Journeyman Distillery Tour — Three Oaks, Michigan

Discover the Journeyman Distillery Tour in Michigan

Explore handcrafted spirits, organic ingredients, and small-batch production at Journeyman Distillery, located inside the historic Featherbone Factory in downtown Three Oaks. This immersive tour highlights the artistry behind Journeyman’s award-winning whiskey, gin, rum, vodka, and liqueurs—all produced with meticulous attention to grain sourcing and traditional distilling methods.
Why it’s special:
Journeyman is one of the few certified organic, grain-to-glass distilleries in the Midwest, operating inside a beautifully restored 19th-century factory.

History/Story of Journeyman Distillery

The distillery opened in 2010 inside the former Featherbone Factory—a landmark built by E.K. Warren in the 1880s to produce corset stays made from turkey feathers. Journeyman embraced the site’s industrial history, preserving the original brickwork, beams, and machinery while building a modern craft distillery. Today, it produces nationally recognized spirits using organic grains sourced from Midwest family farms.

What You’ll See & Do on the Journeyman Distillery Tour

• Tour the restored Featherbone Factory and its historic industrial architecture

• See the full grain-to-glass process: milling, mashing, fermenting, and distilling

• View copper stills, fermentation tanks, and temperature-controlled storage

• Learn how Journeyman ages its whiskey in American oak barrels

• Explore the bottling line and packaging area

• Sample a curated flight of spirits (21+)

• Visit the on-site Staymaker Restaurant and cocktail bar after the tour

Hands-On Elements: Smell and touch grains, aroma kits, barrel-stave displays, spirit-tasting.
Photo/Video Policy: Photos allowed throughout; avoid flash near control panels.
Souvenirs & Extras: Bottles, tasting-room exclusives, apparel, cocktail ingredients, glassware, gift sets.

Pricing of the Journeyman Distillery Tour

• Journeyman Distillery Tour: $20 per person

  • Includes a guided tour

  • Includes a tasting flight for adults 21+

• Ages 5–20: $5 (no tasting)

• Kids under 5: Free

• Private and group tours available

Practical Info for Visiting Journeyman

Duration: 60 minutes
Format: Guided walking tour + tasting
Schedule & Seasonality: Offered year-round
Working Hours:

• Monday–Thursday: Typically 12:00 PM–8:00 PM

• Friday–Sunday: 12:00 PM–10:00 PM
  (Tour slots vary)
  Audience: Cocktail lovers, whiskey fans, foodies, craft-beverage travelers
  Accessibility: Most areas accessible; some flooring historic and uneven
  Safety & Restrictions:

• Must be 21+ to drink

• Closed-toe shoes recommended

• Follow guide instructions around equipment
  Languages: English
  Group Visits: Popular for bachelor/bachelorette groups and corporate outings
  What to Bring/Wear: Valid ID, comfortable shoes
  Facilities: Tasting room, restaurant, gift shop, restrooms, parking
  Closures & Downtime: Distilling may pause during weekends or cleaning cycles

Nearby

• Acorn Theater

• Three Oaks downtown shops & galleries

• Warren Dunes State Park

• Journeyman’s Putting Green & Event Hall

FAQs About Visiting Journeyman Distillery

Is the distillery fully organic?
Yes—Journeyman is a certified organic distillery using only organic grains.

Do tastings come with the tour?
Yes—all adults 21+ receive a tasting flight at the end of the tour.

Can kids come along?
Kids are allowed, but only adults 21+ can taste; ages 5–20 require a reduced ticket.

Are all spirits made on-site?
Yes—Journeyman mills, mashes, ferments, distills, ages, and bottles everything in-house.

Is the Staymaker Restaurant worth visiting?
Absolutely—the restaurant is known for excellent cocktails and farm-style meals sourced locally.