At Tarik Areke, people are often surprised to learn just how small and hands-on our operation truly is. From the outside, our presence feels much larger—but behind every bottle is a tight-knit team working with heart, hustle, and heritage. Every drop of our handcrafted Ethiopian spirit is produced, bottled, labeled, and packaged on our modest yet mighty 2,700-square-foot production floor in Washington, D.C.

We are proud to run our distillery with a rotating crew of dedicated workers—craftspeople who bring care and character to each batch we make. There's no corporate machine behind us, no massive facility—just a passionate group driven by tradition and love for what we do. Every element of our process, from sourcing ingredients to sealing the final product, is handled with intention and respect for the generations that came before us.

Tarik Areke was born out of a desire to honor our roots and share something deeply personal: a spirit that carries the flavors, memories, and warmth of Ethiopia. It’s not just about what’s in the bottle—it’s about the people who make it, the culture that shapes it, and the community that supports it. We’re small by design, because we believe in making every bottle count.