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From Concept to Shelf

Every great spirit starts as a simple idea. At Driftwood Distillery we turn that idea into a finished bottle — guiding you through recipe development, trial distilling, production, bottling and branding under one roof. Whether you are an established brand looking to add a signature drink or an entrepreneur launching your very first label, our in-house team handles the craft, the compliance and the detail so you can focus on your story.

Working from our craft distillery in Katwijk aan Zee, we combine artisan know-how with a network that gives you access to world-class spirits. From the first tasting to the moment your product reaches the shelf, you have one dedicated partner at your side.

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From concept to shelf at Driftwood Distillery

Our SERVICES

Concept to Shelf

One dedicated team guides you through the entire drink-making process — from first idea to a market-ready bottle that perfects your vision.

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Trial Production

We distil small test batches so you can taste, refine and sign off on every detail before we scale up to a full production run.

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Recipe Development

Our distillers fine-tune botanicals, base spirits and flavour balance until every sip delivers the exact taste you envisioned.

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Small Batch & Spirit Bottling

As a fully operational distillery, we keep producing small batches of your drink and bottling them in your chosen design, on demand.

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Small Batch & Spirit Bottling

As a fully operational distillery, we keep producing small batches of your drink and bottling them in your chosen design, on demand.

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Canning Services

We now also offer canning for ready-to-drink cocktails and mixers, in a range of formats and sizes ready for retail.

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Canning Services

We now also offer canning for ready-to-drink cocktails and mixers, in a range of formats and sizes ready for retail.

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Branding

From logo and label design to a go-to-market plan, we help build a brand that speaks to your target audience and stands out on the shelf.

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Branding

From logo and label design to a go-to-market plan, we help build a brand that speaks to your target audience and stands out on the shelf.

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Our Process

Six clear stages take your drink from a first conversation to a finished product in the hands of your customers.

01 Discovery

We listen to your idea, target audience and goals to shape a clear brief for the spirit you want to create.

02 Recipe

Our distillers develop and balance the recipe, selecting botanicals and base spirits until the flavour is exactly right.

03 Trial

We distil small trial batches for you to taste and refine, so nothing is left to chance before scaling up.

04 Production

Once the recipe is signed off, we produce and bottle or can your drink to consistent, high craft standards.

05 Branding

We craft your label, packaging and go-to-market plan so your product looks the part and finds its audience.

06 Launch

With compliance handled, your spirit is ready for the shelf — and we keep producing batches whenever you need them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Driftwood Distillery is a craft gin distillery based on an old naval airbase near Katwijk in the Netherlands.

Driftwood Distillery Building 326, Vliegkamp Valkenburg, 1e Mientlaan, Katwijk, 2223LA

We serve customers from all over the world we can operate online and if required we can visit you. We would like to welcome you to our location.

Experience is absolutely not necessary. You have the desire, the idea and/or the vision. We have the expertise to bring it to life.

In meetings with our team, we will help you workshop the perfect branding plan to help get your product in front of the consumers' eyes in the best way possible. We can assist you with everything from logo design to a marketing plan.

Branding is arguably the most significant part of the process. You can make the best-tasting drink in the world, but people will only know that if they can find it.

For sure, per country we are always aware of the requirements.

Our offer is large and diverse, thanks to our extensive network. We would be happy to hear your wishes.

Ready to Create Your Own Drink?

Tell us about your idea and our team will take it from concept all the way to the shelf. No beverage experience required — just your vision.

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