Ethanology Distillation

Old St, 127 Ames St, Elk Rapids
(231) 498-2800

Recent Reviews

Kinsey Clishe

Ethanology is always a great spot to grab a cocktail. Their menu is always really creative and they source local ingredients to make their drinks and spirits. The bartender today gave us two tastings of their gin and barrel aged gin after chatting about it. Everyone who works here is always very personable and passionate about the spirits. My husband and I are not fans of gin typically, but we would definitely drink the gin here. We always love to sit in the loft area with some games and cool decor.

Annie B

Love this place. I know we came off season but still. Great place.

Kathy A.

Interesting, fun place where they distill and explain some great tasting cocktails! Make sure to try the White Russians!

Frank Pitts

Second visit and this time we did the tour! Nick and Jerri were incredibly knowledgeable. The tastings were amazing and once again did not disappoint. I love that they are so passionate about local sourcing and it shows on their finished product!

Brent Spiker

Great spirits, amazing cocktails, wonderful staff. Definitely check it out (and try the Mel)! I'll be back...

Lou S

First time I went here was for a Halloween party! It was cool to see the place decorated but it was quite busy and a little difficult to get a drink. Drinks were quite pricy for the size but pretty good tasting. Because it was cold we stayed inside and it was a little cramped and loud but otherwise fine.

Molly C.

Our favorite cocktail place. Service is top notch and drinks are fantastic!!! Thank you for always making us feel welcomed

Christina G.

Where have you been all my life and why can't I live next door! This place is so cool! The spirits are fantastic and just love the atmosphere. Servers and bar tenders are knowledge filled and seem to love the craft of cocktail. Was in town when a company rented it out for a private party and I would love to find a reason to come back! Stop, learn and drink! Find a reason to stop into this super cool place!

Y Brooks

Most of the staff is friendly. However, the owner Nick is ALWAYS genuinely welcoming. No superficial long greeting, just a brief friendly acknowledgment which makes the locals feel valuable.Drinks may take more time to prepare than the average establishment, but it's well worth the wait! My husband and I appreciate their ingredient transparency. Scanning their creative, locally sourced, seasonal drink menu is part of the fun!Because of Ethnology, I literally hesitate to drink mixed cocktails at other establishments because they don't compare. Literally, two nights ago, I walked out on a full cocktail at The Parlor in TC after paying exactly what I would pay for a fantastic cocktail at Ethnology.Charcuterie board is decent. I would love to see the inclusion of local fruit and/or veggies.Did I mention that well behaved, leashed dogs are allowed on patio?! We very much enjoy bringing ours every now and then. We also take satisfaction in meeting other pups when applicable.

Theodore Huff

Katie was an excellent guide through their unique and thoughtful tasting experience. Fully recommend stopping here, but it will be challenging to leave without buying multiple bottles.

Kevin Squires

Incredible place, people, and spirits. Not your usual place. Highly recommend. Bartenders are super knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. Don't hesitate, unless you're looking for a jack and coke, or a miller lite

Jeanette Prince

We had a great time! Ethanology is a great place, and they clearly have a lot of passion and knowledge about their craft. We enjoyed a tour and learning about their process, and our drinks were delicious!

J Morgan

Incredible drinks. Pricey, but worth it. Owner seems like an awesome guy (and very knowledgeable when it comes to making great drinks).

Karl H.

What more could one possibly ask for?! The drink menu changes often bringing new and exciting flavors to their customers. The ingredients are SUPER local making a unique experience. The staff's friendly and understands crafting a proper cocktail takes time along with MANY ingredients to stimulate the tastebuds.

Lauren Buxman

Omg. So much fun! We came here on a parents night out on vacation with my brother and sister and law. Katie gave us an impromptu tasting and answered our hundreds of questions. We ended up staying until close after several rounds of amazing and very different cocktails and several bottles to take home. The outdoor space was really cool and we loved all the little cozy seating areas and fires. We also ordered the large charcuterie board which was also fabulous! It's clear they take a lot of pride in what they've got going. We will definitely be back during next year's vacation (already booked!). Thanks for a great night out!

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