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It all began in Salem in the 1830's.

As the Temperance Movement started gaining traction a local Reverend, named George Cheever, decided he'd champion the cause by writing a thinly veiled personal attack on local distiller John Stone...

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The story behind deacon giles distillery
The cofounders of deacon giles distillery
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This story inspired us to revive the art of distilling in a town once rich in both trade and spirits, but sadly devoid of distilleries for the last 100 years. We set out to roll up our sleeves and craft something exceptional using our own hands, uniquely infused with our personalities and steeped in history. 

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The Team

OUR TEAM MEMBERS

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IAN HUNTER

Co-Founder + Count de Monet

Shift Drink: Hemingway Daiquiri

Preferred Classic: Sazerac

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Former musician, teacher, network technician, sales representative, operations manager, and accountant. Still an accountant, sales representative, operations manager, network technician, teacher and musician. Proud father, [very] fortunate husband, dog lover and inadvertent cat antagonist. History nerd, air-cooled VW enthusiast and skipper of a boat any chance he can get.

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JESSE BRENNEMAN

Co-Founder + Chief Alchemist

Shift Drink: Surfrider

Preferred Classic: Old Fashioned

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With 14+ years in alcoholic beverage production, Jesse has crafted libations throughout the northeast, including roles at Old Dominion, Gordon Biersch, and Harpoon Breweries. His interest in distilling formed when he started exploring cocktails as a break from the saturation of hoppy beers available. When he’s not distilling, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, often hiking, biking or gardening at their home in Salem.

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NIC

Assistant Alchemist + Bagel World Fan

Shift Drink: Pineapple Breeze

Preferred Classic: Dark and Stormy

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ERICA

Bartender + Charcoal Artist

Shift Drink: Scorpio

Preferred Classic: Black Manhattan

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DAVE

Bartender + Art Show Director

Shift Drink: Mandrake's Lament

Preferred Classic: Mai Tai

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CHRISTINE

Bartender + Classic Film Buff

Shift Drink: Amber Rum, Rocks

Preferred Classic: Old Fashioned

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KEVIN

Bartender + Bosnian Historian

Shift Drink: Hazelnut Espresso Martini

Preferred Classic: White Russian

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PAM

Bartender + Triumphant Return

Shift Drink: Becky

Preferred Classic: Old Fashioned

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