Name

Hinch Distillery

Legal name

Hinch Distillery

Website

https://hinchdistillery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Irish Whiskey and Gin Manufacturing

NAICS

Distilleries (312140)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Distilled Spirits Production & Distilling (AFAFAAAC), Spirits Distillery Tours & Tastings (Whiskey, Rum, Gin, Vodka) (THAJAGAF), Distilleries (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAG)

Keywords

• Irish whiskey production
• Craft gin distillery
• Distillery tours tastings
• Whiskey cask ownership
• Irish spirits manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Lisburn

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Spirits Sales: Direct sales of Hinch Irish Whiskey and Ninth Wave Irish Gin through e-commerce and on-site retail. Products include Core Range (Single Malt, Peated Single Malt, Small Batch Bourbon, Peated Small Batch, 5 Year Double Wood), Limited Editions (15 Year Oloroso Sherry, 5 Year Madeira), Warehouse 3 Collection exclusives, and gin products.
2. Tours and Experiences: Revenue from distillery tours, whiskey tastings, gin school experiences, warehouse tours, and hot whiskey workshops. Tour options include Classic (£18.50), Premium (£24.50), Drivers Dram (£14.50), Under 18's (£10.50), Warehouse 3 Tour (£45.00), Gin School (£45.00), and Hot Whiskey Workshop (£22.50).
3. Cask Programme (Legacy Cask Programme): Cask ownership programme allowing customers to purchase maturing whiskey casks at £4,950. Includes initial complimentary warehousing with annual charges of £80 per cask per year thereafter. Bottling and personalization services available.
4. Hinch Brasserie: On-site restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and relaxed dining Wednesday through Sunday. Features locally sourced ingredients with menus inspired by whiskey-making principles. Saturday evenings open until 10pm with last sitting at 20:45.
5. Wedding and Event Hire: Venue hire for weddings, corporate events, hen/stag celebrations through The Killaney venue. Hosts one wedding per day with dedicated wedding coordinator and head chef. Spaces include Killaney Loft (up to 50 seated) and Killaney Suite (up to 140 guests).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hinch Distillery manufactures and sells Hinch Irish Whiskey (Single Malt, Peated Single Malt, Small Batch Bourbon Cask, 5 Year Double Wood, Peated Small Batch, limited editions, and Warehouse 3 single-cask exclusives) and Ninth Wave Irish Gin (standard and Navy Strength). In parallel, the company operates as a destination distillery with on-site tours, tastings, Gin School and Hot Whiskey workshops, a cask ownership programme (The Legacy Cask Programme), corporate and wedding event hosting at The Killaney, and an on-site Hinch Brasserie restaurant.

Product overview

Hinch Distillery is an Irish whiskey and gin producer operating as one of Ireland's largest independent grain-to-glass distilleries in County Down. The portfolio includes the Hinch Irish Whiskey Core Range (Single Malt, Peated Single Malt, Small Batch Bourbon Cask, 5 Year Double Wood, Peated Small Batch), Limited Editions (5 Year Madeira Wine Cask Finish, 15 Year Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish), and Warehouse 3 Collection exclusive single cask releases (Madeira, PX). The Ninth Wave Irish Gin line includes standard (43%) and Navy Strength (57.1%) variants. Beyond products, Hinch offers visitor experiences including distillery tours, Warehouse 3 tastings, Gin School, Hot Whiskey workshops, The Legacy Cask Programme for cask ownership, corporate events, wedding venue (The Killaney), and an on-site Brasserie restaurant.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ninth Wave Irish Gin: Premium Irish gin inspired by Irish mythology and the connection between the sea and Ireland's history. Features 9 botanicals including juniper, coriander, angelica root, cardamom, cassia bark, grains of paradise, lemon peel, lemon verbena, and orris root. Award-winning gin available in standard 43% and Navy Strength 57.1% variants.

