Who We Are
California In Its Natural State
At Humboldt Distillery, we aim to capture the spirit of California in its natural state. Surrounded by beautiful undeveloped coastline and old-growth redwood forests, we are ever mindful of our environmental impact. We prioritize organic ingredients and production methods because it is better for the environment, and we work to support efforts that preserve the coast and waterways throughout California for future generations.
Meet Our Team
Meet Our Team
Everyone on our small but mighty team plays an integral role in the making and the selling of our Humboldt spirits. Click on the picture to learn more about each individual.
Abe
Courtney
Grace
Mike
Jessica
Cody
Makayla
Walter
Meg
Meghan
Ali
The '57 Chevy Bel Air
Abe
Founder & Head DistillerFavorite Cocktail: Hemp Highball
Where are you from: Humboldt County
Favorite thing to do in Humboldt: Going swimming at the river
Favorite Quote: “The coldest winter I ever saw was the summer I spent in San Francisco.” — Mark Twain
Courtney
Director of OperationsFavorite Cocktail: Vodka soda with a squeeze of lemon
Where are you from: Clive, Iowa
Favorite thing to do in Humboldt: Late summer afternoons at the river
Favorite Quote: “Keep your eye on the doughnut, not on the hole.” — David Lynch
Grace
Assistant DistillerFavorite Cocktail: Moscow Mule, Vodka,soda water and cranberry, Lemon Drop, Eureka and Hot Toddys
Where are you from: Humboldt County
Favorite thing to do in Humboldt: River Days and Rainy Day Porch Sitting. Country drives from the mountains to the ocean.
Favorite Quote: “One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.” — Bob Marley
Mike
Barrel Program Specialist, Organic Systems Consultant, In-House HandymanFavorite Cocktail: Since Double IPA is not a cocktail, I’ll go with Humboldt Malt on the rocks.
Where are you from? Anderson, CA
Favorite thing to do in Humboldt: Beers, Beaches, and BBQ
Favorite Quote: “The sun’s not yellow, it’s chicken!” — Bob Dylan
Jessica
Marketing AssistantFavorite Cocktail: Screwdriver
Where are you from: Santa Rosa, but have lived in Humboldt for most of my life
Favorite thing to do in Humboldt: Explore the redwoods and beaches
Favorite Quote: “You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” — Mae West
Cody
Bottling AssistantFavorite Cocktail: Mai Tai
Where are you from: Santa Cruz, CA
Favorite thing to do in Humboldt: Hiking in the redwoods
Favorite Quote: “Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.” —William Shakespeare
Makayla
Bottling AssistantFavorite Cocktail: John Daly
Where are you from: Born and raised in Humboldt County!
Favorite thing to do in Humboldt: Go for a refreshing hike, have a beach day, admire the nature around me, and find good places to eat.
Favorite Quote: “If we save our wild places, we will ultimately save ourselves.” – Steve Erwin
Walter
Fluid Containment TechFavorite Cocktail: Hemp Highball
Where are you from: Born and raised in Chico, CA
Favorite thing to do in Humboldt: Adventure
Favorite Quote: “Why limit happy to an hour?” — Self
Meg
Northern California Market ManagerFavorite Cocktail: High Thyme
Where are you from: Petaluma, CA
Favorite thing to do in California: Diving and fishing
Favorite Quote: “Storms make trees take deeper roots” —Dolly Parton
Meghan
Southern California Market ManagerFavorite Cocktail: Humboldt Vodka Martini with herbed olive oil
Where are you from: East Coast (Connecticut)
Favorite thing to do in California: Sunset hikes, desert trips.
Favorite Quote: “Accept the presence of thorns, but let the rose inspire you” — Steve Pavlina
Ali
Bay Area Market ManagerFavorite Cocktail: Chocolate espresso martini
Where are you from: Morgan Hill, CA
Favorite thing to do in California: My two favorite things are food and my dog, Luke. So on a typical day off, I’m either checking out a new restaurant with friends, or headed out to one of California’s gorgeous wineries with my loyal companion.
Favorite quote: “You cant cry on a diamond’s shoulder, and diamonds wont keep you warm at night, but they’re sure fun when the sun shines.” — Elizabeth Taylor
The '57 Chevy Bel Air
Resident Old CarFavorite Cocktail: Synthetic Motor Oil, with a Squeeze of Friction Modifier
Where are you from: Oakland Assembly, Elmhurst, Oakland, California
Favorite thing to do in Humboldt: Hang out in the back of the distillery
Favorite Quote: “I like fixin’ up old cars and doing things with my family.” – Grandmaster Flash
In the Heart of Humboldt
Our spirits are 60% water, and Humboldt County’s pristine water sources are a big part of what we think makes our product special. Fishing at the river or enjoying the beach are top pastimes here in Humboldt, and we are committed to doing what we can to protect the landscapes that we love for future generations.
California Coastkeeper Alliance
Through our partnership with CCKA, we are able to support an organization that is not only grounded in science, but that also takes action to fight for California’s coast and waterways so local communities have access to healthy and clean waters. During our “Toast to the Coast” campaign, a portion of the proceeds from each Humboldt Distillery Organic Vodka bottle sold at participating retailers will be donated to CCKA with the hopes that the support will increase awareness of and engagement in efforts that make for a more drinkable, fishable and swimmable California.
Learn MoreA Sustainable Process
In as many ways as possible, we aim to ensure that our distillery is a low-impact business. There’s no dangerous waste or nasty byproducts coming from our facility, and we recycle wherever possible. And by jumping through the hoops to become a certified-organic distillery, we are doing what we can to impact our supply chain and ensure that our product is as sustainable as possible.
