About The Whisker Still

The Whisker Still was founded by Gareth “Gary” Erwin — a Colorado craftsman, builder, and relentless problem solver with nearly two decades in technology, manufacturing, and design. Gary’s story is one of grit and reinvention: from working high-tech facilities and robotics systems, to surviving burnout and building a new path with his own hands.

After weathering corporate chaos, long nights, and life’s heavier trials, Gary decided it was time to turn his skills toward something tangible — something alive. The Whisker Still became his alchemical refuge: a place where engineering meets instinct, and every batch of catnip oil or spray is treated like a potion, not a product. Each bottle carries the precision of a technician and the soul of a maker.

What started as a way to create honest, potent enrichment for his own cats has grown into a movement — a small-batch gothic apothecary devoted to feline joy. Every formula is clean, every toy is crafted with intent, and every scent is designed to unleash the chaos cats were born for.

For Gary, this isn’t just commerce — it’s transformation. The Whisker Still stands for rebuilding, rediscovery, and the belief that creation itself can be an act of resilience. From setbacks to stills, from burnout to rebirth — this is the work of someone who refused to quit building.

“Alchemy isn’t magic. It’s the courage to change what you have into what you dream of.” — G.W. Erwin

The Whisker Still is where craft, science, and a little chaos converge — a home for creators, dreamers, and every cat who’s ever stared into the void and decided to knock something off the counter anyway.