Project Sharp
This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a turnkey spirits production platform at a fraction of build cost. Commissioning began in 2024 with the distillery having benefited from circa £5 million of capital investment and is now fully operational, with bonded warehousing, HMRC export licensing, and significant stock on site. The facility is capable of producing and packaging a wide range of spirits, offering a buyer immediate production capability without the usual 18–24 month lead time associated with establishing a distillery of this standard.
The business has already achieved rapid commercial traction, growing revenue eightfold with exceptional EBITDA margins. It operates a high-margin, fast-cash conversion model underpinned by strong contract manufacturing demand and growing consumer interest in premium, locally-produced spirits. With English whisky now valued at £1bn and showing triple-digit growth, the platform is ideally positioned to capitalise on long-term category expansion both domestically and internationally.
The operation is housed in modern leasehold premises and supported by a trained management team. It provides a strategic buyer with a highly scalable footprint—offering growth through additional maturation capacity, private label contracts, or own-brand development—with no further capital expenditure required. Whether as a bolt-on to an existing portfolio or as a standalone entry into the high-growth spirits market, this platform offers substantial upside potential and an expedited route to market.
Deadline for expressions of interest is set for 7 May 2025, with a deadline for final offers likely to follow immediately thereafter. Requests for further information should be addressed to Emily Muir or Molly Greenhow of SIA Group who are acting as agents.
Access to additional information will be provided on receipt of signed NDA. All offers to be supported by proof of funding.
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