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
cthomas@tenthwarddistilling.com @christene75
Whiskey style
On the rocks with a touch of ginger ale
Favorite Cocktail
Evening Shade – whiskey and peaches! Yum
Phil
MANAGER
Whiskey style
Neat
Favorite Cocktail
Maryland BouleWARDier
Francie
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE
Whiskey style
On the rocks
Favorite Cocktail
Gimlet
Maranda
DISTILLER
Whiskey style
Neat
Favorite Cocktail
Negroni
Gerry
ASSISTANT DISTILLER
Whiskey style
Favorite Cocktail
Kenny
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Whiskey style
On the rocks
Favorite Cocktail
Queen Bee’s Knees
Sarah
EVENTS/SERVER/BARBACK
Whiskey style
Neat
Favorite cocktail
Corpse Reviver
Nick
OFFSITE
Whiskey style
Chilled
Favorite Cocktail
Francis Scotch Key
Shannon
BARTENDER
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
Erica
BARBACK
Whiskey style
Neat
Favorite Cocktail
Absinthe Frappe
Rikki
OFFSITE TASTINGS
Whiskey style
Straight
Favorite Cocktail
Espresso Martini
Nico
OFFSITE TASTINGS
Whiskey style
Straight, unless it’s scotch
Favorite Cocktail
Dresdent’s Blood and Sand
Kim
OFFSITE/EVENTS
Whiskey style
Neat
Favorite Cocktail
Queen Bee’s Knees
Mary
EVENTS
Whiskey style
On the rocks or neat
Favorite Cocktail
Whiskey Sour
Onyx
OFFSITE/PRIVATE EVENTS
Whiskey style
Prefers Absinthe over whiskey!
Favorite Cocktail
Espresso Martini or Absinthe Mojito
Nick
OFFSITE
Whiskey style
On the rocks
Favorite Cocktail
Along came a cider
Ryan
BARBACK
Whiskey style
Neat
Favorite Cocktail
Sazerac
Lexie
BARTENDER
Whiskey style
On the rocks
Favorite Cocktail
Captain and diet
Maggie
OFFSITE
Whiskey style
On the rocks
Favorite Cocktail
Old Fashioned or Painkiller
Ryan
BARBACK
Whiskey style
On the rocks
Favorite Cocktail
Fall Fashioned
Kat
OFFSITE
Whiskey style
Not for me
Favorite Cocktail
Peach Clementine Lemonade Iced Tea
Taylor
BARTENDER/SERVER
Whiskey style
On the rocks
Favorite Cocktail
Dirty Shirley
Diego
OFFSITE/PRIVATE EVENTS
Whiskey style
On the rocks
Favorite Cocktail
Berry Lemon Crush
Sea
PRIVATE EVENTS
Whiskey style
On the rocks
Favorite Cocktail
Queen Bee’s Knees
Verbal
#kittysoze
Whiskey style
In a Saucer
Favorite Coctail
Whisker Sour