Products and services

• Hinch Single Malt Irish Whiskey Triple-distilled Irish single malt whiskey matured in ex-Bourbon American Oak and Oloroso Sherry casks, offering notes of orange, ginger, honey, toffee apple, and biscuit. 70cl bottle, 43% ABV, £31.99. For spirits enthusiasts seeking a premium core-range Irish whiskey.
• Hinch Peated Single Malt Irish Whiskey Full-flavoured peated single malt Irish whiskey matured in premium Ex-Bourbon American Oak, Madeira and Oloroso Sherry casks with notes of campfire smoke, dark chocolate, honey, black pepper, and smoked rock salt. 70cl bottle, 43% ABV, £31.99. For whisky drinkers seeking a smoky Irish single malt.
• Hinch Small Batch Bourbon Cask Whiskey Premium blend of Single Malt and Single Grain whiskeys matured 3-4 years with notes of orange marmalade, vanilla, pancakes, maple syrup, and dried fruits. 70cl bottle, 43% ABV, £28.99. For consumers seeking a smooth everyday Irish whiskey.
• Hinch 5 Year Double Wood Whiskey Blend of Single Malt and Single Grain whiskeys matured minimum 4 years in first-fill bourbon casks followed by 1 year in Virgin Oak casks. 70cl bottle, 43% ABV, £33.99. For whiskey enthusiasts seeking a contemporary Irish expression with Virgin Oak character.
• Hinch Peated Small Batch Whiskey Blend of heavily peated Single Malt and Single Grain Irish whiskey matured in ex-Bourbon and ex-Sherry Hogshead barrels with notes of smoldering peat, banoffee pie, and tropical coconut. 70cl bottle, 43% ABV, £29.99. For peated-whiskey enthusiasts.
• Hinch 5 Year Madeira Wine Cask Finish 5-year-old whiskey aged in ex-bourbon barrels then finished 6 months in ex-Madeira wine casks, with notes of orange marmalade, stewed peaches, and chocolate praline. 70cl bottle, 46% ABV, £35.99. Limited Edition release for collectors.
• Hinch 15 Year Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish Limited batch combining 2003 malt whiskey and 2008 grain whiskey, finished in first-fill Oloroso sherry casks, with notes of dried fruits, wood spice, and candied orange. Non-chill filtered, natural colour. 70cl bottle, 46% ABV, £59.99. Limited Edition release for premium whiskey collectors.
• Warehouse 3 Exclusive 13 - Madeira Cask 23-year-old single malt matured 20 years in refill bourbon barrel then 3 years in first fill Madeira Hogshead; limited to 312 bottles at 53.2% ABV. Single Malt, Single Cask, Cask Strength. £119.99. For premium collectors.
• Warehouse 3 Exclusive 14 - PX Cask 23-year-old single malt matured 20 years in refill bourbon barrel then 3 years in first fill Pedro Ximenez Butt; limited to 640 bottles at 47.9% ABV. Single Malt, Single Cask, Cask Strength, Natural Colour, Non-Chill Filtered. £119.99. For premium collectors.
• Ninth Wave Irish Gin Premium London Dry-style Irish gin distilled using 9 botanicals (juniper, coriander, angelica root, cardamom, cassia bark, grains of paradise, lemon peel, lemon verbena, orris root) with notes of pithy citrus, pine needles, fresh mint, honey, and key lime pie. 70cl bottle, 43% ABV, £28.99. Award-winning (Gold Medal, World Gin Awards 2023). For gin enthusiasts.
• Ninth Wave Navy Strength Irish Gin Navy strength variant with modified botanical recipe, featuring bright citrus, pine needles, and coriander seed notes at 57.1% ABV. 70cl bottle, £41.99. For premium gin drinkers and cocktail enthusiasts.
• Hinch Beanie (Navy) Branded cuffed heavy cable knit beanie with internal Suprafleece thermal band. Distillery merchandise for visitors and brand supporters.
• Distillery Tour & Tasting Guided distillery tour with whiskey philosophy and methods, available in Classic (£18.50pp, tour plus 2 tastings), Premium (£24.50pp, tour plus 4 tastings), Drivers Dram (£14.50pp, tour plus 5-year-old mini), and Under 18 (£10.50pp, tour plus soft drink) tiers. Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. For visitors, tourists, and whiskey enthusiasts.
• Warehouse 3 Tour & Tasting Immersive warehouse experience with welcome drink, 4 cask strength Distillery Exclusives, and a relaxed informal tasting in Warehouse 3. From £45 per person. Duration 2 hours. For serious whiskey enthusiasts and collectors.
• Gin School Experience Hands-on gin-making workshop where participants create their own recipe, blend and bottle their signature gin, taking home a 500ml bottle. £45 per person. Duration approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. For gin enthusiasts, groups, and hen celebrations.
• Hot Whiskey Workshop Interactive drink-making workshop covering Hinch Hot Toddy and Irish Coffee. £22.50 per person. Duration 75 minutes. For visitors and groups seeking interactive whiskey experiences.
• The Legacy Cask Programme Cask ownership programme allowing customers to purchase maturing Hinch Irish Whiskey casks stored on-site at £4,950 per cask, with initial complimentary warehousing and £80 annual warehousing and insurance fees thereafter. Bottling and custom labelling services available. For high-net-worth individuals and whiskey collectors seeking personalised ownership.
