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Great Lakes Distillery, the local maker of Rehorst gin, Roaring Dan’s rum and other spirits, is throwing a grand opening April 7 for its new tasting room, from 7 to 11 p.m. The bar will have snacks and specials on cocktails made from distillery products.

Great Lakes is at 616 W. Virginia St. The tasting room's regular hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.