We are Tenth Ward Distilling Company. We are proud to be a woman-owned distillery. Founded in 2016 and located in what used to be the Tenth Ward of downtown Frederick, Maryland. Specializing in a variety of spirits and canned cocktails, everything we make is non-traditional and unconventional, which is why we live fearlessly by our slogan – #wardoffordinary.
Our uniquely delicious product lineup includes Absinthe Nouvelle, Genever Gin, Maryland Rye Whiskey, Smoked Bourbon, seasonal liqueurs and the best canned cocktails around. Each item has its own fun twist so we can guarantee you’ll try something you’ve never had before! Lastly, our whiskey selection is all distilled in house, aged right here in Frederick, MD and the grain base is 100% sourced from local farms.
Visit and experience some good vibes in our Cocktail Bar and Tasting Room for spirit tastings, cocktails and live music. Consider hosting your wedding in our event venue, the Whiskey Hall! Find our canned cocktails and spirits at a store near you or if you’re looking for things to do, come see us slinging Tenth Ward at an offsite event.
MEET THE TEAM
Monica
FOUNDER & BOSS LADY @monica_pearce_
Whiskey style
With one ice cube
Favorite Cocktail
Rye Old Fashioned
Christene
SALES MANAGER
@christene75
Whiskey style
On the rocks with a touch of ginger ale
Favorite Cocktail
Evening Shade – whiskey and peaches! Yum
Bret
DISTILLING AND OPERATIONS MANAGER
Whiskey style
Neat
Favorite Cocktail
Boulevardier
Francie
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE
Whiskey style
On the rocks
Favorite Cocktail
Gimlet
Daniel
DISTILLER
Whiskey style
Neat
Favorite Cocktail
$8 Happy Hour Pitchers of Beer
Genevieve
FRONT OF HOUSE ASSOCIATE
Whiskey style
Neat or in a Manhattan
Favorite Cocktail
Genevieve Swizzle…duh!!
Brandi
BARTENDER
Whiskey style
Straight from the bottle
Favorite cocktail
John Daly
Courtney
SERVER/BARTENDER
Whiskey style
Neat
Favorite cocktail
Irish Coffee
Noah
OFFSITE
Whiskey style
In a smoked glass on the rocks
Favorite Cocktail
rum and coke
Nick
OFFSITE
Whiskey style
Chilled
Favorite Cocktail
Francis Scotch Key
Shannon
OFFSITE
Whiskey style
Invisible! But I’ll taste it for the sake of the team
Favorite Cocktail
Anything girly and fruity! Love anything with rum and pineapple
Rikki
OFF-SITE TASTINGS
Whiskey style
Straight
Favorite Cocktail
Espresso Martini
Nico
OFF-SITE TASTINGS
Whiskey style
Straight, unless it’s scotch
Favorite Cocktail
Dresdent’s Blood and Sand
Jenni
OFFSITE
Whiskey style
One ice cube
Favorite Cocktail
Any kind of Mule
Verbal
#kittysoze
Whiskey style
In a Saucer
Favorite Coctail
Whisker Sour