Kevin Sullivan says the new microdistillery he founded with partner Tony Smith will open between mid-May and early June of this year. Smith and Sullivan (that’s the brand name) will start out by making vodka, says Sullivan. Good timing, Kevin. Vodka, which craft bartenders have basically banished from the bar for the past two or three years, is finally starting to make its comeback.

Down the line Smith and Sullivan hopes to introduce grappas, limoncello, and cognacs to the brand.

Sullivan always wanted to run his own business, and Smith is a big wine guy. When Washington State law changed in 2008, opening up opportunities for craft spiritmakers, the two friends saw a viable business opp. Sullivan went on to learn distilling from Washington-State vodka pioneers Don Poffenroth and Kent Fleischmann of Spokane’s Dry Fly.

The distillery’s South Park address—it’s at 9320 15th Avenue South—neighbors Nota Bene Cellars and Cadence Wineries, two of the eight wineries that make up the South Seattle Artisan Wineries. The wineries all open up their tasting rooms on the second Saturday of the month from February through August. No doubt S and S will adjust its hours accordingly.