• Signatories Cask Programme Limited edition cask programme commemorating Irish-born signatories of the US Declaration of Independence with 250-bottle anniversary release. For whiskey collectors and those interested in Irish-American heritage.
• Corporate Events Bespoke corporate event hosting including Distillery Takeover, Client Experience, and Distillery Lock-In packages. For corporate event planners, businesses, and team-building groups.
• The Killaney Wedding Venue Wedding venue at Hinch Distillery hosting one wedding per day, with dedicated wedding coordinator and head chef. Spaces include The Killaney Loft (up to 50 seated guests) and The Killaney Suite (up to 140 guests). For couples seeking a distinctive, exclusive distillery wedding venue.
• Hen & Stag Celebrations Group experiences including Gin School for hens and Whiskey Warehouse for stag parties, with minimum 8 guests required. For groups planning pre-wedding celebrations and special occasions.
• Hinch Brasserie On-site neighbourhood restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner using local County Down produce with menus inspired by whiskey-making principles. Open Wednesday-Sunday with Saturday evening service until 10pm. For visitors, diners, and event guests.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4 million bottles capacity annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tourism NIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHinch Distillery is an active participant in Tourism NI's Northern Ireland Spirits Trail, a regional tourism initiative promoting whiskey tourism across Northern Ireland. This partnership enhances the distillery's visibility and accessibility to visitors exploring the region's spirits attractions.
• Hilton BelfastminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHilton Belfast serves as a pickup point for Hinch Distillery's dedicated tour shuttle service. The shuttle operates Wednesday through Friday, transporting hotel guests directly to the distillery for guided tours and whiskey tastings, then returning them to Belfast after their experience.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• West Cork Distillers: Independent Irish spirits producer in Cork making blended and single malt Irish whiskey, gin and vodka at meaningful scale. Comparable independent producer with multi-category spirits portfolio and contract-distillation capability.
• Lough Ree Distillery: Longford-based Irish craft distillery producing whiskey, gin, vodka and liqueurs with on-site visitor centre. Comparable craft grain-to-glass distillery with multi-product spirits portfolio and direct tourism channel.
• Slane Distillery: Irish whiskey distillery on the Slane Castle estate producing a core whiskey range alongside distillery tours, tastings and on-site hospitality. Direct comparable given estate-anchored production plus integrated visitor experience and wedding/event hosting.
• Glendalough Distillery: Co. Wicklow craft Irish distillery producing whiskey, gin and poitín with dedicated visitor centre experiences. Comparable craft positioning, gin-awards profile, and tourism-direct distribution model.
• Waterford Distillery: Belfast-founded Irish single malt distillery producing terroir-driven single malts with award stack. Comparable premium single-malt positioning, e-commerce-led direct sales and craft distillery narrative.
• Boann Distillery: Family-owned Irish craft distillery producing whiskeys, gins and Poitín at a new grain-to-glass facility in the Boyne Valley with on-site tours. Comparable craft, family-built distillery with tourism and direct-to-consumer focus.
• Kilbeggan Distillery: One of Ireland's oldest working distilleries, producing Irish whiskey with established tour and tasting experiences. Comparable Irish distillery combining production with established visitor centre and heritage brand storytelling.
• Teeling Whiskey Distillery: Dublin-based craft Irish whiskey and gin distillery operating its own visitor centre, tours, and tasting experiences with branded bottlings. Highly comparable as an independent, award-winning Irish distillery that combines grain-to-glass production with a tourism-led direct-to-consumer GTM.

Broad incumbents

• Bushmills Distillery: One of the world's oldest licensed whiskey distilleries in Northern Ireland, owned by Proximo. Sits in the same geography and category as Hinch; included as a broad incumbent that anchors on-shelf and on-trade expectations against which any NI independent must compete.
• Roe & Co Distillery: Diageo-owned Irish blended whiskey brand operating from a working distillery in Dublin's Liberties with on-site cocktail bar and tours. Comparable as an established Irish distillery with integrated visitor experience; backed by a multinational parent's distribution and capital base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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