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American Fifth Spirits

Distillery

4.5 (412 on Google)

About American Fifth Spirits

American Fifth Spirits is a distillery and cocktail bar on North Larch Street in Lansing. Google lists it under brewery, distillery and cocktail bar. Its website says the spirits are made with the best resources the distillers can source regionally.

The spirits list covers bourbon whiskey, gin, vodka, malt whiskey and white rum. The website describes the white rum as Agricole-style, made with 100% Colombian panela. It also lists a fernet liqueur built from 17 botanicals, herbs and spices.

There are liqueurs too. The site lists a salted caramel cream liqueur, a bourbon cream liqueur and a cherry vanilla spiced rum made with Michigan tart cherry.

The tasting room is where it comes together. The website says you can taste spirits, order handcrafted cocktails, buy bottles and have some snacks. Game night runs every Wednesday night.

From American Fifth Spirits' own website and its Google listing, read October 12, 2026.

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

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Google rating

4.5out of 5

4.5 on Google from 412 reviews, as of September 2026.

Questions people ask

Can I try the spirits before buying a bottle?

Yes. Its website says the tasting room lets you taste spirits, get handcrafted cocktails and purchase bottles.

Is there food?

The website mentions tasty snacks in the tasting room. It does not describe a full kitchen.

Does it host events?

Yes. Its events page lists game night every Wednesday night.

Is it wheelchair accessible?

Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom and seating.

Which breweries are close by?

Lansing Brewing Company is 0.2 miles away. Midtown Brewing Co. is 0.5 miles away, and Sleepwalker is 0.9 miles away. Ozone's Brewhouse is 1.2 miles away.

Answers come from American Fifth Spirits' website and its Google listing, read October 12, 2026.

Breweries near American Fifth Spirits

Before you visit American Fifth Spirits

You can taste, order a drink, take a bottle home and snack along the way. Wednesday is game night, so it suits an evening out with friends.

Check americanfifthspirits.com for the current menu and hours before you go. The site also has cocktail recipes if you want to try something at home first.

Lansing Brewing Company is 0.2 miles away, and Midtown Brewing Co. is 0.5 miles away. Both make an easy second stop for beer.