The Distillery
Rooted in the Heart of Lapford.
At Spirits of Yeo, we reject the industrial norm of buying mass-produced neutral grain spirits. To us, true distilling is an art, not just a bottling process.
We began on the banks of the River Yeo with a single vision: to create spirits with genuine soul. We hand-pick local ingredients where possible and process them on-site to ensure quality before fermentation even begins.
Our process is a transformation every step of the way — from the humble beginnings of fermentation, to the initial stripping run, to high proof runs, and down to our meticulous activated carbon filtration, used to remove impurities whilst preserving the unique character of each spirit.
We blend our spirits using local Tarka Springs water and finish every small batch with hand-applied labels and traditional wax dipping.
We didn't build this distillery for profit; we built it to make a statement about authentic craft.
What sets us apart
• Local Purity: We use Tarka Springs water for a true taste of Devon.
• Smooth Finish: Multi-stage carbon filtration ensures an exceptionally clean profile.
• Artisan Touch: Every bottle is hand-labelled and wax-dipped with pride.
Our philosophy is simple: no shortcuts, no bulk alcohol, and absolute transparency.
We are also committed to the land we love. Our labels use 100% recycled paper, and our operations run on a Green Energy tariff. To protect our future, we have invested in the Whitelaw Brae wind farm to offset our carbon footprint.
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The Process
While others buy pre-made "Neutral Grain Spirit" by the tanker-load, we start at the source. We process raw ingredients on-site tailored to the spirit being created, we source the best ingredients whether that's local molasses or the sugar beet which we process after hand picking ourselves. We then clean, cut and cooking before a single drop of water is added and the fermentation can begin.
Fermentation
We don't just "flavour" alcohol; we create it. By controlling the fermentation from scratch, we develop the deep, complex esters that industrial spirits simply can't replicate.
Distillation
Every batch runs through our stripping still first to concentrate the essence. Depending on the spirit—be it our crisp Vodka, spiced Rum, or botanical Gin—we run further distillations to reach peak purity.
Filtration
We use multi-stage activated carbon filtration to polish our base spirit, removing any unwanted notes while keeping the character. We then proof it down using Tarka Springs water, sourced right here in Devon, ensuring the local terroir is in every sip.
Bottling
Finalised with care, our spirits are then bottled with pride, lovingly waxed dipped and stamped, before labelling ready to be enjoyed as a superior expression of our craft and heritage.
Spirits of Yeo supports responsible drinking. For more information visit Drinkaware.