21st Amendment Distillery
About Us
Owner - Jeff Palleschi
Owner - Jeff Palleschi
Owner, Jeff Palleschi grew up in Swampscott, MA and attended Norwich University in Vermont. After graduating, Jeff joined the United States Marine Corps.
While serving in the USMC Jeff fell in love with Bourbon Whiskey, America’s Spirit. After serving honorably Jeff worked in corporate America for 20 years in Domestic & International sales.
Jeff enjoyed International sales especially, but always wanted to be an entrepreneur and dreamed of building a Distillery. In 2017 Jeff attended Moonshine University and began crafting his plan.
In September 2023 Jeff opened 21st Amendment Distillery in downtown Vero Beach, FL.
When Jeff is not at 21AD he is spending time with his wife Jennifer and Vinny, their Min Pin Chihuahua.
Jeff’s favorite Spirit: Bourbon Whiskey – Neat.
Drink alcohol how you want to drink alcohol! Don’t pander to the “experts” who say you should drink your favorite sprit a certain way. Isn’t that what AMERICA is all about!
– Jeff Palleschi
Distiller - Jared Haley
Jared’s background in bartending and mixology got him into distilling back in 2017. Since then, he has gone onto open a distillery in Leeds, Alabama; then joined another distillery in Tampa, Florida whose spirits would win several awards. He enjoys a good toro cigar and bourbon on the rocks.
General Manager - Tim Mershon
General Manager - Tim Mershon
General Manager, Tim Mershon was born in Fort Collins, Colorado. Spending much of his childhood moving throughout the Midwest, he finally made his way to Ft Myers, Florida, after living in almost 80 cities and towns.
Upon graduating from Riverdale High School in Fort Myers, he went on to attend Florida State University and Daytona State College. His passion for people and the Hospitality Industry led to a focus on Business and Hospitality Management while working in Hotel Operations throughout his college years.
After opening and operating a variety of different concepts throughout Florida, Tim arrived in Vero Beach in 2013 where he fell in love with the people and way of life. Tim joined the 21st Amendment team in June of 2024 after operating many successful venues in the area, including Southern Social Kitchen & Bar and Costa D’ Este Beach Resort and Spa.