Stateside Vodka operates out of a 5,000-square-foot facility in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood at 1700 N Hancock Street, founded by Marat Mamedov in 2013. Mamedov, who immigrated from Ukraine as a child, started the operation with a mission to create premium vodka using American-grown corn and wheat, distilling everything on-site with copper pot stills. The distillery focuses exclusively on vodka production, making it one of the few single-spirit focused operations in the city. The journey began when Mamedov, previously working in hospitality, decided to combine his Eastern European heritage with American ingredients and craftsmanship. He spent two years perfecting his recipe and securing proper permits before opening the distillery doors. The operation runs with a small team, emphasizing hands-on production methods and quality control at every step of the process. Visitors can tour the production facility and see the copper stills in action while learning about the distillation process from grain to bottle. The tasting room offers flights of their different vodka expressions, and you can purchase bottles directly from the source. The space maintains an industrial feel that fits perfectly with Fishtown’s character—exposed brick, concrete floors, and the gleaming copper equipment as the centerpiece.