About Us
We are a woman owned small batch craft distillery.
Our journey began when the founder obtained his herbalist certification at the local college. He was distilling essential oils and decided he would build his own still. Then a friend remarked, "You know, you can make whiskey with that." And so, the seed was planted. After ten years as a hobbyist, and with lots of encouragement and praise from friends and family, Underworld Distillery was born.
As a skilled craftsman, journeyman electrician, and herbalist, our founder designed and built the equipment used to craft all our spirits. You'll even find his original still column hanging on the wall at the distillery. With a true passion for learning and innovation, we continue to hone our craft and have some wild ideas up our sleeve for the future of Underworld Distillery. We invite you to join us for the adventure.
Bringing Underworld Distillery to life has truly been a collaborative effort. We hold family, friends, and community in high regard here. Through the support of our community, Underworld Distillery became the first and only International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Union distillery in 2022. This honored distinction allows us to provide full benefits and a higher wage to our employees, whom we consider family.
You may ask, "Why the Underworld?" We have great respect and love for mythology, especially Greek mythology. Pamela Smith, a renowned mythologist, asserted, "Myths are the stories we tell ourselves to explain the world around us and the world within us." Myths are about being human; how we interact, how we love, how we grow, how we die. The cyclic nature of life can be seen in the myths from cultures around the world. Most have some version of the Underworld, albeit by various names. At Underworld Distillery, we are reminded that the seasons change, to appreciate this life we have, and to fill it with love (and great libations, of course!).
