Maredsous Distillery

What Maredsous Distillery does

Maredsous Distillery (legal entity Distillerie de Maredsous SRL) is a Belgian artisanal spirits producer founded in 2016 by Adrien Desclée de Maredsous, a direct descendant of the family that established Maredsous Abbey in 1872. Operating from the abbey site in Denée/Anhée (Molignée valley, Belgium) since a 2023 relocation, the company produces botanical dry gins, herbal liqueurs, a single malt whisky and a range of medicinal plant infusions. All spirits are built on a double-distillation process in copper stills using certified organic grain distillate (BE-BIO-01) infused with medicinal plants selected under three documented criteria: environment, botany and pharmacognosy, retaining only the "cœur de chauffe." The portfolio includes three botanical gins (Invictus, Valéo, Aéquatis at €38/500ml), three liqueurs (Élixir des Moines €32, Fleur d'Elixir €25, Garden Honey €35), one 4-year double-aged single malt whisky (€47) and ten+ infusion blends (€8.50-€9.50 per 70g pack).

Name

Maredsous Distillery

Legal name

Distillerie de Maredsous SRL

Website

https://maredsous-distillery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Maredsous Distillery is a Belgian artisanal abbey distillery producing organic botanical gins, liqueurs, single malt whisky and herbal infusions. Founded in 2016 by a descendant of Maredsous Abbey's founding family, it sells through DTC e-commerce and 185 retail points of sale across Benelux, Germany and France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisanal Distilled Spirits

NAICS

Distilleries (312140), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (42482)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC)

Keywords

• Organic artisanal spirits
• Botanical dry gins
• Herbal liqueurs
• Single malt whisky
• Medicinal plant infusions

Headquarters

HQ city

Denée

HQ country

Belgium

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: Online sales through maredsous-distillery.com to consumers in Benelux, Germany, and France. Products include gins, liqueurs, whisky, and infusions. Payment via credit card and bank transfer.
2. Distillery Tours & Experiences: Revenue from guided distillery tours (€12.50 adults, €5 children 14-17) and Masterclass cocktail experiences (€45 adults). Group bookings and private events.
3. Wholesale to Resellers & Partners: Sales through 185 points of sale including 49 partners and 119 resellers across Benelux, Germany, and France.
4. Event Services: Mixologist services for markets, public events, and private parties. 'Gin & Croquettes' catering concept for 30-150 people.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Maredsous Distillery produces certified organic artisanal spirits (botanical dry gins, liqueurs, single malt whisky) and medicinal plant infusions under the Distillerie Herboristerie de l'Abbaye de Maredsous brand. Products are made via double distillation of organic grain distillate infused with medicinal plants, retaining only the heart of the run. The distillery also offers on-site tours, cocktail masterclasses, and mixologist event services.

