Leven Bank Distillery Design & Commissioning Case Study

Featured project / Renton, Scotland

Project overview

The team at Loch Lomond Brewery approached Maven Spirits with the ambition of producing single malt whisky by making use of spare capacity in their existing brewhouse and boiler.

Working closely with the team, Maven Spirits designed the stillhouse and supported equipment sourcing. The installation comprises a 1,250-litre wash still, 950-litre spirit still, spirit safe and compound receivers for low wines and feints, and intermediate spirit.

Project scopeStillhouse design, equipment sourcing, compliance support and commissioning.

The scope included the associated process and utility pipework: steam and condensate, wash, low wines, feints, spirit, water, cleaning-in-place (CIP) and cooling. It also covered pumps, instrumentation, lighting and controls, including ATEX-rated pumps, empty-pipe detectors, level switches, temperature probes, a steam slam-shut system and the control panel.

Maven Spirits also supported the team with HMRC and Spirit Drinks Verification Scheme (SDVS) compliance requirements and provided assistance through commissioning.

Client testimonial

We engaged Jack to help us design, develop and commission our distillery, and his knowledge, experience and support have been invaluable throughout the entire process.
From the outset, Jack worked closely with us to understand the styles and flavour profiles of whisky we wanted to produce, translating our ambitions into the design and specification of the distilling equipment.
He led the project through the design and manufacturing process, overseeing the manufacture and delivery of the equipment before providing hands-on support with installation and commissioning. Jack was also on site for our first distillations, ensuring we were fully trained and confident in operating all aspects of the equipment.
Beyond the technical side, Jack provided invaluable guidance with our initial licensing applications and helped establish the systems and procedures necessary to ensure regulatory compliance.
What really sets Jack apart, however, is his commitment long after the project has been completed. He is always happy to take a call, offer advice or simply talk through an idea or challenge. His friendly, practical approach and willingness to go well beyond what could reasonably be expected have made him a trusted source of advice.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Jack to anyone considering establishing or developing a distillery.