Batts Hill Contract Distilling

THE NUMBERS

150

minimum bottles per order

100L

capacity of our still, Cordelia

2–3

free sample tastings before sign-off

3 months

from first chat to delivery

Who We Contract Distil For

In essence we create craft spirits for organisations with a story to tell.

We love working with people who have a genuine reason to create something special, a milestone, a sense of place, or a desire to offer something truly their own.

Hotels & restaurants. House gins, tasting menus, guest gifts
Farm shops & delis. Seasonal, local, on-shelf own-label
Sports clubs. Centenary editions, fundraising runs
Charities & schools. Celebratory bottles, events, galas

The Contract Distilling Process

From conversation to finished bottle

1. Initial Conversation

We talk through your idea, flavour vision, volume, budget, and timeline.

2. Recipe development

We create samples for you to taste and refine - typically 2–3 rounds, all free.

3. Label & Name Design

You create your brand identity - name, artwork, label concept. We can connect you with our recommended printers.

4. Production

Our Master Distiller Delano runs the batch on Cordelia, our 100-litre copper pot still.

5. Bottling & Finishing

Bottled, sealed, and boxed and your label artwork applied.

6. Delivery

Finished bottles in your hands, duty paid, ready to pour or sell.

Why Contract Distil with Us

Most contract distillers set minimum runs of hundreds of litres. We work on Cordelia, our 100-litre copper pot still - which means you’re not committing to stock you can’t move, and every batch gets our full attention rather than being slotted into an industrial production schedule.

Delano, our Master Distiller, is a chef by trade. That background matters more than it sounds - he thinks about gin the way a cook thinks about a dish, balancing botanicals for depth and harmony rather than reaching for flavour enhancers or shortcuts. His gins have won awards. Yours will be made with the same care.

Personal. Flexible. Yours

You’ll work directly with Delano from first conversation to finished bottle. No account managers, no handoffs. He’ll listen quietly to what you want, even if you can only describe it as a feeling or a memory, and then go out of his way to source botanicals that get you there.

We can produce London Dry, distilled gin, and compound gin, bottled at your chosen ABV. Recipe development typically runs two to three tasting rounds, all included. When your recipe is locked, repeat batches are simple - each run ordered and delivered separately as your stock needs it.

Common questions

What's included in the price?

Our standard price includes the gin itself, duty paid on the full order, our standard bottle, stopper, tamper seal, and boxing. Label design and any bottle upgrades are separate.

Do I need a licence to sell the bottles?

We produce everything under our own distillery licence. If you're reselling to the public, you'll likely need a premises licence or Temporary Event Notice. We raise this early so it doesn't catch anyone out.

Can I choose what ABV it's bottled at?

Yes, bottling strength is entirely your choice. Bear in mind that a lower ABV (e.g. 40%) will typically yield more bottles from the same run than a higher one (e.g. 45%).

Can I use my own bottles or botanicals?

Yes to both. Alternative bottles can be supplied and will add cost. We source all botanicals ourselves but if you have something unusual in mind, we're happy to discuss it.

Can I be there for the distillation?

Clients aren't present during distillation runs, but we'll keep you informed and you'll have tasted and approved the recipe before anything goes into production.