Porcelain Gin Distillery

What Porcelain Gin Distillery does

Porcelain Gin Distillery is a privately-held, family-owned craft spirits producer operating a distillery in Liaoning Province, China, with commercial and website operations housed under Liquid Innovation Limited in Hong Kong. The company manufactures premium gin classified as "Shanghai Dry Gin" — a category it effectively defines, requiring at least 90% of botanicals to be sourced from China. Its two flagship SKUs are Porcelain Shanghai Dry Gin (700ml, 43% ABV) and Porcelain Mandarin Gin (43% ABV), both built on an 18-botanical blend that includes hand-picked Mongolian juniper berries, Sichuan peppercorn, Goji berries, and cardamom, with six undisclosed ingredients. Production uses a custom 500L European-style copper alembic pot still ("Mulan") with a vapor infusion chamber and a 6-plate vertical reflux column, and the winter climate in Liaoning (down to -35°C) is exploited for natural condenser cooling. Every bottle is a handmade ceramic vessel finished with hand-applied copper floral decals; the company also reports methanol levels six times below EU regulatory thresholds.

The business generates revenue through one-time product sales across a hybrid channel mix: direct-to-consumer e-commerce via its own storefront (with free shipping in Hong Kong), international distribution partnerships (notably Velier for Italy and Glocal Gin for Germany/EU), on-trade venues (bars, restaurants, hotels, and cruise ships including Disney Cruise Line's Disney Treasure), and off-trade retail. The brand is sold in nearly 30 countries, and serves two primary customer segments: premium/luxury gin consumers and on-trade hospitality operators seeking differentiated cocktail-program SKUs. By March 2025 the Italy partnership alone had penetrated over 750 on-trade and 100 off-trade venues since launching in 2024. The company is bootstrapped and small (1–10 employees), with no disclosed funding, no institutional investors, and no management-team data publicly available beyond founder Hubert Tse.

Name

Porcelain Gin Distillery

Legal name

Liquid Innovation Limited

Website

https://porcelaingin.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Porcelain Gin Distillery is a family-owned Chinese distillery producing premium Shanghai Dry Gin from 18 Chinese botanicals, packaged in handmade ceramic bottles and sold across nearly 30 countries through distribution partners, on-trade venues, e-commerce, and a flagship Disney Cruise Line placement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Spirits / Craft Gin

NAICS

Distilleries (312140)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Distilled Spirits Production & Distilling (AFAFAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC), Distilleries (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAG), Spirits Distillery Tours & Tastings (Whiskey, Rum, Gin, Vodka) (THAJAGAF)

Keywords

• Premium gin distillery
• Shanghai dry gin
• Artisan ceramic bottles
• Chinese botanical gin
• Craft spirit production

Headquarters

HQ city

Hong Kong

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Gin Product Sales: The company generates revenue primarily through the sale of its gin products — Porcelain Shanghai Dry Gin (700ml, 43% ABV) and Porcelain Mandarin Gin (43% ABV) — sold through on-trade (bars, restaurants, hotels), off-trade (retail), e-commerce, and distribution partners internationally.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Porcelain Gin Distillery produces premium craft gin distilled from 18 botanicals sourced across China, marketed as the first Shanghai Dry Gin (requiring 90%+ Chinese-sourced botanicals). The distillery, located in Liaoning Province, China, uses a custom 500L copper-plated alembic still and packages its spirits in handmade artisan ceramic bottles. It sells its products globally through a mix of e-commerce, regional distributors, on-trade hospitality venues, and off-trade retail.

Product overview

Porcelain Gin Distillery is a family-owned distillery located in Liaoning Province, China, producing premium gins under the Shanghai Dry Gin classification. The product portfolio consists of two core bottle products: the Signature Series Porcelain Shanghai Dry Gin (700ml, 43% ABV, 18 botanicals) and the Porcelain Mandarin Gin (43% ABV, mandarin-forward variant). Both products feature handmade ceramic bottles. The portfolio also includes a Ready-to-Drink (RTD) line, starting with the Porcelain High Tea Cocktail launched in Italy. The company holds a Silver Medal from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2020) and Silver Award at World Gin Awards (2022).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Porcelain Mandarin Gin: A heavier gin featuring the same 18 botanicals as the Signature series with highlighted amounts of mandarin peel for extra deep taste. Sweet citrus forward with juniper, cardamom and minty hints on the nose. ABV: 43%.

