Tenth Ward Distilling Company sits in downtown Frederick, Maryland, bringing craft spirits to this historic city’s revitalized core. Founded by Monica Pearce and Kyle Pfalzer in 2016, the distillery occupies a renovated space on East Patrick Street, where they’ve built a production facility focused on small-batch whiskey, gin, and rum. Both founders brought business backgrounds to their distilling venture – Pearce from marketing and Pfalzer from finance – but found themselves drawn to the craft of distillation and the community aspect of running a local distillery. They spent years perfecting their recipes before opening to the public, working with a 500-liter German copper still to create their signature spirits. The operation reflects Frederick’s growing craft beverage scene, joining the city’s established breweries and cideries as part of a walkable downtown drinking district. You’ll find them producing everything from a corn-forward whiskey to botanical gin, with each spirit reflecting their commitment to quality ingredients and careful distillation. The tasting room offers a chance to sample their full range while learning about their process, and they’ve become a regular stop for both locals and visitors exploring Frederick’s historic downtown.