our Shaman’s family
There are experienced professionals behind the company. Passion, innovation and solid knowledge of the industry are combined in a unique manner that enables high quality production. We weren’t born yesterday. The heritage of the distillery is respected with seasoned experts running the business.
Jarmo Palokangas
CEO
The man behind the Shaman’s products. Our awarded chemist, philosophist and “spirit master” is a one-of-a-kind professional. Over the past two decades, Jarmo’s products have won all kinds of honors worldwide.
Jani Seppänen
Production Engineer
Jani knows the distillery like the back of his hand. Since 1999 at Shaman Spirits his position has been the main production engineer. He knows the machinery better than anyone!
Jani Palokangas
Production worker
The youngest man of the factory – Jani’s responsibility is mainly to handle the beginning of the production line. He is a jack of all trades though, just give him a paint bucket and watch him go.
Esa Leimi
Founder, Partner
“When we founded Shaman Spirits in 1998 we didn’t shoot for the stars. Instead we believed in learning by doing. We though that learning to do things by ourselves right from the beginning is the only way to success. There are no shortcuts – only hard work. One has to admit that things haven’t always gone the way we first planned but as I look back to those challenges we have overcome I find myself smiling. Without the harships we wouldn’t be who we are, we wouldn’t be here.”
Ilpo Sulkala
Founder, Partner
Because we are a booze factory we must also be aware of our responsibilities. We are liable for our customers, the society and the environment.”