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Named the Great Lakes State for its stunning shorelines bordering four Great Lakes and connected by the iconic Mackinac Bridge, Michigan shines in natural beauty. While its cold climate isn’t ideal for sugarcane, rum has taken root here. Sugarcane arrived in the 1800s, but Michigan’s rum story boomed during Prohibition. Detroit’s proximity to Canada made it a notorious hub for rum runners, and the illegal liquor trade flourished. Fast forward to 2008 when laws changed to allow small distilleries to operate in the state. Since craft distillers revived Michigan’s rum scene. Explore Michigan’s rum distilleries on your next Great Lakes adventure.
