Qualified Distiller Certificate

The Qualified Small Distiller Application is NOW OPEN. All applications must be received by June 13, 2025 at 5 p.m. This application is to be considered a qualified small distiller beginning January 1, 2026. 

Press Release: Michigan Craft Beverage Council Announces Application for Qualified Small Distiller Program 

The Qualified Small Distiller Certificate is available to Michigan small distillers and equivalent out-of-state distillers who are committed to using at least 40% Michigan-grown and harvested grain in their base distillate. The certificate is the first step in adjusting the gross profit that a small distiller returns to the MLCC. While the application period for this certificate has ended, the program still exists! Learn more about the Qualified Small Distiller Certificate.

The annual certificate must be renewed each year by July 1 to be eligible for the following year. 

Qualified Distiller Certification Additional Information

Contact information, FAQ's, and more can be found on MDARD's page for the Qualified Distiller Certificate.