Contract Distillation
Develop and produce spirits to your required specification, including customised recipes, bespoke distillates and small-batch production for growing and established brands.
Contract Distilling Services at Black Bridge Distillery
Black Bridge Distillery
Contract Distillation, Bottling & Spirit Production
From our converted barn distillery, Black Bridge Distillery provides contract distillation, contract bottling, spirit production and packaging services for startups, established drinks brands, event organisers and corporate clients worldwide.
1 Million+ Bottles of spirits crafted
300+ Unique products produced
100+ Brands supported worldwide
Contract Distilling for Brands of All Sizes
At Black Bridge Distillery, our core focus is contract distillation, spirit bottling and packaging. To date, we have proudly crafted more than 1 million bottles of spirits for the global market from our converted barn distillery.
Our experience includes more than 300 unique products produced for over 100 brands worldwide. We work with businesses at every stage of their journey, from new drinks brands developing their first product through to established companies looking for a reliable contract distilling and bottling partner.
Whether you need a bespoke spirit developed from the ground up, a customised contract distillate or a white label spirit ready for your branding, our team can help turn your concept into a finished product.
A Straightforward, Personal Approach
We believe contract distilling should be straightforward. Our family-oriented approach means you deal directly with people who understand spirits, production and the practical requirements involved in bringing a product to market.
From the first conversation through to distillation, bottling, labelling and dispatch, our founder and head distiller, Ash, personally guides clients through the process.
There is no need for unnecessary bureaucracy or complicated communication. We focus on clear conversations, fair and transparent pricing and producing spirits to the agreed specification.
Your Contract Distilling Partner from Concept to Bottle
Developing a new spirit is about more than simply distilling liquid. Bottle choice, closures, labelling, packaging, presentation and logistics all play an important role in creating a finished product that represents your brand.
Black Bridge Distillery can support you throughout this journey, bringing together spirit development, contract distillation, bottling and packaging under one straightforward process.
Contract Distilling & Spirit Production Services
Our production services are designed to give drinks brands access to experienced distilling, bottling and packaging facilities without the need to establish their own production operation. We can help with individual stages of production or support the project from spirit development through to finished bottles.
Contract Bottling
Professional spirit bottling and filling services to take your finished spirit from production through to a market-ready bottled product.
Labelling & Packaging
We can help source bottles, closures, labels and packaging, creating a finished presentation that reflects your brand and product positioning.
White Label Spirits
For businesses looking for a quicker route to market, we can assist with white label and ready-to-brand spirit products, subject to your requirements.
Bespoke Spirit Development
Work with our experienced team to refine flavour profiles and develop a customised spirit that suits your brand concept, target market and desired taste.
Finished Product Support
From product photography and point-of-sale materials to fulfilment and shipping arrangements, we can provide additional support around your finished spirit where required.
Why Work With Black Bridge Distillery?
Choosing the right contract distillery is an important decision for any drinks brand. You need a production partner who understands your product, communicates clearly and can help you move from an initial idea to a finished spirit.
Experienced Spirit Production
With more than 1 million bottles crafted and over 300 unique products produced, we have extensive experience working on different spirit projects and brand requirements.
Personal Service
Ash, our founder and head distiller, works directly with clients to understand their requirements and guide projects through development and production.
Flexible Product Development
We can work on bespoke contract distillates and customised batches, helping brands create spirits with a distinctive flavour profile and identity.
Straightforward Communication
We keep the process simple, with direct communication and transparent discussions around production, requirements and pricing.
Bottling & Packaging Support
Our service can extend beyond distillation into bottling, labelling, packaging and sourcing the components needed for a finished product.
Support from Start to Finish
We can help coordinate your project from the initial spirit selection and recipe development through to finished bottles and shipment.
A Wide Range of Spirits
Our experience covers a broad range of spirit categories, allowing us to work with different types of drinks brands and product concepts.
Whether you are looking to launch a new gin, develop a bespoke vodka, create a rum product or explore another spirit category, our team can discuss your requirements and help establish the most suitable production approach.
- Gin
- Tequila
- Vodka
- Scotch
- Whisky
- Bourbon
- Rum
Bespoke Spirits & Custom Contract Distillates
Contract distillation gives brands the opportunity to develop spirits that are tailored to their own requirements rather than relying solely on an off-the-shelf product.
Our team can work with you to refine flavour profiles, recipes and production requirements until the spirit is aligned with your expectations.
This approach is particularly useful for independent drinks brands, hospitality businesses, corporate projects and companies looking to create a distinctive spirit with its own identity.
