What Local Spirits does

Local Spirits ApS is a privately held Danish B2B wholesale distributor based in Gentofte that aggregates craft spirits from Danish micro-producers and resells them to on-premise hospitality customers. Its catalog spans approximately 391 brands across gin, vodka, whisky, rum, vermouth, amaro, agave spirits, snaps/aquavit, liqueurs, ready-to-drink cocktails, mixers, wine, cider, and alcohol-free alternatives, with a stated emphasis on local and organic producers. The company serves bars, restaurants, hotels, specialty spirit shops, and festivals across all of Denmark via day-to-day delivery, supported by showroom/tasting rooms ('Smagelokale') in Copenhagen (Nansensgade 70) and Aarhus (Borggade 5), a dedicated commercial team of three sales representatives and one procurement manager, and customer-service infrastructure reachable via [email protected].

The platform's defining operational feature is its integration with ecoSPIRITS, a closed-loop distribution system in which spirits are delivered in reusable 4.5L ecoTOTE units designed for at least 150 reuse cycles, materially reducing packaging waste and per-litre cost versus conventional glass bottles; the company also offers 10L bag-in-box formats and is the exclusive Danish route for ecoSPIRITS-distributed SKUs such as Los Arcos El Valle. Product formats include glass bottles, ecoTOTE 4.5L, and 10L bag-in-box. The company also retails one own-brand line — Local Spirits Distilled, an organic gin/vodka produced by OriGinCPH — alongside co-developed SKUs such as Bad Boy Coffee Liqueur (made with Copenhagen Coffee Lab). B Corp certification and an ESG Report 24/25 are published on the website.

The commercial model is straightforward wholesale distribution. Products are priced in DKK ex-VAT with volume-based unit discounts (e.g., buy-6-pay-for-5) and free shipping on orders above 5,000 DKK. Pricing is published online, account-based B2B ordering is offered via the e-commerce storefront, and volume agreements are negotiated on request. The customer base is distributed across multiple verticals within Danish hospitality with no disclosed anchor accounts. The company does not disclose revenue, has no external investors or funding rounds on record, and appears founder- or independently owned.

Name

Local Spirits

Legal name

Local Spirits ApS

Website

https://localspirits.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Local Spirits ApS is a privately held Danish B2B wholesale distributor that aggregates approximately 391 Danish craft spirits brands and distributes them to bars, restaurants, hotels, specialty shops, and festivals across Denmark, leveraging the ecoSPIRITS closed-loop packaging system for sustainable bulk delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wholesale Spirits Distribution

NAICS

Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (424820), Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (4248)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Beer, Wine & Spirits Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Craft & Specialty Beverage Wholesale (Local/Artisanal) (AFAIAGAH)

Keywords

• Wholesale spirits distribution
• Craft spirits importer
• B2B beverage wholesale
• Organic spirits supply
• Bulk spirits packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Gentofte

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. B2B Wholesale Spirits Distribution: Local Spirits operates as a B2B distribution platform, aggregating Danish micro-producers' spirits and distributing to trade customers including bars, restaurants, hotels, specialty shops, and festivals. Revenue is generated through product sales at wholesale prices with volume discount structures (e.g., buy 6 pay for 5). The company also offers ecoSPIRITS bulk formats at lower per-liter prices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Local Spirits is a Danish B2B wholesale distribution platform that aggregates craft spirits from Danish micro-producers and sells them to trade customers such as bars, restaurants, hotels, specialty shops, and festivals. The product range spans gin, vodka, whisky, rum, vermouth, amaro, agave spirits, snaps, aquavit, liqueurs, fruit wine, mixers, and non-alcoholic beverages, available in conventional glass bottles and sustainable 4.5L ecoTOTE or 10L bag-in-box formats. Deliveries are made day-to-day across Denmark, supported by sales reps and tasting showrooms in Copenhagen and Aarhus.

Product overview

Local Spirits is a B2B distribution platform that aggregates Danish craft spirits micro-producers under one platform. The core offering is the spirits distribution service, complemented by the ecoSPIRITS sustainable packaging system (4.5L reusable ecoTOTE units). The product portfolio spans multiple categories including gin (Local Spirits Distilled Gin, Herbie Original, Copperpot, Nordisk Gin, Elg, Aronia Dry Gin), whisky (Copenhagen Distillery RARE and Refined editions, Stauning Rye and Høst), rum (Great Dane, Skotlander, EtOH New Not Bourbon, West Coast Hustlers), snaps and aquavit (Snaps Bornholm, Havesnaps, Aquavit Monastery), liqueurs (Queens, Bad Boy Coffee, The New Black), vermouth (Vermouth Moderne, Chinati Vergano), ready-to-drink (Copenhagen Distillery Negroni), mixers (Oh Deer Ginger Beer, tonics), wine (Grands Vin, Mâcon-Cruzille), agave spirits (Los Arcos El Valle), and snacks (Lokale Rødder chips). Products are available in multiple formats including standard glass bottles, 10L bag-in-box, and ecoTOTE 4.5L bulk format. The company focuses on organic and locally produced spirits, holding B Corp certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Local Spirits Distilled: Own-label brand of handcrafted organic Danish gin and vodka produced by OriGinCPH, focused on supporting local distilleries.
• ecoSPIRITS

