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
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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.
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.
NIC
Assistant Alchemist + Bagel World Fan
Shift Drink: Pineapple Breeze
Preferred Classic: Dark and Stormy
ERICA
Bartender + Charcoal Artist
Shift Drink: Scorpio
Preferred Classic: Black Manhattan
DAVE
Bartender + Art Show Director
Shift Drink: Mandrake's Lament
Preferred Classic: Mai Tai
CHRISTINE
Bartender + Classic Film Buff
Shift Drink: Amber Rum, Rocks
Preferred Classic: Old Fashioned
KEVIN
Bartender + Bosnian Historian
Shift Drink: Hazelnut Espresso Martini
Preferred Classic: White Russian
PAM
Bartender + Triumphant Return
Shift Drink: Becky
Preferred Classic: Old Fashioned