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Distillery Equity Stake For Sale in Kirkwall, UK

Based in Orkney, Scotland Premium award-winning distillery and visitor centre whisky, gins, vodka and liqueur.

Established 5-10 year(s)
Employees 10 - 50
Legal Entity Private Limited Company
Reported Sales USD 1 million
Run Rate Sales USD 1.11 million
EBITDA Margin 25 %
Industries Restaurants + 1 more
Locations  Kirkwall
Local Time 7:28 AM Europe / London
Listed By Business Owner / Director
Status Active
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Partial Stake Sale
USD 860 thousand for 40.0% stake (Native Currency: GBP 650,000)
Reason: This investment is being secured to support the business’s expansion and growth.
Includes physical assets worth USD 2 million
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Business Overview
- Located in Orkney, Scotland, business is a premium distillery and visitor centre, open year-round, with a booming presence on the local tourism scene.
- Business proudly produces award-winning gins, vodka, whisky, and liqueurs that have put us on the map, attracting around 10,000 tourists every year.
- The business provides not just spirits but also experiences, offering guided tours, a cozy restaurant serving delicious British and European dishes, and a well-stocked shop for visitors to take home a taste of Scotland.
- On average, our sales reach about GBP 75,000 each month including walk-ins and online services, with an average order value of GBP 65, with 100 customers during the peak season April to September and 40 customers per day during off season with 80% of the sales coming through Walk-ins.
- Business also hosts weddings and events as well occasionally, when registered.
- We currently operate with 10 full-time employees consisting of 2 chef, 1 front of house, 3 distillers, 1 shop, 2 waitresses, 1 kitchen assistant; plus, seasonal part-time staff during the peak tourist season from April to September.
- Business is open seven days a week from April through the end of September, five days a week from October to December, and four days a week from January to April. The remaining staff are on zero-hour contracts and work as needed.
Products & Services Overview
Top-selling drinks include gin, vodka, whisky, and liqueur, with signature cocktails served alongside tours, a restaurant, and a shop. By day, soups and sandwiches are the go-to choices, while at night, steak steals the show as the favorite among tourists and locals, with both walk-ins and online orders keeping it in high demand.
Assets Overview
- Tangible assets: Restaurant & bar, private tasting room, retail shop combined approx. GBP 1.2 million, distillery equipment, whiskey and gin and all distilling equipment, kitchen equipment GBP 300K.
- Intangible assets: Food & liquor license, fire license, insurance.
Facilities Overview
The business occupies commercial buildings totaling around 8,000 sq. ft. , featuring a distillery, kitchen, and bar, along with a 50-seat restaurant and retail shop. The property is owned freehold.
Capitalization Overview
The business has taken out a GBP 600k loan and a GBP 250k commercial loan, with four partners involved. The ownership is split, with two partners holding 60% and the remaining two sharing 40%.
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