Products and services

• Porcelain Shanghai Dry Gin Signature series gin distilled from 18 botanicals sourced from across China, including hand-picked Mongolian juniper berries, Sichuan peppercorn, Goji berries, and cardamom (with six undisclosed ingredients). Bottled at 700ml and 43% ABV in handmade ceramic bottles. Aimed at discerning gin enthusiasts, the luxury gifting market, and on-trade cocktail programs.
• Porcelain Mandarin Gin Premium gin built on the same 18-botanical foundation as the signature series with additional highlighted amounts of mandarin peel for extra citrus depth. Sweet, citrus-forward flavor profile with juniper, cardamom, and minty hints on the nose. Bottled at 43% ABV in handmade ceramic bottles. Targeted at consumers and on-trade venues seeking a citrus-forward expression.
• Porcelain High Tea Cocktail Ready-to-Drink cocktail built on Porcelain Mandarin Gin infused with Oolong tea, lemon, peach, and ginger. Launched in Italy in 2024 through the Velier distribution partnership. Targeted at on-trade and off-trade consumers seeking a convenient, premium pre-mixed gin cocktail.

Quantifiable outcome

• Methanol level 6 times lower than EU Official methanol requirements
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Disney Cruise LineflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 January 2025Porcelain Gin Distillery partnered with Disney Cruise Line to feature Porcelain Gin aboard the Disney Treasure. The gin is served at the Mulan-themed Jade Cricket Cafe on deck 5, where guests can enjoy bespoke 'Dynasty Concoctions' cocktails presented in delicate Chinese tea sets. This is a flagship partnership showcasing the brand on a globally recognized luxury cruise line.
• VeliercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Porcelain Gin Distillery officially partnered with Velier for distribution in Italy starting in 2024. Velier is a leading gin distributor with a portfolio including Hendrick's Gin, Portofino Gin, and Silent Pool Gin. Under this partnership, Porcelain Gin entered over 750 on-trade venues and 100 off-trade venues in Italy. The partnership also introduced the Porcelain High Tea Ready-to-Drink cocktail in Italy featuring Mandarin Gin infused with Oolong tea, lemon, peach, and ginger.
• Glocal GincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlocal Gin (founded by Chris and Claudia) was the first EU importer for Porcelain Gin Distillery. They have been instrumental in EU expansion, securing listings in prestigious hotels, department stores, and F&B venues across Germany. Glocal Gin has represented Porcelain Gin at Bar Convent Berlin and ProWein, and showcased the brand at German Christmas markets annually.
• Kai SeidenheftercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPorcelain Gin collaborated with Kai Seidenhefter, an award-winning gin distilling veteran from Hessen, Germany. Kai contributed his vast knowledge of traditional European gin distilling techniques, which was combined with the family's access to premium Chinese botanicals to create a full-bodied, vibrant gin that showcases both worlds.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Roku Gin: Suntory's Japanese craft gin featuring six Japanese botanicals, positioned as a culturally-distinctive premium gin. Closest analog to Porcelain Gin's Asian-inspired, country-of-origin botanical positioning and global premium ambitions.
• Monkey 47: German craft gin from the Black Forest with a 47-botanical blend and strong premium positioning. Highly comparable to Porcelain Gin as a country-of-origin craft gin competing on botanical complexity and luxury gifting in European markets.
• Sipsmith: London-based craft gin pioneer with a copper-pot still heritage and premium positioning. Comparable to Porcelain Gin as a craft, story-driven gin brand emphasizing heritage and artisanal production methods.
• The Botanist: Islay-based craft gin distilled with 22 hand-foraged botanicals. Comparable to Porcelain Gin in emphasizing locally-sourced, terroir-driven botanicals and artisanal production as core brand storytelling.
• Ki No Bi: Kyoto Distillery's Japanese craft gin using locally-sourced botanicals, embodying a similar philosophy of cultural-botanical terroir to Porcelain Gin's Chinese-botanical approach. Comparable as an Asian-origin craft gin targeting global premium markets.
• Silent Pool Gin: English premium craft gin co-distributed by Velier in Italy. Competes with Porcelain Gin on the same Italian bar menus and uses distinctive bottle design as a gifting differentiator.
• Portofino Gin: Italian luxury craft gin also distributed by Velier in Italy. Direct channel-peer in the same on-trade and off-trade venues Porcelain Gin is entering via the Velier partnership.

Broad incumbents

• Tanqueray: Diageo-owned heritage gin brand with global distribution. Sets the baseline premium London Dry benchmark that Asian-inspired craft gins like Porcelain Gin position against in cocktail-program listings.
• Bombay Sapphire: Mass-premium gin from Bacardi with a vapor-infusion botanical process and global on-trade dominance. Represents the broad incumbent that small craft brands like Porcelain Gin must displace on bar menus to scale.
• Hendrick's Gin: Iconic premium botanical gin distributed by Velier (the same Italian distributor as Porcelain Gin), making it a direct channel comparison. Hendrick's established the premium botanical-gin category and represents the gold standard Porcelain Gin competes against on bar menus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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