Welcome to Up North Sips

Welcome to Up North Sips — a relaxed, Michigan-first guide to whiskey, wine, and cider.

If you’ve ever stood in a store staring at a wall of bottles wondering which one is actually worth it, this is for you.

If you’ve ever driven “up north” and thought there must be a better place to stop than this, this is also for you.

Up North Sips exists for one simple reason:

Michigan is making far better spirits, wines, and ciders than most people realize — but it’s easy to overthink, overspend, or just give up.

This isn’t a tasting-notes flex.

This isn’t hype.

This isn’t chasing every limited release.

Instead, you’ll find:

• Straightforward bottle recommendations

• Simple guides to Michigan producers

• Easy weekend “sip trips”

• Occasional gear and glassware suggestions

• One weekly email with 2–3 things actually worth your time

Think of this as a shortcut — a way to enjoy Michigan-made drinks without turning it into homework.

Most weeks, you’ll get:

• One bottle worth trying

• One place worth visiting

• One idea worth saving for later

If that sounds useful, you’re in the right place.