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A new cocktail bar is coming to Grand Rapids’ East Hills neighborhood.

Long Road Distillers is expanding its West Michigan footprint.

Sunday morning strolls to the farmers market could include a few stumbles home if distillers are given permits to sell at them. 

A pair of West Side institutions are partnering on a maple bourbon that will be released this week.

Sunday morning strolls to the farmers market could include a few stumbles home if...

Long Road Distillers and Blandford Nature Center in Grand Rapids partnered for Long Road Blandford Maple Bourbon.

Joe Hall, a patriarch of one of Australias most successful and respected racing families, has died aged 82.

View Comments Gov. Gretchen Whitmer today signed legislation making business and distribution easier for the states craft spirit makers.  It cuts red tape for Michigan-based craft distilleries and retailers where ready-to-drink cocktails (also know as "canned cocktails") are concerned. These types of beverages have been growing in popularity, particularly during the pandemic.  Spirit makers can increase the alcohol by volume percentage of canned cocktails from 10% to 13.5% so long as they are...