Grand Distillers Weekend with Iron Fish and Maker's Mark
Available Friday, August 28, 2026 - Sunday, August 30, 2026
Description
Join us this fall at Grand Hotel for a memorable celebration of craft spirits. The Grand Distillers Weekend features Richard Anderson of Iron Fish Distillery, bringing his signature, regionally inspired spirits to Mackinac Island for an experience filled with flavor and tradition, and Dr. Blake Mayfield, Master Distiller from Maker’s Mark, a premium American bourbon whisky rooted in tradition and craftsmanship founded by Bill Samuels Sr.
The weekend begins with a Friday Welcome Reception on the iconic Front Porch, featuring themed cocktails. On Saturday afternoon, guests enjoy an interactive Lunch-a-Round, sampling spirits paired with curated tasting stations. Saturday evening continues with a four-course dinner, paired with a unique themed spirit or cocktail for a cohesive journey of flavor and craftsmanship.
The weekend concludes on Sunday with the option to attend the fourth-annual Spirits of Mackinac, a handcrafted cocktail and bartender celebration from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM at participating island venues. Join in the celebration of island mixology showcasing inventive cocktails from Mackinac Island’s finest bartenders. It’s the perfect finale to a weekend of rich flavors, warm company, and timeless Grand Hotel charm.
Package Includes:
- Grand Hotel accommodations
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- All resort amenities
- Welcome amenity
- Friday evening Welcome Reception
- Saturday afternoon Interactive Tasting Journey Lunch-a-Round
- Saturday evening journey through four unique cocktails paired with a four-course dinner
- Sunday Spirits of Mackinac event included from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
About Iron Fish Distilleries
Iron Fish Distillery is Michigan’s first farm distillery to grow its own grain, distill estate spirits, and barrel finish carefully sourced whiskey. Located within the Betsie River watershed, home of the Steelhead, the distillery sits on a restored 120 acre farm in rural Springdale Township in Manistee County that was once abandoned and is now reborn as a thriving agricultural destination.
As a MAEAP certified working farm and distillery, Iron Fish Distillery welcomes more than 100,000 guests each year. Every step of the soil to spirit process takes place on site, beginning in the fields where grain is grown and harvested, followed by milling, mashing, fermenting, distilling, and barrel aging. In addition to estate whiskies made from grain grown on the farm and nearby farms, Iron Fish Distillery sources select bourbons from around the world for barrel finishing. Today, the barrel library includes more than 2,400 barrels, representing a diverse collection of estate distilled and farm finished whiskies shaped by the land, water, and time.
About Maker’s Mark
Established in 1953, Maker’s Mark is a premium American bourbon whisky rooted in tradition and craftsmanship. Founded by Bill Samuels Sr., the brand was designed to stand apart through its smooth character and meticulous production process. Each bottle reflects a dedication to time-honored techniques, quality ingredients, and a philosophy that values flavor over volume.
The Grand Distillers Weekend package can also be booked by calling Grand Hotel Reservations at 1-800-334-7263.
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*Subject to 6% Michigan sales tax, 3% Mackinac Island assessment, 19.5% resort fee, and a $16.00 per person, per stay, baggage-handling charge. Regular children’s rates apply. Extra charges apply for additional adults over double occupancy rates. Dates are subject to availability, 30-day cancellation policy applies.
