Contract Distilling & Custom Spirits Production
Reliable, Confidential Spirits Manufacturing for Growing Brands
Launching or scaling a spirits brand doesn’t require building a distillery. It requires a trusted production partner with the equipment, licenses, and experience to deliver consistent, compliant product—on time and at scale.
Lazy Guy Distillery provides full-service contract distilling and spirits production for brands, hospitality groups, and beverage companies looking for a dependable manufacturing partner.
Who We Work With
We partner with clients who value quality, consistency, and transparency, including:
- New and emerging spirits brands
- Established brands seeking additional capacity or
- RTD and canned cocktail producers
- Hospitality groups and private-label programs
- Non-alcohol brands entering the spirits category
- International brands producing for the U.S. market
Whether you’re producing your first run or scaling nationally, we tailor our process to your needs.
Our Contract Distilling Services
We offer end-to-end spirits production, allowing you to focus on building your brand while we handle manufacturing.
Services include:
- Custom recipe development & formulation
- Distillation and rectification
- Neutral spirit production or sourcing
- Whiskey, gin, vodka, rum, and specialty spirits
- Barrel aging, blending and finishing
- Proofing, filtration, and quality control
- Bottling, labeling, and packaging coordination
- TTB and regulatory compliance support
Projects can be turnkey or limited to specific production stages.
Production Capabilities
Transparency matters in contract manufacturing.
- Licensed distillery with federal and state approvals
- Commercial still and scalable production capacity
- Batch sizes suitable for pilot runs through full production
- Quality control processes designed for repeatability
- Secure facility with controlled access
Capacity details and minimum order volumes are discussed during consultation to ensure alignment before moving forward.
Why Partner With Lazy Guy Distillery
Contract distilling is built on trust. Our clients choose us because we offer:
- Consistency – Repeatable processes and documented production
- Compliance – Deep familiarity with TTB and state regulations
- Confidentiality – Your brand, formulas, and data remain protected
- Communication – Clear timelines, pricing, and expectations
- Reliability – We deliver what we commit to producing
We approach every project as a long-term partnership, not a one-off transaction.
Quality & Compliance
All production is completed under appropriate federal and state licenses, with strict attention to:
- Record keeping and reporting
- Excise tax compliance
- Formula approvals when required
- Label and packaging coordination
We are happy to work alongside your legal or compliance team.
Our Process
- Initial consultation – Discuss goals, volumes, timelines
- NDA & discovery – Review formulas, specs, and requirements
- Proposal & pricing – Transparent costs and production plan
- Production & quality review
- Packaging & release
You remain in control of your brand. We ensure the liquid meets your standards.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What spirits can you distill?
A: Our TTB License (#GA-DSP-20007) allows us to distill any spirit. Bourbon, Rye, Gin, Vodka, Rum, Absinth, Liqueur… anything that is distilled.
Q: Can you provide R&D and proof-of-concept services?
A: Yes. In fact, we encourage brokers and private label owners to prove their product via R&D before entering the market. Our distilling hardware scales to meet you requirements but a solid base product is critical to grow your brand. However, if you have a proven recipe then lets expand your brand!
Q: What is your Minimum Order Quantity?
A: Zero. We have Zero minimum quantity requirements. We operate on a Time and Materials basis which helps you control costs as a small producer. We’ll do our best to elevate your brand but ultimately, we never have MOQ’s.
Q: What are the startup fees?
A: None. Unless you want our assistance to get your TTB DSP or GA DOR Brokers license. We operate on a Time & Materials model.
Q: I have an established COLA/FOLA. Who owns that Intellectual Property for my brand? Who owns the recipe?
A: The broker. We NEVER own the FOLA or recipe. We are required to submit a COLA for traceability requirements from the TTB. We’ll gladly sign your NDA stating our position if needed. Our interest is to grow your brand – not OWN the brand.
Q: What is your estimated all-in cost-per-bottle?
A: This is the most asked question we get and there is no single answer. Understand there are three primary factors influencing COGS: Hard-pack, Soft-pack and Overhead. Soft-pack is labor, liquid, excise taxes, storage. Hard-pack is bottle, labels, packaging. Overhead is marketing, licensing, insurance, permit fees, etc. Generally, a broker COGS per 750mL bottle for 4-6 year aged sourced-spirit may be in the $4-$6 range + hard-pack. For sourced vodka/GNS, $3-$5 + hard-pack. For craft gin/Bourbon/Rye, $6-$8 + hard-pack. For bespoke spirits $10-$15 incl/Hard pack.
Q: What is the difference between a Broker vs. a Private Label owner?
A: Simple – A broker has a TTB (Tax and Trade) Federal License and a GA DOR (Dept of Revenue) license. A ‘Private Label’ owner has no licenses and is typically not even required to have a GA business license. Generally speaking, a Broker has lower COGS than a Private Label owner, however a broker often has higher upfront costs.
Q: Does Lazy Guy offer storage and shipping services?
A: Yes – we can work with any logistics company to ship your products. Our storage space is limited and you want your product in a distributor warehouse where you realize depletions – not in storage at our warehouse.
Q: Do you offer custom recipe development?
A: Yes. If you’re looking for a custom whiskey or gin mash bill we have that expertise. We can accommodate and refine any recipe you desire. Understand that custom recipe develop comes at a cost with R&D. We can help you understand the cost as well as FOB/MSRP.
Q: Can I make money as a broker or private label owner?
A: Yes – but… are you invested in your brand? Do you understand your market? Do you have a unique offering? Can you differentiate your product? Do you have a confident pitch deck? Are you willing to promote your brand? Do you understand the difference between COGS and FOB? Can you speak to your depletion expectations? Can you fulfill your depletion requirements? Are you DTC or Intrastate? Do you understand bailment terms vs. N30? ….. Let us help you.
Start the Conversation
If you’re exploring contract distilling or custom spirits production, we’d be happy to discuss whether we’re a good fit.
👉 Contact us to schedule a confidential consultation or distillery tour.