The Whiskey Factory - Detroit City Distillery

We got married at the Whiskey Factory in September of 2023 and I can't imagine us choosing any other venue. The industrial, moody vibe was just what we wanted. We were able to customize the space; picking the tables, chairs and linens we wanted and working with the WF team to create a floor plan. So many of our guests commented on the unique atmosphere. They also couldn't stop raving about the next level DCD cocktails and delicious food through Two Unique. The whole WF team was so kind, patient and responsive throughout the planning process. Alyssa, Amelia and Bethany were absolute pros the day of, making sure everything was running smoothly, keeping us calm and ensuring that each moment was special. I wish we could go back and do it all over again!

Toured during the NFL Draft, Dante was great. After we took in the Draft party upstairs. The room is industrial meets modern chic. Highly recommend.

I'd like to start by saying that Amelia, one of the event coordinators at the Whiskey Factory is AMAZING. Seriously such a great person and so easy to work with. She hosted my husband and I with two friends for the cocktail tasting and we really felt comfortable with her. The entire process from start to finish with the Whiskey Factory was seamless and perfect. My mom had zero interaction with the team until our wedding day and did not stop complimenting them - Amelia especially. Once it was time for her to leave, she had another member of her team assisting us (I wish I remember her name but I don't- I'm sorry) and she was also so great. She made sure things were happening when they needed to throughout the reception. The venue itself is so cool. It's been a month since our wedding and our guests have not stopped mentioning how unique and awesome and yet still beautiful everything was. Our signature cocktails were an absolute hit - we had the cherry bomb, rye on fire, and Idol hands. Everything really was amazing and I'm so glad we chose this venue. Thank you to the Whiskey Factory team for all the time and effort.

This place is truly the perfect venue. All of the staff are extremely helpful, the decor already there is perfect for any event. We hardly had to add details to make our event gorgeous. Thank you whiskey factory for such a fun evening!!

We had our wedding at the Whiskey Factory on 6/17/23 and couldn't have asked for a better venue or staff to work with. I knew the Whiskey Factory was cool but was completely blown away by how beautiful it looked on our wedding day! It was amazing to see how everything came together so perfectly. Amelia, Bethany, and everyone at the WF made planning so easy - I don't know how they do it! They are truly the sweetest people who want your day/event to be perfect and their care shines through every communication. Every step of the way was so fun - from touring the venue, to the cocktail tasting, to the actual wedding day. We got so many compliments on the beautiful and unique venue, the drinks, the food, and overall how seamlessly everything was run. I only wished it didn't go by so fast! Thank you SO much!

Working with the Whiskey Factory is a dream!!! We hosted my sisters engagement party there. From initial emails, communication leading up to the event, and day of - their communication was prompt, kind, helpful, and all around amazing. We picked this location not only for the amazing vibes and uniqueness, but because the staff was truly amazing and truly cared about us and our event. As a wedding photographer I always took this place for granted for how nice they were to me as a vendor and how pretty the space is, but it was awesome to see what it was like to be a client. Absolutely recommend them for your next event!!! (we love alyssa !!!! the kindest soul!!!)

We LOVED having our wedding celebration at The Whiskey Factory! The team was incredible - leading up to the day they were so quick in answering all my questions. They were so accommodating throughout and until the end, when they went above and beyond to help pack up my personal decor (not their job, but they did me a solid!) They have great relationships with their recommended vendors and made the planning and execution so streamlined & flawless. The drinks were spot on (of course, if you've ever been to the Riopelle Tasting Room!) We were able to do a cocktail tasting the month prior to select our signature cocktails for cocktail hour, which was so much fun (take an uber - seriously! LOL) The vibe of the space was everything we were looking for and created the perfect environment for our wedding day shenanigans. Thank you for all of your efforts in making our day so special!

We attended a sold out tour yesterday. Mike was our outstanding tour guide. Very knowledgeable and top tier humor! We were able to taste plenty of variety and purchased several bottles to take home.

