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. We're inspired by the power and beauty of change, the idea that the everyday can become extraordinary.

In 2026, we opened our own distillery in North Bethesda, and for the first time, every bottle is made by the people whose name is on the label.

From our home in Bethesda, we invite you to slow down, savor, and celebrate with us.

Meet the Stills

Joy & Steph

Our alembic stills are named for our founders' mothers. These stills are at the heart of a distillery where our spirits are crafted, blended and bottled by hand, in small batches, right here in North Bethesda.

  • Small-batch · made in Maryland

  • All-natural botanicals

  • Distilling, blending and bottling under one roof

Come see it for yourself.

Opening Soon · North Bethesda

A bottle shop, bar, Library Lounge and Garden; light bites and arguably the most unique cocktails in Montgomery County. Be the first to know when we open to the public.