Lyon Distilling

LYON RUM is the flagship product of Windon Distilling, located in Saint Michaels, Maryland, steps from the Chesapeake Bay. Founded in 2012, the distillery launched on 12/7/13 with a signature line of rums paying tribute to the rich, spirited traditions of the Eastern Shore. LYON spirits start with intentionally-sourced raw ingredients, and are truly hand-crafted – mashed, fermented, and double-distilled in small pot stills – every step of the way, resulting in a superior and unique final product. The goal is to create distinctly American spirits – working to define the category of New American Rum, while experimenting with obscure and varied finishes. Every spirit passes through the hands, and discerning palates, of the LYON RUM team.

CEO & Founder Jaime Windon spent years working in the hospitality industry as a bartender, developing a keen taste for a perfectly balanced cocktail. Living in South America & Kenya, and traveling through Europe, India and the Caribbean, further refined her knowledge of, and affinity for, obscure and rare flavors – she favors twists on classics, and will gladly tell you how to make a flawless Rum Old Fashioned (the inspiration for LYON Rock & Rum), or the ideal Rum Negroni. Intrigued by the resurgence of small-scale, craft distilling, and fueled by the desire to create something new & notable, Jaime is proud to help revive the illustrious history of Maryland distilling. She currently oversees sales and operations at the distillery, and works constantly to promote and grow the craft spirits industry locally, serving as president of the Maryland Distillers Guild.