WE LIKE TO KEEP OUR INGREDIENTS CLOSE TO HOME
OUR FOCUS IS GRAIN TO BOTTLE SPIRITS
As a locally-minded business, it is incredibly important to us to source our ingredients as close to home our home in Humboldt, California as possible. We are proud to say that all of the equipment in our distillery is Made in America from our boiler, still, and cooker all the way down to our bottles and corks. Locals can find our products in many local stores, restaurants and bars. We can sell direct to consumer via our web site under the purchase tab. Since we are very small husband and wife operation, distribution is limited to pick up at the tasting room or shipping throughout California.
COMMUNITY, QUALITY, CRAFT
Community
We have been extremely fortunate to be part of such a supportive community! Our first business, Alchemy Construction, has been flourishing in Humboldt County since 1998. From our highly successful Kickstarter campaign and local press — to stores, bars, and restaurants carrying our products — we’re community supported.
Quality
We believe the term “craft distilling” means using raw materials to create a high quality distilled spirit in small batches. Here at Alchemy Distillery, we are actively involved in every stage of production. We highly regard our relationships with our suppliers, distributors, retailers & customers.
Crafted
We believe the term “craft distilling” means using raw materials to create a high quality distilled spirit in small batches. Here at Alchemy Distillery, we are actively involved in every stage of production.
MEET OUR DISTILLERS
Back in 2010, we decided to start our own distillery focusing on high quality grain-to-bottle spirits. As a locally-minded business, It is incredibly important to us to source our ingredients close to home.
Amy Bohner (Owner)
Amy Bohner is a California native who migrated to Humboldt County in 1992 to live “where the forest meets the ocean.”
After attending Humboldt State University, and spending a decade doing social work, Amy met her future husband Steve. In 2004 she joined his company, Alchemy Construction. Amy’s life follows the Confucius’ saying, “Choose a job you love and you will never work a day in your life.” Amy is a proud “woman in business” and a strong participant in her community. Her volunteering spans over two consecutive decades between Humboldt Women for Shelter, Big Brothers Big Sisters, The Rotary Club of Arcata Sunrise and Six Rivers Planned Parenthood and Mountain to the sea Wilderness Camp. During rare time away from the Alchemy projects, Amy enjoys hauling their 1977 vintage painted Airstream around the Country.
Steve Bohner (Owner)
Steve graduated from Humboldt State University in 1995.
He paid his way through Humboldt State University by working in the local lumber mill pulling Green Chain. That led to his first job in the construction field.In 1998, after 10 years experience, Steve got his contractors license and started Alchemy Construction. At the time he only had $500 in his bank account, a few tools, an old Nissan 4×4, and his faithful dog Kira riding along in the front seat. Steve’s hobbies include riding his Harley Road King, playing in local bands including Grout, Garden Weasel, The Hitch, Sad Wings of Destiny, Magnum and currently Lord Ellis (on our KS video’s soundtrack!)
A BUNCH OF AWESOME PEOPLE HELPED US GET STARTED
In March 2014 we launched a Kickstarter campaign. 403 people contributed over a period of 30 days.
Half of the money raised was immediately invested back into 15 independent Humboldt County businesses by purchasing rewards locally. The remaining funds went towards the balance due on our American made still by Vendome Copper and Brass Works in KY! THANK YOU KICKSTARTERS! You supported our dream from the beginning and you will always have a place in our hearts!
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