The London Distillery Company has always been a name tied to resilience. From its visionary 1807 origins to its establishment in 2011, and now its long-awaited return in 2025, our story is one of determination and perseverance.
We are breathing new life into a historic trailblazer of London distilling. London has always been a city of innovation, and our mission is to continue that legacy by producing outstanding whiskies that reflect the craftsmanship, authenticity, and bold vision that first defined us.
Our direction is clear: to craft world-class whisky that honours London’s distilling tradition, whilst pioneering new techniques and flavours that inspire the next generation of whisky enthusiasts.
The London Distillery Company is back, and ready to redefine what it means to be a true London distillery in the 21st century.
Before its revival, The London Distillery Company was established in 2011, creating the first new whisky distillery in the capital since Lea Valley Distillery closed in 1903. Founded and inspired by the city’s lost distilling heritage, this iteration of the Company operated from a small, but ambitious site in Battersea. It quickly gained recognition for its innovative approach – combining traditional production methods with a fresh, contemporary vision.
Over the years, the distillery laid down a number of whisky casks that rekindled the city’s whisky-making legacy. However, the journey was not without its challenges and the distillery ceased operation in 2020, leaving behind an unfinished dream.
The London Distillery Company’s roots stretch back to 1807, when entrepreneur and engineer Ralph Dodd set out to challenge the status quo of spirit production. Dodd envisioned a distillery that would produce spirits of the highest quality, free from adulteration and mass-market shortcuts. His bold plan promised to deliver purity and integrity at a time when the industry was plagued by inferior products. However, his vision was never fulfilled, and The London Distillery Company would have to wait another 200 years before becoming a reality.
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