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Distillery Investment Opportunity in Preston, UK

Investment opportunity in bespoke distillery with premium whiskey and gin production expertise.

Established 1-5 year(s)
Employees 5 - 10
Legal Entity Private Limited Company
Reported Sales USD 94 thousand
Run Rate Sales USD 94 thousand
EBITDA Margin Operating at loss
Industries Distilleries
Locations  Preston
Local Time 3:20 AM Europe / London
Listed By Business Owner / Director
Status Recently Active
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Partial Stake Sale
USD 540 thousand for 25.0% stake (Native Currency: GBP 400,000)
Reason: The investment will be used to purchase assets, and marketing which can make the business profitable... View More
Includes physical assets worth USD 540 thousand
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Business Overview
- This distillery stands out with a unique still design and distillation method.
- It offers a premium selection of high-end spirits, specializing in both whiskey and gin, appealing to discerning customers.
- With only six employees, the business combines craftsmanship with scalability, allowing for personalized service and attention to detail.
- The uniqueness of the product offerings and the established patent positions favour this business in a competitive market, promising good returns on investment.
- The business made GBP 70 thousand last year but incurred a loss of around 100% of this value. But after getting the investment, the business can turn profitable quickly.
- The total production capacity is 5 barrels a month and currently, on average, only 10% of this is being utilized.
Products & Services Overview
The top selling products are mainly whiskey and gin.
The business sells whiskey in barrels to individuals, with an average order value between GBP (Great British pound) 3,000 to GBP 10,000 for one barrel. There have been around 28 clients so far. We sell to individual buyers only for now and sales are done through both online and offline means.
Assets Overview
Tangible assets include 3 distillery stills worth GBP 350 thousand and a brewing facility worth about GBP 50 thousand.
Intangible assets include a patent granted by the government for making whiskey.
Facilities Overview
The business has rented a single floor facility and the rent per month is GBP 2,500, and this facility has an area of 400 sqm.
Capitalization Overview
The business has no loans so far. It has a shareholding pattern with the owner having 67% share and 5 other shareholders having remaining 33% share combined.
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