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...
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.
OUR TEAM MEMBERS
IAN HUNTER
Co-Founder + Count de Monet
Shift Drink: Hemingway Daiquiri
Preferred Classic: Sazerac
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.
JESSE BRENNEMAN
Co-Founder + Chief Alchemist
Shift Drink: Surfrider
Preferred Classic: Old Fashioned
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.
ANGELA GENDALL
Director of Sales + Road Warrior
Shift Drink: Inner City Pigeon
Preferred Classic: The Last Word
For the past 11 years, Angela has worked for leading fine wine producers, retailers, and distributors. Thirsty for more, she has turned her focus towards promoting exceptionally made craft spirits and now helps share the unique + intriguing culture and history (and daiquiris) of Deacon Giles Distillery.
MAX FREEDLUND
Assistant Alchemist + Heavy Metal Fan
Shift Drink: Hemingway Daiquiri
Preferred Classic: G+T
PETER MARSALA
Lead Bartender + Cocktail Wizard
Shift Drink: Gold Fashioned
Preferred Classic: Penicillin
DAVE SERIGHELLI
Bartender + Art Show Director
Shift Drink: Mandrake's Lament
Preferred Classic: Mai Tai
DESI
Bartender + Enigma
Shift Drink: Mai Tai
Preferred Classic: Old Fashioned
CHRISTINE VAUGHN
Bartender + Purveyor of Snark
Shift Drink: Mai Tai
Preferred Classic: Negroni
PAM GIARDI
Bartender + Triumphant Return
Shift Drink: Becky
Preferred Classic: Old Fashioned