History

Ocean City's first distillery since Prohibition, Seacrets Distilling Company, produces Seacrets Spirits – a fearless collection of premium small-batch, handcrafted spirits. The brand was originally launched in 2014 as off-site distilling of vodka, gin and white rum in Rehoboth, DE. Construction of Seacrets Distilling Company began in October 2015, and in June 2016 Ocean City’s first distillery since Prohibition opened. Today the distillery spans 12,000 square feet and produces small-batch spirits using time-honored craft and modern precision. Since opening, Seacrets Distilling has earned over 50 national awards and was named Maryland Rum Distillery Of The Year by the New York International Spirits Competition.

Production / Manufacturing

The distillery describes itself as a producer of small-batch spirits produced with time-honored craft and techniques combined with modern precision. Mash bill, fermentation and distillation take place entirely in-house, and there is an emphasis on local ingredients wherever possible, including GMO-free corn and rye from neighboring regions. The facility offers a 1930s-inspired experience through guided tours, where visitors can witness the full process from grain to bottle. The tour ends in the Speakeasy Tasting Room, and a unique experience is offered with over $1 million in authentic antiques. Seacrets Distilling also markets itself through its ‘The Taste Worth Fighting For’ philosophy.

Products / Whisky Series

Whisky

• Bourbon Whiskey – 45% ABV / 90 proof. Mash bill and aging in new American oak aging (53 gallons) for four years. Described as ‘made with pride’ and emphasizes notes of vanilla, caramel and hints of leather, with a touch of spice and a long finish.
• Distiller’s Reserve Wheated Bourbon Whiskey – Limited Release. 4 years aged in new American white oak barrels, 90 proof. A smooth, creamy texture with honey-vanilla and caramel flavors, along with subtle spices and fruit notes.
• Limited Release: American Whiskey – 45% ABV / 90 proof. ‘American-style whiskey made from scratch in-house,’ distilled from malted barley and aged 4 years in new charred American oak barrels. There is a focus on handcrafted, small-batch production and a high-aging profile.
• WildFire Whiskey – 35% ABV / 70 proof. Handcrafted American whiskey made from scratch and aged in medium-charred new American oak barrels, blended with real cinnamon. A slight sweetness from natural cane sweetener and a pronounced spicy mid-palate.

Tours & Experiences

• Tour & Tasting: A guided tour through the distillation process, about 1 hour, following the grain from the holding room to the bottle. Concludes in the Speakeasy Tasting Room with tastings of three spirit selections.
• Speakeasy Room: The venue for special events and private gatherings – part of the unique distillery experience at Seacrets.
• Mercantile: A shop where visitors can buy Seacrets Spirits and merchandise directly from the distillery.
• Overall experience: Visitors gain a behind-the-barrel understanding of the process combined with a 1930s-inspired atmosphere and authentic period antiques.

Philosophy

Seacrets Distilling positions itself as a premium, handcrafted, small-batch producer with a clear regional identity and a strong festive spirit: blue-spiced and golden rums, sweet white and coconut rum, a particularly smooth vodka and fine gin, as well as further developed flavor varieties and the ‘The Taste Worth Fighting For’ philosophy, which is also reflected in their branding and award recognitions. They emphasize in-house production, use of local ingredients where possible, and that the experience surrounding the setup and the guided tour is a central part of the brand.

Other Details

The distillery marks itself as Ocean City’s first distillery since Prohibition (2016) and has received several national awards, including Maryland Rum Distillery Of The Year. It also produces ready-made Beachin’ Cocktails and a range of flavored vodkas and rum varieties that tie to the distillery’s heritage – including Lime Drop, Passion Fruit and Grapefruit vodkas as well as Coconut, White and Gold rums.