A UK Contract Distillery for Growing Drinks Brands
Based in the UK, Black Bridge Distillery provides a practical production partner for businesses looking to develop and manufacture spirits without building their own distilling and bottling operation.
Our converted barn distillery combines a personal approach with the experience required to produce commercial spirit products for brands supplying customers in the UK and international markets.
We work with both new and established businesses, helping turn spirit concepts into professionally bottled and packaged products.
Who We Work With
Our contract distilling services are suitable for a wide range of businesses and projects, including:
- Start-up drinks brands
- Established spirit brands
- Hospitality businesses
- Corporate clients
- Event organisers
- Private label projects
- Independent retailers
- International brands
Bottles, Closures, Labels & Packaging
A great spirit needs packaging that reflects the quality of the product. Provided you meet our minimum order requirement of one pallet, our in-house design team can help source bottles, closures, labels and packaging for your project.
We can help you consider the practical and visual elements of your finished product, from bottle selection and corks or caps through to labelling and outer packaging.
Minimum order requirement: 1 pallet
Our in-house design team can assist with sourcing bottles, packaging and labels once the minimum order requirement has been met.
Marketing & Product Support
We understand that producing the spirit is only one part of launching a successful drinks brand. Where required, we can also provide support with additional brand and promotional materials.
This can include advertising materials, point-of-sale displays, table talkers, pull-up banners and product photography.
Having these services available alongside production can help streamline the process of preparing your product for launch, events, retail and hospitality environments.
From Distillation to Finished Product
Our involvement does not necessarily stop when the spirit leaves the still. Once your product has been produced, bottled, labelled and packaged, finished goods can be shipped according to your requirements.
Depending on your project, finished products can be shipped directly to customers, a fulfilment centre or a bonded warehouse. This provides a straightforward route from contract production to the next stage of your supply chain.
How Our Contract Distillation Process Works
We keep the contract distilling process clear and straightforward. From selecting your spirit and bottle through to production, packaging and dispatch, we work with you at each stage so there are no unnecessary surprises.
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Select your spirit Choose the spirit or distillate you would like to produce, whether that is a bespoke recipe, customised spirit or suitable white label product.
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Choose your bottle Select your preferred bottle from our range of available suppliers and packaging options.
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Choose your closure Select the appropriate closure for your bottle, including options such as corks and caps.
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Refine your spirit Work with our in-house team to develop and refine your recipe and flavour profile until you are satisfied with the finished spirit.
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Schedule production Once the product specification has been agreed, arrange a suitable distillation and production slot with our team.
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Complete the paperwork Exchange the necessary contract, production, legal and specification information before manufacturing begins.
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Distil, bottle and package Your spirit is produced, bottled, labelled and packaged to the agreed specification.
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Ship your finished product Finished products can be shipped directly to your customers, fulfilment centre or bonded warehouse according to your requirements.
Contract Distilling FAQs
If you are considering working with a contract distillery for your next spirit project, the following answers cover some of the most common questions we receive.
What is contract distilling?
Contract distilling is a service where a specialist distillery produces spirits on behalf of another business or brand. This can include developing a bespoke spirit, producing an agreed distillate, bottling the finished product and providing packaging support.
Do you work with start-up drinks brands?
Yes. Black Bridge Distillery works with both start-ups and established brands. We can help new businesses understand the practical stages involved in developing, producing, bottling and packaging a spirit.
Can you create a bespoke spirit?
Yes. Contract distillation can be used to create customised spirits and bespoke contract distillates. Our team can work with you to refine the desired flavour profile and production specification.
Do you offer white label spirits?
Yes. We can assist businesses looking for white label and ready-to-brand spirit products, as well as clients requiring more customised spirit development.
Can you bottle and label the spirits you produce?
Yes. Our services can include spirit bottling, labelling and packaging, helping take a product from distillation through to finished bottles ready for the next stage of distribution.
Can you help with bottles and packaging?
Yes. Provided the minimum order requirement of one pallet is met, our in-house design team can help source bottles, closures, packaging and labels to suit your project.
What types of spirits can you produce?
Our experience includes gin, tequila, vodka, Scotch, whisky, bourbon and rum. If you have a particular spirit project in mind, contact us to discuss your requirements.
What is the minimum order?
Our minimum order requirement is one pallet. Contact Ash to discuss your project, product requirements and production quantities.
Discuss Your Contract Distilling Project
If you are looking for a contract distillery, spirit bottling partner or production team for your next drinks project, get in touch with Ash. We can discuss your requirements, answer your questions and provide our e-brochure.
Whether you are launching a new gin brand, developing a bespoke spirit, looking for white label spirits or need support with bottling and packaging, we would be happy to hear about your project.