Products and services

• ecoSPIRITS Closed-Loop Bulk Distribution Innovative closed-loop distribution system that replaces glass bottles with reusable 4.5-liter ecoTOTE units, reducing packaging waste by 99% and achieving minimum 150 reuse cycles per unit. Offered as a sustainable and lower per-liter alternative to conventional glass bottles for B2B hospitality buyers.
• Spiritus Distribution Platform (Sortiment) B2B wholesale spirits distribution platform aggregating Danish micro-producers' products including gin, vodka, whisky, rum, vermouth, liqueurs, snaps, aquavit, wine, ready-to-drink, mixers, and non-alcoholic alternatives for trade customers across Denmark.
• Local Spirits Distilled Gin Own-brand handmade organic Danish gin made in small batches with organic botanicals including lemon peel, coriander seeds, licorice root, angelica root, cassia cinnamon, green cardamom pods, and juniper. Produced by OriGinCPH and distributed by Local Spirits.
• Local Spirits Distilled (own-label sub-brand) Own-label sub-brand of handcrafted organic Danish gin and vodka produced by OriGinCPH, supporting local distilleries.

Quantifiable outcome

• ecoTOTEs are reused at least 150 times in a circular loop, significantly reducing packaging waste compared to conventional glass bottle distribution.

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ecoSPIRITScoreTechnology or IntegrationecoSPIRITS is an innovative closed-loop distribution system that nearly eliminates all packaging waste from production to serving of spirits by replacing glass bottle delivery with reusable 4.5L ecoTOTE units reused at least 150 times. Local Spirits is an authorized ecoSPIRITS distributor, offering many bestsellers in ecoTOTE format as a more affordable and sustainable alternative to conventional glass bottles.
• Copenhagen Coffee LabminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCopenhagen Coffee Lab collaborated with Bad Company Spirits to develop the coffee used in Bad Boy Coffee Liqueur. The coffee consists of a combination of beans from Colombia and Brazil, both known for full-bodied and chocolate-sweet coffee beans.
• Cocktail Catering PartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal Spirits partners with cocktail catering providers to promote product usage at events and showcase their spirits portfolio to hospitality customers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Diageo: World's largest spirits producer with established wholesale and on-premise distribution across Denmark. A broad incumbent whose brand portfolio and scale could be redirected into craft and local segments if Danish craft demand continues to grow.
• Pernod Ricard: Global spirits and wine major with extensive Nordic distribution. Operates as a broad incumbent that also sells into the Danish on-premise trade; while not a craft specialist, it competes for the same hospitality buyer relationships and could expand its craft portfolio to compete directly.

Direct peers

• Hotaling & Co. US-based craft spirits importer and distributor that aggregates a portfolio of small-batch and craft producers for on-premise and retail accounts. Closely comparable model of curating and distributing multiple craft distilleries' brands through a dedicated sales force.
• Berry Bros. & Rudd: Long-established UK-based fine wine and spirits merchant combining wholesale distribution, retail showrooms, and B2B hospitality supply. Directly comparable B2B curation-led model with physical tasting venues and a curated multi-producer portfolio, though at significantly larger scale and broader geography.
• Park Street Imports: US craft spirits and beverage importer/distributor building a multi-producer portfolio for hospitality and retail. Similar aggregator model focused on bringing small-batch producers to B2B buyers in a single geography.
• Vinkompagniet: Danish B2B beverage distributor supplying the on-premise trade with wine, spirits, and beer. Directly comparable as a domestic multi-category distributor targeting Danish bars, restaurants, and hotels, though broader in wine and beer than Local Spirits' craft-spirits focus.
• Skjold Burne: Danish chain of wine and spirits retail shops with B2B supply into hospitality. Operates in the same Danish on-premise customer base and competes for the same craft spirits and organic assortment, although its core model is retail storefront rather than dedicated wholesale.

Others

• Stauning Whisky: Award-winning Danish craft whisky distillery whose Rye and Høst expressions are currently distributed by Local Spirits via ecoTOTE. Representative of the supplier side of Local Spirits' portfolio and a potential direct-distribution alternative for high-velocity Danish craft brands.
• Skotlander: Danish craft rum producer whose White Rum was named World's Best Light Rum and whose products are distributed by Local Spirits. Another key supplier partner and illustrative of the kind of micro-producer that depends on Local Spirits' channel for B2B reach.
• ecoSPIRITS: Closed-loop spirits distribution technology provider whose 4.5L ecoTOTE system is licensed to Local Spirits. Critical technology partner whose global adoption supports Local Spirits' sustainability positioning and could become a basis for cross-market expansion or service revenue.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Localspiritsdk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/local-spirits
• Instagraminstagram.com/localspiritsdk

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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