We Are Patapsco Distilling
Fulfilling Your Dream Is Our
Maryland Made Passion
Scott Jendrek, a Towson University Biology graduate and founder of Patapsco Distilling, began brewing beer over 30 years ago. His career in biotechnology as a protein chemist sparked a passion for fermentation, leading him to hone his skills over the next three decades. Since brewing beer and distilling spirits share similar early stages, Scott eventually developed an enthusiasm for crafting spirits, specifically bourbon.
On April 22, 2017, Patapsco Distilling Company welcomed its first visitors. By December 2019, Scott's wife, Dana, a Penn State graduate with a Microbiology degree and over 28 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, took over the daily operations of the distillery.
Their craft distilling process starts with sound scientific principles, ensuring the final products are of the highest quality. Patapsco Distilling occupies a historic 4,000-square-foot building in the charming historic district of Sykesville, Maryland. All the grains for the three whiskeys are meticulously milled on-site and aged in carefully selected 10-gallon charred white oak barrels. This process infuses each batch of whiskey with distinctive flavors and aromas, giving every bottle its unique character and depth.
Scott & Dana Jendrek
Founders & Distillers
Our Historic Location
7609 Main Street.
Built in 1835, this granite, gable-roof building, originally known as the "old stone store," was home to the town's general store. The building was built by Dr. Orrelana H. Owings who would, thirty years later, fundraise for the construction of Sykesville's first Catholic church which still overlooks the "old stone store," better known today as Patapsco Distilling Company, Sykesville's own Distillery.
It is one of the few buildings still standing in Sykesville having survived the devastating "Black Friday" flood of 1868. During World War II, the second floor of the building was used by Sykesville's Civil Defense, a group charged with protecting and preparing the town in case of enemy invasion.
