Mcclintock Distilling Company

What Mcclintock Distilling Company does

McClintock Distilling Company is a privately held, founder-owned craft distillery established in 2014 and headquartered in a 5,000 sq ft facility at 35 South Carroll Street in downtown Frederick, Maryland. It is Maryland's first USDA Certified Organic distillery, producing a portfolio of eight spirit SKUs across three gins (Forager, Gardener's, and Reserve), two vodkas (Epiphany and Oro Cucumber Lime), two whiskeys (Bootjack Rye and Matchstick Straight Bourbon), and a Coffee Liqueur. The production process is differentiated by in-house stone burr milling of heirloom organic grains, copper pot still distillation, vapor-infusion gin production, and a specialty barrel aging program that uses Madeira wine casks, Cognac barrels, and añejo tequila barrels, including what the company positions as the first American gin aged in Cognac barrels.

The business operates a hybrid revenue model combining direct-to-consumer spirit sales through an on-site tasting room, online ordering via Toasttab, and shipping via Potomac Wines & Spirits; regional wholesale distribution into restaurants and retail across Maryland, Delaware, and Washington D.C.; event venue rental for weddings ($8,000-$9,000), corporate events (from $4,000), and private after-hours events (from $2,000); and educational offerings including a Distilling 101 class and courses through Frederick Community College. The tasting room generates foot traffic via free Saturday/Sunday tours and $5 tasting flights (refundable with bottle purchase). The company has 1-10 employees and is co-founded by Tyler Hegamyer and Braeden Bumpers, with no disclosed external funding, parent company, or institutional investors.

Name

Mcclintock Distilling Company

Legal name

McClintock Distilling Company

Website

https://mcclintockdistilling.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Distilled Spirits

NAICS

Distilleries (31214)

akta.pro primary industry

Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Distilled Spirits Production & Distilling (AFAFAAAC), Distilleries (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAG), Spirits Distillery Tours & Tastings (Whiskey, Rum, Gin, Vodka) (THAJAGAF)

Keywords

• Craft distillery
• Organic spirits
• Artisanal gin
• Whiskey production
• Event venue rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Frederick

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Spirit Bottle Sales: Direct retail sales of spirits including gin, vodka, whiskey, cordials, and liqueurs through the tasting room and online ordering with curbside pickup and local delivery.
2. Event Venue Rental: Revenue from hosting weddings, private events, and corporate functions. Wedding venue rental ranges from $8,000-$9,000 for Saturday/Friday events. Full-day corporate events starting at $4,000. After-hours private events starting at $2,000.
3. Educational Classes: Distilling classes including Distilling 101 immersive day-long course, and courses through Frederick Community College (Gin 101, Maryland Whiskey 101, Spirits Sensory).
4. Tasting Fees: Tasting flights cost $5 and are fully refunded with the purchase of any bottle. Tours are free of charge.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

McClintock Distilling Company is a USDA Certified Organic craft distillery in Frederick, Maryland that produces and sells a portfolio of spirits including three gins (Forager, Gardener's, Reserve), two vodkas (Epiphany, Oro Cucumber Lime), two whiskeys (Bootjack Rye, Matchstick Straight Bourbon), and Coffee Liqueur, all made from certified organic heirloom grains milled in-house and distilled in copper pot stills. In addition to bottle sales, the company operates an on-site tasting room with tours, hosts educational distilling classes, and rents its 5,000-square-foot venue for weddings and private events.

