Detroit City Distillery is growing — and heading north.

The Eastern Market-based craft distiller has opened its first location outside Detroit, adding an outpost inside Foley’s Market in downtown Lexington along Lake Huron (7252 Huron Ave), just in time for the July 4 rush.

The project comes together with Detroit-based Roxbury Group, known for developments like the David Whitney Hotel and Metropolitan Building.

Founded in 2014, DCD built its name on small-batch spirits and a packed tasting room back home. The Lexington spot brings that same formula to a summer-heavy beach town, with daily hours from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Co-founder J.P. Jerome says the goal is a comfortable, year-round gathering place for locals and visitors alike.

I think it's a smart next step. There's been a wave in the last few years of Detroit-based brands that to find new markets and ensure financial sustainability have expanded into the suburbs, state, and beyond.