Product overview

Maredsous Distillery is an authentic Abbey distillery producing artisanal spirits and medicinal plant infusions. The product portfolio comprises three BOTANICAL DRY GINS (Invictus, Valéo, Aéquatis) made from plant infusions with distinct wellness properties (energising, relaxing, regulating), three BOTANICAL LIQUEURS (Élixir des Moines, Fleur d'Elixir, GARDEN HONEY) featuring traditional herbal recipes, one WHISKY COLLECTORS product (SINGLE MALT WHISKY aged in bourbon and chardonnay casks), ten INFUSIONS (Relaxation, Good Night, Digestion, Immunity, Vitality, Detox, Articulations, Light Legs, Respiration, Diet) made from organic medicinal plants, plus gift packs and specialty glassware. All spirits are produced through double distillation of organic grain distillates infused with medicinal plants, using traditional monastic methods.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Invictus Organic Gin Organic gin infused with energising plants (juniper berry, hazel catkin, hogweed, angelica), aged 6 months in oak casks. 500ml at 40% alc. vol. Sold at €38.00 per bottle.
• Valéo Organic Gin Organic gin infused with wild flowers (woodruff, St John's wort, mallow, primrose) with soothing and relaxing properties. 500ml at 40% alc. vol. Sold at €38.00 per bottle.
• Aéquatis Organic Gin Organic gin infused with tree buds and leaves (fir bud, ash leaf, hawthorn flower bud, hazel leaf) with regulating and digestion properties. 500ml at 40% alc. vol. Sold at €38.00 per bottle.
• Élixir des Moines Organic Abbey Liqueur Organic digestive abbey liqueur infused with wild plants and medicinal herbs (fir, hogweed, mint, angelica, meadowsweet, mugwort). Inspired by a historic Benedictine monk recipe from the Black Forest. 500ml at 32% alc. vol. Sold at €32.00 per bottle.
• Fleur d'Elixir Organic Aperitif Liqueur Organic aperitif liqueur infused with wild flowers and wild berries (elderflowers, violet, blackcurrant, wild strawberry, raspberry, blackberry). 500ml at 14% alc. vol. Sold at €25.00 per bottle.
• Garden Honey Organic Malt Liqueur Organic malt liqueur made from distillate of malts infused with abbey honey and medicinal plants (birch, horsetail, lime, heather). Aged in oak barrels. 500ml at 32% alc. vol. Sold at €35.00 per bottle.
• Single Malt Whisky Premium organic single malt whisky made from certified organic malts, double aged 4 years in oak casks (3 years American Bourbon oak, 1 year Limousin oak with Chardonnay white wine). 500ml at 47% alc. vol. Sold at €47.00 per bottle.
• Diet BIO Infusion Organic herbal infusion blend for weight management support, containing green mate leaves, hibiscus flowers, and mint. 70gr package sold at €8.50.
• Relaxation BIO Infusion Organic herbal infusion blend for relaxation purposes. 70gr package.
• Good Night BIO Infusion Organic herbal infusion blend designed to promote restful sleep. 70gr package.
• Immunité BIO Infusion Organic herbal infusion blend to support the immune system. 70gr package.
• Distillery Tour Experience Guided 75-minute tour of the herbal distillery at Maredsous Abbey, including tasting of 3 spirits or botanical infusion. €12.50 for adults, €5.00 for children aged 14-17, free for under 14. Available Wednesday-Sunday.
• Cocktail Masterclass Experience 120-minute masterclass cocktail experience including tasting of spirits and creation of 5 different cocktails. €45.00 per adult, minimum 10 people, booking by email only.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple international awards including Gold medals at Frankfurt, Lyon, and Brussels competitions; Bronze at IWSC London
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Maredsous Abbey (Benedictine Monks)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration between Adrien Desclée de Maredsous and the Benedictine monks of Maredsous Abbey to produce spirits and work with medicinal plants. In 2023, the herbal distillery relocated to the former farm of Maredsous Abbey. This partnership leverages monastic heritage and provides support for the abbey's cultural and spiritual activities.
• Abbey Visitor CentrecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOn-site retail partnership at the Maredsous Abbey visitor centre shop, selling spirits alongside other abbey products. Visitors can purchase spirits after tours or during centre hours.
• BPostminorOthersLogistics and delivery partner for e-commerce orders. Handles shipping to customers in Benelux, Germany, and France.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Giffard: French family-owned liqueur and spirit producer with strong botanical/herbalist heritage. Comparable to Maredsous in artisanal herbal liqueur category with international distribution.
• Rutte Distillery: Family-owned Dutch distillery since 1872 producing jenever, gin, and liqueurs. Comparable artisanal heritage model with multi-category craft spirits portfolio.
• Het Anker Brewery & Distillery: Belgian family operation producing Gouden Carolus whisky and other craft spirits. Comparable Belgian craft distillery with heritage story and multi-channel distribution.
• Copperhead Gin: Belgian craft gin producer with botanical and premium positioning. Operates in the same Belgian craft gin category as Maredsous, distributing through hospitality and retail channels in Belgium and across Europe.
• Filliers Distillery: Belgian family distillery operating since 1880, producing jenever, gin, and whisky. Comparable multi-category craft spirits model with strong Belgian heritage narrative.
• Bobby's Gin: Dutch craft gin with botanical focus and Southeast Asian-inspired recipe. Comparable premium craft gin with heritage narrative and Benelux distribution presence.
• Zuidam Distillery: Dutch family-owned craft distillery producing premium gin, whisky, and jenever. Comparable multi-category craft model with emphasis on traditional production methods.
• Blind Tiger Gin: Belgian craft gin distillery with artisanal, premium positioning. Directly comparable in scale, geography, and product category (botanical gin) to Maredsous's gin line.
• Elixir d'Anvers: Belgian herbal liqueur (Elixir de Spa) with herbalist heritage. Comparable to Maredsous's Élixir des moines in herbal liqueur category with botanical formulation emphasis.

Broad incumbents

• De Kuyper: Established Dutch distillery with broad portfolio of liqueurs and spirits. Relevant as a larger incumbent operating in the same herbal liqueur and botanical spirit categories as Maredsous.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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