Copenhagen Distillery

What Copenhagen Distillery does

Copenhagen Distillery ApS is a privately held organic craft distillery founded in 2014 and headquartered at Kløvermarksvej 70 D, Copenhagen, Denmark. It produces three premium spirit categories — Danish whisky, Nordic Dry Gin, and New Nordic Aquavit — using 100% organic Danish barley, natural lactic acid bacteria fermentation, and a Müller hybrid still that combines pot and column characteristics. The whisky portfolio is structured as three editions: RAW (virgin Hungarian oak), REFINED (cold-smoked malt over beechwood with seasoned casks), and RARE (experimental limited releases, including casks seasoned in-house with aquavit or gin). Gin expressions include Orange, Bay Leaf, and Angelica; aquavit expressions include Dill Anise and Long Pepper, with a Coffee Spirit under a separate Spirit Editions line.

The business operates primarily direct-to-consumer: an owned Shopify e-commerce storefront at copenhagendistillery.com ships to Denmark, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, and France; a physical bar and shop at the Copenhagen site operates Thursday–Saturday evenings; and revenue is supplemented by paid visitor experiences — guided distillery tours, whisky and gin tastings, a 2.5-hour Distill Your Own Spirit workshop, a cocktail workshop, and an smørrebrød-and-aquavit masterclass developed with culinary partner Aamanns. The venue is also available for private and corporate events, with gift cards sold via Understory.io.

The company holds EU organic operator registration (DK-ØKO-100.208-0003118.2024.002), participates in the Danish Whisky Manifesto, and has accumulated 2025 international recognition including World Whisky Master, World Whisky Gold, Specialty Masters Gold, Luxury Spirits Masters Master Medal, and Icons of Whisky 2026 Best Craft Producer Global Winner. Legal representatives and co-founders Bernd Wintersperger and Örn Ólason run the company without disclosed institutional investors, parent entities, or subsidiaries; the distillery is privately held, operates with 11–50 employees, and produces in small batches measured in thousands of bottles.

Name

Copenhagen Distillery

Legal name

Copenhagen Distillery ApS

Website

https://copenhagendistillery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Copenhagen Distillery is an organic craft distillery in Copenhagen producing Danish whisky, Nordic Dry Gin, and New Nordic Aquavit in small batches, selling direct-to-consumer via its Shopify storefront and on-site bar while serving tourists, craft spirits enthusiasts, and corporate event bookers through tastings, tours, and workshops.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Distilled Spirits

NAICS

Distilleries (312140), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Distilleries (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAG), Spirits Distillery Tours & Tastings (Whiskey, Rum, Gin, Vodka) (THAJAGAF), Fine Wine & Luxury Spirits Retail (CRANABAE)

Keywords

• Craft distillery
• Danish whisky
• Nordic dry gin
• Organic aquavit
• Spirit tastings

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Spirit Product Sales: Direct sales of bottled spirits (whisky, gin, aquavit) to consumers through the distillery's own e-commerce storefront and at the physical distillery shop. Products include whisky editions (RAW, REFINED, RARE), Nordic Dry Gin expressions (Orange, Bay Leaf, Angelica), and Aquavit expressions (Dill Anise, Long Pepper, Cinnamon Pepper).
2. Visitor Experiences: Revenue from paid experiences including distillery tours, whisky tastings, gin tastings, cocktail workshops, distill-your-own-spirit workshops (2.5 hours), and smørrebrød-and-aquavit masterclasses. Gift cards are also sold for these experiences.
3. Venue Rental and Private Events: The distillery bar and cocktail bar are available for private events. The venue can be booked for corporate events, celebrations, and special occasions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Copenhagen Distillery is an organic craft distillery in Copenhagen that produces small-batch Danish whisky, Nordic Dry Gin, and modern aquavit using organic Danish barley and contemporary distillation techniques including a Müller hybrid still. Beyond bottled spirits, the distillery runs an on-site bar and shop and generates revenue from paid visitor experiences such as distillery tours, whisky tastings, gin tastings, cocktail workshops, distill-your-own-spirit workshops, and smørrebrød-and-aquavit masterclasses.

