A Spirit Reborn: True Standard Distillery Breathes New Life in Historic Property and Wins Recognition

Bates Architects is honored to have received significant recognition, earning the Frederick County Building Industry Association’s Award of Excellence in the Design & Architecture Division for Best Commercial Project. More than just a distillery, True Standard is a testament to what’s possible when vision, preservation, and thoughtful design align.

Please go visit them at their now open business located at 10 N. Carroll Street in the heart of Frederick, Maryland. The space transforms a long-neglected early 20th-century industrial building into a vibrant destination that merges craft with community.

Project Team Members:
Architect: Bates Architects LLC
MEP Engineer: CJL Engineering
Structural Engineer: ADTEK Engineers
Civil Engineer: ADTEK Engineers
Contractor: Keller Brothers and Keller Construction Management
Owners: True Standard Distilling
Photography: Architectural – CPI Productions ; Event – Ak’s GraFix & Photo