Located on the site of the old Stroh's I've cream factory, Detroit City Distillery Factory and Tour has brought life back into the old bones. Walking in, you are immediately greeted by a host area, but looks can be deceiving because looking around you are not seeing the decorations imitating what a working distillery should look like, you are stepping into the heart of the machinations that make some of the best spirits in the world We were all here as part of the Detroit Spartans (Michigan State Alumni group) tour of the distillery as a fundraiser for the alumni scholarship. Sidebar: the owner is a Spartan which is only further evidence of the great product this distillery makes. We were greeted on entry by Garrett who would also double as our tour guide tonight. He gave us a complimentary welcome drink (junipery and delicious) and then proceeded to guide us for the next hour on a journey that taught us the history of the building, explained the bourbon/whisky making process, why it's perfectly legal to make bourbon outside of Kentucky, and the proper way to judge a bourbon (the rise, the attack and the fall) and of course finished it off with a tasting. I just can't gush enough praises on Garrett first and foremost. He was knowledgeable of course, but even more importantly he was enthusiastic. He genuinely seemed to love giving this tour and explaining how glorious their product was to people. It was infectious and the crowd responded in kind to the enthusiasm by being very active. I don't think I saw one person in the group not enjoying themselves. Secondly, I want to gush about their event space. It is not flashy. It is not overly decorated. Strings of lightbulbs highlight bare ceilings, barrels of whiskey being aged, cement floor and a beautiful wooden bar at the far end of the room. Yet, in this simplicity is just a quaint, lovely space perfect for smaller events. If you get an opportunity to go to an event here or to be a part of the tour I would highly recommend it. Just so well done and left feeling genuinely happy and warm. Highly recommend!

This was our main reason for coming to Detroit today. We got reservations to the Whiskey Factory. We weren't sure what to expect as it's a warehouse but they have transformed it into a really cool spot. The Ambiance was terrific. There were candles everywhere and areas you could sit and hang out. A bar area as well! Our tickets offered a choice of three drinks each. And we also ordered a charcuterie tray. They had a decent variety of choices so that was nice. The presentation was beautiful. Unfortunately, our 8 on reservations at the Highlands cut our experience q bit shorter than we would have liked. It was a great place to hang out and enjoy, but we felt a bit rushed. The fact it was raining and we were getting a lyft back also meant our experience was a bit rushed. We are planning on doing their Sunday Brunch Special there next, so I'm excited to do things in reverse order and just chill and enjoy. Either way this experience was unique and made me very happy!

There is no better vibe, service and cocktails in Detroit! This was my second event here and both times it felt like such a treat! Like an experience instead of just a day out. We attended one of their brunch events- $65 pp for two courses paired with specialty cocktails, tax and tip included. The cocktails were AMAZING- and we all ordered a 3rd at the end just to continue tasting! We weren't expecting much from the food because this is a whiskey place, right? But it was delicious! My only sadness is that no more brunches on the schedule right now as they have a lot of weddings coming up. Stay on their email or social media and then snap up a reservation when they come available because they SELL OUT a quickly! Love this place!

Had an awesome time on the whiskey tour! Great experience not only listening to the history of whiskey making in this country, but Detroit's impact in it. Our tour guide was fun and knowledgeable and made EVERYONE feel welcomed. I walked away happy and informed and would highly recommend to others. Note: the entrance is hard to find as the Whisky factory shares the building with the Distillery. Go to the entrance with the closed gate and hit the buzzer to be let it. Also makes a gorgeous, rustic wedding space.

Amazing ambiance. I will definitely visit this place again. I just wish they had music ! That's the only thing that was missing. They are also pretty reasonably priced

The building decor itself is worth 4 stars, in my book. 2 course Sunday brunch- bruschetta,goat cheese,pesto, berry salad- paired with a talon gin & strawberry basil tonic. 2nd. Course - breakfast pizza with eggs, veggies, cheese and rocket green salad- kind of like a flat bread- paired with bloodline whiskey, apricot and lime. 2nd course was large - bit of leftovers. Service was great. Was it worth $65 a person? Probably not - but possibly I only live once !

