces vodka, gin, and whiskey, with plans for expanded offerings as their aged spirits mature.

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WHAT SETS THEM APART

Production and Party Under One Roof

The social house concept sets CraftCo apart from traditional distilleries by integrating production with a full hospitality experience. Rather than just offering tours and tastings, they’ve created a destination where the distilling process becomes part of a broader social experience. Their approach combines craft spirits production with event hosting and cocktail service, making it both a working distillery and a gathering place for the Holland community. The facility design emphasizes transparency in production while creating comfortable spaces for extended visits.

TOURS AVAILABLE

TASTINGS

FOOD AVAILABLE

COCKTAILS

RESERVATIONS

FAMILY FRIENDLY

BOTTLE SALES

THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE

Not Just a Tour A Place to Linger

You’ll find yourself in a space that blends industrial distilling equipment with comfortable social areas designed for lingering. The layout allows you to observe the production process while enjoying cocktails made with their house spirits. Tours provide insight into their distilling methods and equipment, while the social house component means you can extend your visit with food and drinks. The atmosphere leans more toward a modern taproom experience than a traditional distillery tour, with the production equipment integrated into the social space rather than separated from it.

IS IT WORTH VISITING

Perfect for Groups Light on Whiskey Geeks

This works well if you’re looking for a more relaxed, social distillery experience rather than an intensive production-focused tour. The combination of spirits tasting and social house atmosphere appeals to groups wanting to make an afternoon of their visit. It’s particularly good for people who want to understand craft distilling without feeling rushed through a formal tour structure. However, spirits enthusiasts looking for deep technical discussions about distillation might find the experience more surface-level than specialized distilleries focused purely on production.

⚠️ VISITING TIPS

Check their social media for current hours and events, as the social house component means they may have extended hours for special occasions. The location on 120th Avenue is straightforward to find with GPS. Since they emphasize the social experience, consider visiting with a group rather than solo. Ask about their current spirits inventory, as newer distilleries often have limited aged offerings while their whiskey develops. If you’re interested in the production side, visit during weekday hours when distilling operations are more likely to be active.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

CraftCo Distillery & Social House — Visitor FAQ

What’s the difference between the distillery and social house sides?

The distillery produces their spirits on-site, while the social house serves as the tasting room, event space, and cocktail bar. Both are integrated into the same facility, so you can watch production while enjoying drinks made with their spirits.

Do you have aged whiskey available?

As a newer distillery, their whiskey selection depends on their aging timeline. They typically have younger expressions available while their longer-aged spirits continue to mature. Call ahead to check current whiskey inventory.

Can I host private events at the social house?

Yes, the social house concept includes event hosting capabilities. Contact them directly to discuss private party options, as this is one of their key features alongside spirits production.

GETTING THERE

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📍184 120th Ave, Holland, MI 49424, USA

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📞 (616) 796-8274

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