Beaver Pond Distillery

Tucked away in the serene woods of Petersham, Massachusetts, Beaver Pond Distillery sits a mile away from the Quabbin Reservoir, nestled beside a tranquil pond. Our distillery crafts Eau de Vie, or 'water of life,' using fruit sourced from neighboring farms in Central Massachusetts and New York. This unsweetened fruit brandy perfectly encapsulates the ripest flavors of the fruits we use.

Every drop is lovingly hand-crafted, distilled in a small, German-made copper still with a capacity of just 50 gallons. This meticulous process ensures that we capture the heart of each batch, offering a unique and intimate experience with every taste.

The inspiration for our distillery traces back to the travels of Jerry, who first fell in love with Eau de Vie in the Pyrenees while visiting a distillery in a quaint village. Over the years, he has journeyed through the former Yugoslavia, California, Austria, France, and Germany, tasting and perfecting the art of fruit brandy-making. Today, after decades as an immigration lawyer, Jerry is following his passion and reviving the enchanting flavors he first encountered in Europe.