Filliers Distillery

Name

Filliers Distillery

Legal name

FILLIERS DISTILLERY NV

Website

https://filliersdistillery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1880

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Craft Spirits Distillery

NAICS

Distilleries (31214), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (424820), Distilleries (312140)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Distilled Spirits Production & Distilling (AFAFAAAC), Distilleries (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAG), Beer, Wine & Spirits Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAIAA)

Keywords

• Premium spirits production
• Belgian craft distillery
• Genever and gin
• Single malt whisky
• B2B spirit raw materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Bachte-maria-leerne

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Premium Spirits Sales (B2C): Filliers Distillery manufactures and sells its own portfolio of premium spirits directly to consumers and through retail/hospitality channels. Product lines include grain vodka, Belgian Dry Gin, barrel-aged genever, single malt whisky, rye whisky, Belgian advocaat, fruit jenevers, cream liqueurs, and other branded spirits. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales at recommended retail prices.
2. B2B Spirits Raw Materials & Contract Production: Filliers Distillery supplies B2B customers (other spirit producers and brands) with new spirits (grain spirits), matured spirits, fruit distillates, herb/spice distillates, and master distiller distillates. It also offers custom/semi-finished spirit production and fully finished custom products. Revenue is generated through bulk product sales to professional buyers in the spirits industry.
3. Import & Distribution (Belgian exclusivity): Filliers Distillery imports premium international spirits (Scottish single malt whisky brands, Japanese whisky, Caribbean rums, European liqueurs, non-alcoholic spirits) and distributes them exclusively in Belgium and Luxembourg as the sole importer. Revenue is generated through wholesale distribution to retailers and hospitality businesses.
4. Distillery Visits & Experiences: Filliers Distillery offers guided tours of its site, allowing visitors to experience the craftsmanship. Spirits purchases can be made on-site following a visit.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Filliers Distillery is a sixth-generation Belgian family-owned distillery that produces and sells premium craft spirits — including gin, genever, single malt whisky, rye whisky, vodka, advocaat, cream liqueurs, and fruit jenevers — from a single site in Deinze housing three dedicated copper pot still distilleries and one of the largest barrel aging cellars in the Benelux. Beyond its own brand portfolio, the company supplies B2B customers with spirit raw materials and contract distillation services and acts as the exclusive importer and distributor of international premium spirit brands (Scottish single malts, Japanese whisky, rums, liqueurs, non-alcoholic spirits, champagne) for the Belgium and Luxembourg markets.

Product overview

Filliers Distillery is a Belgian family-owned distillery founded in 1880, operating three distilleries on one site (for gin, genever, and whisky). The product portfolio is organized into four main categories: Premium Spirits (including Filliers Dry Gin 28, vodkas, barrel-aged genevers, and various whiskies), Fun Spirits (traditional grain genever, fruit genevers, cream liqueurs, and coffee liqueur), Other Spirits (acquired brands like Wortegemsen, Van Hoorebeke, and Goldlys), and Import Spirits (premium imported whiskies including Glenfarclas, Glengoyne, Rosebank, and others). The company also offers B2B Spirits Raw Materials including new spirits, matured spirits, distillates, and custom finished products for industry professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Filliers Dry Gin 28: Premium Belgian gin based on 1928 recipe with 28 botanicals
• Filliers Barrel Aged Genever
• Filliers Single Malt Whisky
• Filliers Rye Whisky
• Filliers Grain Vodka
• Filliers Lemon Vodka
• Filliers Wild Strawberry Vodka
• Filliers Belgian Advocaat
• Goldlys
• Wortegemsen
• Van Hoorebeke Jenever
• Van Hoo Vodka
• Tribute Gin
• Sunken Still
• Naturales
• Filliers Family Reserve

