Spirits that transform the everyday into the extraordinary.
Born in Bethesda · Loved Everywhere
Craft vodka, gin, whiskey and a lineup of American liqueurs, made in our own North Bethesda distillery.
Est. 2018 · North Bethesda, Maryland
Made the way we'd want to drink it.
Spirits that turn the everyday into something worth slowing down for… small batch, and a little out of the ordinary.
The Lineup
Far from ordinary.
Botanical Liqueur
25% ABV · 50 Proof
Color-changing, blended from 13 distinct herbs & flowers.
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Vodka
40% ABV · 80 Proof
Distilled from grain on our stills, Joy & Steph.
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Botanical Gin
45% ABV · 90 Proof
Bright, aromatic, unmistakably botanical.
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Lemon Vodka
40% ABV · 80 Proof
Crisp citrus over a clean, smooth base.
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Bourbon Whiskey
Born in Bethesda
Small-batch bourbon, made in Maryland.
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Kent Cob Hazelnut Whiskey
40% ABV · 80 Proof
Bourbon with hazelnut & natural flavors.
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Where to Buy
Find Butterfly near you.
Available at Montgomery County ABS stores and select retailers across Maryland and DC. Online ordering and pickup arrive when we open to the public.
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Maryland
Stocked at County-operated stores across Montgomery County.
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Born in Bethesda.
Loved everywhere.
The Distillery
Butterfly Spirits was founded in 2018 by Alyssa and Josh Ammerman, Montgomery County natives who believe a spirit should be beautiful, a little surprising, and easy to love.
Today we distill in North Bethesda, where we invite you to slow down, savor, and celebrate with us.
Meet the Stills
Joy & Steph
Our lambic stills, named for our founders' mothers.
Our Team
The people behind it.
Alyssa Ammerman
Founder & Owner
Josh Ammerman
Co-Founder
Bryan Roman
Director of Operations
Alex Morsechi
General Manager
Melanie Osipowicz
Marketing & Comms · Sales
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Opening Soon · North Bethesda
Come find the magic.
A bottle shop, bar, Library Lounge and Garden — lite bites and arguably the most unique cocktails in Montgomery County. Be the first to know when we open to the public.
Private Label
Your spirit. Our craft.
ustom and private-label spirits, distilled in North Bethesda for bars, brands, and one-of-a-kind events.