Product overview

Copenhagen Distillery is an organic craft distillery in Copenhagen producing Danish whisky, Nordic Dry Gin, and New Nordic Aquavit. The whisky portfolio consists of three expressions: RAW (virgin oak matured), REFINED (cold-smoked with seasoned casks), and RARE (experimental limited editions), plus Liquid Barley as the New Make spirit. The gin range includes Orange, Bay Leaf, and Angelica expressions. Aquavit offerings include Dill Anise and Long Pepper varieties. The distillery also offers experiential products including distill-your-own workshops, whisky tastings, gin tastings, cocktail workshops, and smørrebrød pairing experiences. The Spirit Editions Collection showcases experimental distillates like Coffee Spirit.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RAW Whisky A bold, clean Danish single malt whisky expression shaped only by virgin Hungarian oak; aimed at whisky enthusiasts and collectors.
• RARE Whisky A limited-edition Danish whisky where the distillery explores, tests, and stretches the boundaries of what Danish whisky can be, including proprietary cask seasoning with aquavit or gin.
• REFINED Whisky A Danish whisky expression bringing cold-smoked malt and seasoned casks that echo Danish culinary traditions, aimed at craft whisky drinkers.
• Liquid Barley (New Make Spirit) The distillery's New Make spirit showing whisky in its purest form, representing the core grain character of Danish terroir; offered to enthusiasts and collectors.
• Nordic Dry Gin An organic gin distilled with carefully selected botanicals to create a clean, balanced flavour profile reflecting the modern Scandinavian approach to craft spirits; sold to consumers and bartenders.
• Dill Anise Aquavit Award-winning aquavit celebrating traditional Nordic flavours with fresh dill and anise, designed for seafood pairings; sold to consumers and restaurants.
• Long Pepper Aquavit A New Nordic Aquavit with exotic long pepper notes, designed for pairing with meat dishes while pushing the boundaries of traditional aquavit.
• Coffee Spirit A unique experimental spirit created by infusing coffee into virgin casks, part of the Spirit Editions Collection.
• Distill Your Own Spirit Workshop A 2.5-hour paid workshop where participants craft their own bottle of gin, aquavit, or custom spirit using miniature stills, including a guided tour and tasting; aimed at visitors and tourists.
• Whisky Tasting Experience A guided whisky tasting in Copenhagen covering Danish whisky, Nordic grains, and the distillery's full whisky portfolio, starting with a welcome drink and factory tour.
• Gin Tasting Experience A 1.5-hour gin and spirits tasting at the distillery including a tour, tasting of multiple gins, and exploration of how botanicals shape final flavour.
• Cocktail Workshop

Quantifiable outcome

• Awarded Master Medal at Luxury Spirits Masters 2025 for Raw No. 5 whisky; Gold in World Whisky Ultra-Premium category for Rare No. 4
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AamannscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAamanns, known for raising the standard of smørrebrød and their focus on organic ingredients, collaborates with Copenhagen Distillery for the smørrebrød & aquavit masterclass experience. Aamanns creates smørrebrød specifically matched to the distillery's aquavit and snaps offerings, ensuring food-and-spirit pairing quality and innovation.
• Shopify Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationThe distillery's online store is hosted on Shopify Inc., which provides the e-commerce platform enabling online sales of spirits and experiences. Shopify is explicitly referenced in the Terms of Conditions as the hosting provider.
• Danish Whisky ManifestocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCopenhagen Distillery is a participant in the Danish Whisky Manifesto, reinforcing its commitment to authentic craftsmanship, transparency, and sustainability in Danish whisky production. The manifesto is a collective initiative among Danish whisky producers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hernö Gin: Swedish craft gin distillery producing small-batch organic gin with a Nordic botanical profile and multiple international awards. Comparable in craft gin positioning, organic sourcing and Nordic spirits identity.
• Penderyn Distillery: Welsh single malt whisky distillery producing small-batch, award-winning whisky with a strong visitor-centre and DTC business. Comparable as a small, premium single malt producer focused on national provenance and tourism-driven experiences.
• Glendalough Distillery: Irish craft distillery producing premium small-batch whiskey, gin and poitín with a strong DTC, visitor-experience and terroir narrative. Comparable in scale, product mix (whisky + gin) and visitor-experience model.
• Nyborg Destilleri: Danish craft distillery producing small-batch whisky and other spirits. A direct domestic peer in the modern Danish spirits category alongside Copenhagen Distillery.
• Kilchoman Distillery: Independent Islay farm distillery producing small-batch, single-farm single malt whisky with strong emphasis on provenance, terroir and visitor experiences. Comparable craft/single-cask model with high award recognition.
• Stauning Whisky: Danish craft whisky distillery founded in the same era as Copenhagen Distillery, producing small-batch single malt whisky in Jutland, Denmark. Closest direct peer by geography, scale and craft positioning in the Danish whisky category.
• FEW Spirits: US craft distillery producing small-batch whiskey and gin with a DTC/visitor centre model and a strong emphasis on storytelling and awards. Comparable as a small craft multi-spirit producer with experiential retail.
• Mackmyra Swedish Whisky: Swedish craft whisky distillery pioneering Nordic single malt whisky with a focus on local grains, innovative cask programmes and DTC/visitor centre experiences. Directly comparable as a Nordic craft whisky producer with experiential retail and a similar terroir-led narrative.

Broad incumbents

• Sipsmith Gin: London-based craft gin pioneer producing small-batch gin with a visitor distillery and experiential offering, now part of a major drinks group. Comparable craft gin/distillery tourism model at greater scale and distribution.
• Westland Distillery: US craft single malt whisky producer (now part of a larger spirits group) known for terroir-driven, small-batch American single malt and extensive cask experimentation. Comparable craft single malt philosophy at a slightly larger scale and broader distribution.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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