Products and services

• Filliers Dry Gin 28 Premium Belgian Dry Gin produced from a 1928 recipe using 28 botanicals and fruits, distilled in copper pot stills and packaged in a distinctive pharmacy bottle. Targeted at premium spirits consumers, gin enthusiasts, and on-trade cocktail programs.
• Filliers Grain Vodka Triple-distilled premium grain vodka with added malt wine distillate for depth. Targeted at premium spirits consumers and on-trade programs.
• Filliers Lemon Vodka Flavored vodka enriched with sun-ripened lemon distillate and citrus juice. Targeted at premium spirits consumers and cocktail enthusiasts.
• Filliers Wild Strawberry Vodka Flavored vodka enriched with Belgian wild strawberry distillate harvested from moist woodland areas. Targeted at premium spirits consumers, mixologists, and gifting.
• Filliers Barrel Aged Genever Barrel-aged genever range from young pure to a 21-year-old expression, aged in Bourbon and Sherry casks. The category was pioneered by Filliers and represents an innovative wood-aged genever offering. Targeted at premium genever enthusiasts, collectors, and on-trade programs.
• Filliers Single Malt Whisky Belgian Single Malt Whisky aged exclusively in Sherry casks of European oak, a slower and more complex maturation process. Targeted at whisky collectors and premium spirits consumers.
• Filliers Family Reserve Whisky Ultra-premium 29-year-old Single Cask whisky — the most exclusive release in the Filliers portfolio. Targeted at collectors of ultra-premium aged whisky and high-end gift buyers.
• Filliers Rye Whisky (5 and 8 Years) Belgian rye whisky distilled from 100% rye grain, aged 5 and 8 years in American oak casks. Targeted at premium whisky consumers and rye enthusiasts.
• Sunken Still Rye Whisky First Belgian rye whisky, branded Sunken Still, named after a local legend of copper stills hidden in the river from German occupiers. Targeted at whisky enthusiasts and craft spirit consumers.
• Belgian Advocaat Traditional Belgian egg liqueur (Advocaat) made with fresh eggs, cream, milk, sugar, and pure alcohol using Julia Denecker's 1970 family recipe. Targeted at liqueur consumers, holiday/seasonal drinkers, and gifting.
• Tribute Gin Tribute gin to Firmin Filliers' 1928 Belgian gin recipe, created by master distillers. Targeted at gin enthusiasts and premium spirits consumers.
• Graanjenever (Grain Genever) Traditional grain genever — the original product that started the distillery in 1880. Targeted at genever traditionalists and Belgian/Dutch heritage spirits consumers.
• Fruitjenever (Fruit Genever) Mild fruit genevers with fresh fruit juice and refreshing character. Targeted at consumers seeking accessible, easy-drinking jenevers.
• Cream Likeur Cream-based liqueurs in chocolate, vanilla, coconut, and banana flavors. Targeted at liqueur consumers and winter/seasonal drinking occasions.
• Koffie Likeur (Coffee Liqueur)

Quantifiable outcome

• Filliers Barrel Aged Genever 21Y was named Best in the World at World Gin Awards 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Douglas Laing & CocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 September 2023Douglas Laing & Co, a historic Scottish company founded in 1948 and renowned for its independent whisky bottlings, entered into a partnership with Filliers Distillery to distribute Filliers spirits in the United Kingdom market. This marks a significant new chapter for Filliers, expanding its international presence through a respected UK spirits distribution partner.
• Ian Macleod DistillerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIan Macleod Distillers owns prestigious whisky brands including Glengoyne, Tamdhu, Smokehead, and Rosebank. Filliers Distillery serves as the exclusive importer and distributor of these brands in Belgium and Luxembourg, representing a key component of their import portfolio.
• Charles HeidsieckcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFilliers Distillery describes itself as a 'loyal importer' of Charles Heidsieck champagne, the world's second most renowned Champagne brand, distributing it in Belgium and Luxembourg.
• Local farmers (Brasvar pig farmers)minorOthersLocal farmers collect 'draf' (spent grain/ale from distillation), which is rich in nutrients and used as animal feed for Brasvar pigs. The farmers collect it fresh and warm, representing a circular economy partnership within the local community.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Pernod Ricard: Global spirits multinational (Chivas, Jameson, Absolut, Beefeater). Allocates dedicated premium/craft programs that compete with Filliers' positioning in specialty gin and whisky categories.
• Rémy Cointreau: Major French spirits group (Rémy Martin, Cointreau, LOUIS XIII). Comparable as a premium spirits manufacturer with global distribution, but operating at vastly larger scale across broader categories.

Direct peers

• Rutte Distillery: Dutch family-owned distillery producing genever, gin, and liqueurs. Direct competitor in the Benelux traditional genever category, with similar artisanal positioning and family heritage.
• Zuidam Distillers: Dutch family-owned distillery producing genever, whisky, and gin. Closest comparable to Filliers in production approach (copper pot stills, barrel aging, family ownership) and product mix.
• Het Anker Distillery: Belgian craft distillery and brewery producing Gouden Carolus whisky, gin, and beer. Comparable to Filliers as another Belgian family-owned, heritage-rich premium spirits producer operating a distillery with visitor experiences.
• Lucas Bols: Historic Dutch distillery (founded 1575) producing genever, gin, and liqueurs. Overlaps with Filliers in core genever category and Benelux distribution.
• De Kuyper Royal Distillers: Dutch family-owned distiller of liqueurs and genever, with similar European craft-positioning and broad on-trade distribution. Comparable in breadth of flavored spirits portfolio.
• Douglas Laing & Co: Independent Scottish bottler and distiller (founded 1948). Functions as both a UK distribution partner for Filliers and a peer in the specialty/whisky craft space, with comparable family-owned heritage.

Emerging players

• Cotswolds Distillery: English craft distillery producing single malt whisky, gin, and liqueurs with emphasis on terroir and single-site production. Comparable in scale, premium craft positioning, and export orientation.
• Adnams Copper House Distillery: UK craft distillery producing gin, whisky, and vodka. Comparable in copper pot still artisanal production, premium positioning, and international award recognition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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