Szczypkowski
Holy Ghost Distillery, Inc. — White Haven, PA
Pennsylvania
With three children grown, Janice and John decided to give a new chapter their full attention, the distillery says. Read the brand history
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| Label Name | Spirit Type | Status | Approval Date | Producer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Szczypkowski Banana VODKA - OTHER FLAVORED | Vodka - Other Flavored | Approved | 2022-10-24 | Holy Ghost Distillery, Inc. |
 | Szczypkowski Peach VODKA 80-89 PROOF | Vodka 80-89 Proof | Approved | 2022-10-21 | Holy Ghost Distillery, Inc. |
 | Szczypkowski Vanilla VODKA - OTHER FLAVORED | Vodka - Other Flavored | Approved | 2022-10-21 | Holy Ghost Distillery, Inc. |
 | Szczypkowski Blood Orange VODKA - ORANGE FLAVORED | Vodka - Orange Flavored | Approved | 2022-10-21 | Holy Ghost Distillery, Inc. |
 | Szczypkowski Keylime VODKA - LIME FLAVORED | Vodka - Lime Flavored | Approved | 2022-10-21 | Holy Ghost Distillery, Inc. |
 | Szczypkowski VODKA - OTHER FLAVORED | Vodka - Other Flavored | Approved | 2021-01-12 | Holy Ghost Distillery, Inc. |
 | Szczypkowski Mango VODKA - OTHER FLAVORED | Vodka - Other Flavored | Approved | 2021-01-11 | Holy Ghost Distillery, Inc. |
 | Szczypkowski Strawberry VODKA - OTHER FLAVORED | Vodka - Other Flavored | Approved | 2021-01-11 | Holy Ghost Distillery, Inc. |
 | Szczypkowski Lemongrass VODKA - OTHER FLAVORED | Vodka - Other Flavored | Approved | 2021-01-11 | Holy Ghost Distillery, Inc. |
 | Szczypkowski Pear VODKA - OTHER FLAVORED | Vodka - Other Flavored | Approved | 2021-01-11 | Holy Ghost Distillery, Inc. |
 | Szczypkowski VODKA - OTHER FLAVORED | Vodka - Other Flavored | Approved | 2021-01-14 | Holy Ghost Distillery, Inc. |
 | Szczypkowski VODKA 80-89 PROOF | Vodka 80-89 Proof | Approved | 2020-11-16 | Holy Ghost Distillery, Inc. |
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Szczypkowski at a Glance
Szczypkowski has 12 distinct products with 12 total TTB label approvals, including Vodka - Lime Flavored, Vodka - Orange Flavored, Vodka - Other Flavored. Labels approved between 2020-11-16 and 2022-10-24. Label origins on file: Pennsylvania.
At a Glance data sourced from public TTB records.
Szczypkowski Vodka: Family Names in the Poconos
Szczypkowski, pronounced “Schip-Kov-Ski,” recalls John Sepcoski's family surname, shortened by his father before John was born, according to Holy Ghost Distillery's website. The producer describes a traditional sugarcane vodka as its first offering, calling it gluten-free and kosher-certified in its store listing.
The family behind Szczypkowski
John's earlier business was medical-industry software: he had been owner and president of Creative Computer Solutions and ProMed Software Solutions, the company says. He and Janice also describe organizing gatherings attended by hundreds of people. Their idea for Holy Ghost combined running a business and making spirits with creating a space for friends, according to their account.
Learning the craft involved hundreds of hours working and volunteering at distilleries around the country, the pair say. The company's team listing identifies John as co-founder and lead distiller, Janice as co-founder and distiller, and Josh Sepcoski as distiller and bartender.
The family-name theme extends to another spirit: McNamee's Black Irish whiskey takes Janice's maiden name, according to the producer.
Cane sugar and seasonal flavors
The vodka benefits from a custom charcoal filter, the company says in its product listing.
Blueberry, Blood Orange, and Citrus are the year-round staples named by the producer, while other flavors change with the seasons.
A place for spirits and gatherings
Holy Ghost combines a microdistillery and cocktail bar in White Haven, Pennsylvania, DiscoverNEPA says. The company places its nearly 5.5-acre facility at 990 State Route 940 in the Poconos, near the intersection of Interstate 80 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Visitors can learn about mash preparation, fermentation, distilling, and bottling on guided tours, according to DiscoverNEPA. An outdoor garden also offers horseshoes, giant Jenga, and cornhole among its activities, the company says.
Holy Ghost says it makes lavender and jalapeno syrups for its cocktails.
Explore the TTB label records for Szczypkowski on this page.
Sources
- Holy Ghost Distillery & Tasting House (holyghostdistillery.com). "Holy Ghost Distillery, Craft Cocktails Bour". Undated. https://www.holyghostdistillery.com/
- Holy Ghost Distillery & Tasting House (holyghostdistillery.com). "About Us | Holy Ghost Distillery & Tasting House". Undated. https://www.holyghostdistillery.com/about-us/
- Holy Ghost Distillery & Tasting House (holyghostdistillery.com). "Szczypkowski Vodka (Gluten Free) 750ml 80 Proof". Undated. https://www.holyghostdistillery.com/store/Szczypkowski-Vodka-Gluten-Free-750ml-80-Proof-p258965252
- Holy Ghost Distillery & Tasting House (holyghostdistillery.com). "Our Products / Spirits | Holy Ghost Distillery & Tasting House". Undated. https://www.holyghostdistillery.com/products/
- DiscoverNEPA. "Holy Ghost Distillery | White Haven, PA". Undated (modified 2026-07-28). https://discovernepa.com/listing/holy-ghost-distillery/
- TTB Public COLA Registry via buy.vodka-v3 src/data (build 2026-11-03, origin/main 38b286fa). "TTB COLA approvals for brand_slug szczypkowski in the BUY.VODKA data snapshot (read-only local query)". 2026-11-03. local:buy.vodka-v3 src/data/labels.json (brand_slug szczypkowski)
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