Product overview

McClintock Distilling Company is an award-winning USDA Certified Organic craft distillery in Frederick, MD, producing a portfolio of spirits including three gins (Forager Gin, Gardener's Gin, Reserve Gin), two vodkas (Epiphany Vodka, Oro Cucumber Lime Infused Vodka), two whiskeys (Bootjack Rye Whiskey, Matchstick Straight Bourbon Whiskey), and Coffee Liqueur. The distillery also offers experiential services including guided distillery tours, tasting flights, educational distilling classes, and venue rental for weddings and private events. All spirits are made from certified organic, locally sourced heirloom grains milled in-house using a stone burr mill.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Forager Gin
• Gardener's Gin A bright and refreshing USDA Certified Organic botanical-forward gin aged in Madeira wine casks, 86 Proof (43% ABV), with hibiscus and lavender nosing and a refreshing, zesty taste of cucumber, citrus, and lemongrass.
• McClintock's Reserve Gin The first American gin to be aged in Cognac barrels, 95.4 Proof (47.7% ABV), with bold nosing of citrus, dark fruits, and baking spices and a complex sweet-and-spicy taste.
• Epiphany Vodka A double-distilled and triple-filtered USDA Certified Organic vodka, 80 Proof (40% ABV), smooth and crisp with a sweet, earthy flavor and creamy finish.
• Oro Cucumber Lime Infused Vodka A USDA Certified Organic vodka aged in añejo tequila barrels with fresh cucumber and lime flavor and a mellow wheat-vodka finish.
• Bootjack Rye Whiskey A Maryland-style USDA Certified Organic rye whiskey using 75% Danko Rye in its pre-prohibition mash bill, 90 Proof (45% ABV), with dark cherry and marzipan nosing, bold and spicy rye flavor, and a sweet banana bread finish.
• Matchstick Straight Bourbon Whiskey A Maryland twist on bourbon with mash bill of yellow king corn, red fife wheat, and Danko Rye, 90 Proof (45% ABV), with intense honey and figs nosing, bold tobacco and charcoal notes, and a vanilla, caramel, and butterscotch finish.
• Coffee Liqueur An artisanal liqueur made with locally sourced coffee, 60 Proof (30% ABV), reminiscent of cold brew with notes of dark chocolate, cinnamon, and walnut, designed as a sipping spirit over ice or in classic Espresso Martini or Black Russian cocktails.
• Distillery Tours and Tastings Guided tours of the distillery production floor and tasting flights of the spirit lineup at the Frederick tasting room. Tours run free of charge on Saturdays and Sundays; tastings cost $5 per person and are fully refunded with the purchase of any bottle.
• Distilling 101 Class Immersive day-long distilling course teaching whiskey production from grain to bottle. Includes hands-on distillation, a 2-liter cask of whiskey made during class, 2 custom bottles, educational materials, and meals.
• Weddings and Private Events Venue Rental Event venue rental for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations in a 5,000-square-foot space featuring a tasting room, barrel room, full catering prep area, and 40ft rustic bar, accommodating up to 225 cocktail-style or 140 seated guests. Saturday rentals $9,000, Friday rentals $8,000, full-day corporate events from $4,000, after-hours private events from $2,000.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% USDA Certified Organic production from certified organic grain sources
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Potomac Wines & SpiritscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party shipping partner that handles spirit distribution to customers outside the local delivery area. McClintock offers shipping via this partner for customers who do not live nearby.
• Element ShrubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal artisan supplier providing cocktail shrubs (Honeydew Jalapeno Shrub, Grapefruit Vanilla Shrub, Blueberry Rosemary Shrub) used in signature cocktail recipes at the tasting room.
• Frederick Community CollegeminorOthersEducational partnership offering community courses including Gin 101, Maryland Whiskey 101, and Spirits Sensory (nosing and tasting education) through the college's continuing education program.
• Pearly Kate PhotographyminorOthersWedding photography partner featured in Spring Speakeasy wedding gallery on McClintock's website.
• Celebrated EventsminorOthersWedding photography partner featured in January Rustic wedding gallery on McClintock's website.
• Kait Winston PhotographyminorOthersWedding photography partner featured in October Classic wedding gallery on McClintock's website.
• Cork and Banner VideographersminorOthersWedding videography partner featured in Spring Styled Shoot content on McClintock's website.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dry Fly Distilling: Pacific Northwest craft distillery producing wheat vodka, gin, and whiskey from locally sourced grains. Comparable as a small-scale craft producer with a strong regional identity and tasting room experience.
• Copper Fox Distillery: Virginia craft distillery producing malt whisky, gin, and apple brandy with proprietary grain-malting and barrel-aging programs. Comparable as a Mid-Atlantic craft producer with hands-on, artisanal production methods.
• Corsair Distillery: Tennessee-based craft distillery with multiple locations producing gin, whiskey, vodka, and rum using experimental grain bills and barrel finishes. Comparable in product breadth and innovation-focused craft approach.
• Catoctin Creek Distilling Company: Virginia-based craft distillery producing whiskey, gin, and brandy with a focus on certified organic and kosher production. Closest comparable in scale, geography (Mid-Atlantic), and organic/quality-driven positioning to McClintock.
• Wilderness Trail Distillery: Kentucky craft bourbon and rye distillery with a tasting room and visitor experience. Comparable as an independently owned craft producer in the premium whiskey space with branded experiential offerings.
• New Riff Distilling: Kentucky craft distillery producing bourbon, rye, and malt whiskey with a tasting room experience. Comparable as an independently owned craft distillery competing in the premium whiskey and gin categories.
• Treaty Oak Distilling: Texas craft distillery producing gin, vodka, whiskey, and rum with on-site dining and event programming. Comparable as a craft distillery combining spirits production with a hospitality/event venue revenue model.
• Few Spirits: Evanston, Illinois craft distillery producing gin, whiskey, and vodka with a tasting room and on-site experience. Comparable as a small-batch craft producer with a strong experiential component and direct-to-consumer sales.
• Sagamore Spirit: Maryland-based rye whiskey producer with a tasting room experience and regional distribution. Directly comparable as a Maryland craft distillery competing for the same on-premise and retail accounts.
• Green Hat Distillery: Washington, D.C.-based craft distillery producing gin, vodka, and whiskey. Operates in the same regional footprint (MD/DE/DC) and competes for overlapping on-premise placements and tasting room visitors.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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