Took the factory tool and learned a lot about the friends that started the business and some interesting facts about Whiskey. It was fun. The booze is OK. At the end of the tour, you get two small shots. One bourbon and one rye. That's in. Still, glad I did it.

Amazing event venue. I visited the whiskey factory last week for my company holiday party. Great space, very industrial and unique. Ideal for a industrial/rustic wedding in the city. Minor downfall with lack of great parking but with Eastern Market right across the street the problem is easily solved. We hired in Forte Belanger to cater and the set up perfectly fit our needs. Amazing service, speedy for the leave volume of people at the initial rush. STRONG drinks, as expected from a distillery. (Photo not mine)

Stopped in for a tour and a taste. I was not disappointed. So much history in this building. Loved looking around and trying the bourbon. Loved the vodka and gin also. This would be the perfect place for a business event or a wedding. They have a major hall upstairs. I ended up picking up a few bottles to bring home. To good not to have some in my own bar. It's so good to see Detroit winning. You have to stop in.

If you are even one iota interested in Whiskey, take this tour. Very informative. You get a yummy welcome cocktail(that you can refill) and you learn and taste a ton about whiskeys. I thought I was a fan of bourbon, but their rye changed my mind. Just go! Garrett was our tour guide and was fantastic and full of history.

We booked with The Whiskey Factory in Dec 2018 for our Feb 2020 wedding. There was a change in event staff, but there weren't problems until our wedding day. At our event, we had multiple problems with TWF. After, I sent TWF a detailed email with the issues below. Their response was "we did nothing wrong". I pushed back saying that we did not receive what we paid for in services. Their final response was "Our lawyer will handle it". We talked with their lawyer. He apologized for our dissatisfaction and expressed concern for potential 'defamation' by one of my guests that I had mentioned in my emails. His response was that we would be able to get some money back for services not rendered IF WE PROVIDED CONTACT INFO FOR THE GUEST. (We requested $1000 returned). TWF lawyer followed up after a few days, offering $500 for our dissatisfaction, again needing to provide the contact info. At that point, it became clear that TWF did not care about our experience or service, they were only interested in talking with my guest about "potential defamation". We did not accept their offer and have walked away from the situation all together. I would never recommend this establishment. They don't respect your event, time, or the high price tag you pay for their service. 1) The elevator broke between cocktail hour and dinner. We had several guests with mobility issues, including a guest in a wheelchair. It was resolved by the security team carrying the guest up the two huge flights of stairs. I don't know if this was my planner's doing or TWF's offer. 2) The drink package that we selected, Riopelle Tasting Room was supposed to be served. However, during cocktail hour they served only 3 Artisanal Batch Cocktails from punch jars. We discussed the cocktail hour setup at the final walkthrough on Jan 25, where Alyssa confirmed it would be served at the full bar upstairs. 3) The 3 TWF selected batch cocktails continued to be served from the full bar, even after our planner spoke with Lindsey, the on site event staff, explaining that punch was not a part of the package we selected. Guests were able to order the other 14 cocktails handmade, but TWF selected the 3 most popular to serve as punch, to speed up service for my 50 guests. The batch cocktails degraded over time, later the appearance became murky, gray and very unappealing. I want to be clear that the batch versions of the cocktails are not comparable to the handcrafted, nor are they batch served at the Tasting Room. 4) The bartenders had tip jars out. We were told that the required 25% service fee was to guarantee that they would not accept tips on the night of our event. The bar staff removed their tip jars when asked. 5) One of the bartenders continually made different versions of the cocktails than the other. Some were not drinkable and replaced, which was done promptly when pointed out. I was only aware of a few instances at the event, but on Sunday several of my guests let me know that they had issues with the drinks as well. 6) TWF had event parking for a concert parked in the same lot as our guests, although the contract states that shared parking is only on Detroit Lions game days. This was a problem for getting the wheelchair bound guest out of the building because the event parking staff had parked concert-goers on TWF loading ramp. 7) TWF events staff allowed a factory tour of 20 people to come up to the venue area during our booked time, directly before the ceremony.