Investment Opportunity
Bon Accord Distillery
“Happy to meet, sorry to part, happy to meet again — Bon Accord!”
The Opportunity
A Rare Opportunity to Own a Piece of Scotland’s Future
Equity and Founder Casks
Bon Accord Distillery is raising up to £3.6 million through equity and founder cask sales, at a pre-money valuation of £7.5 million. Funds will be used to complete construction of the distillery, visitor centre, and an all-inclusive food and whisky tourist destination at Aberdeen Dock. Planning permission has been granted.
Management expects to generate dividends from Year 5 onwards, should an exit not take place as planned.
- 01Tours and retail shop sales
- 02Food and beverage court and children’s area
- 03Assets under management from appreciating whisky casks
- 04High margin retail bottle sales from Year 3 onwards
The Location
Scotland’s Most Easterly Distillery
Bon Accord Distillery will be located right at the mouth of the River Dee, only half a mile from Aberdeen South Harbour. The site was once a Bon-Accord drinks plant — a prominent soft drink manufacturer in Scotland. The distillery will include a whisky production area, a food court, a retail area, and visitor facilities, with striking views over the harbour.
£420m Infrastructure
Aberdeen South Harbour
Completed August 2023, the £420 million Aberdeen South Harbour expansion is the largest marine infrastructure project in Trust Port history. The expanded capacity has significantly increased cruise calls to the city. This most easterly placed Scottish distillery is perfectly set to benefit from the increased cruise ship arrivals and upsurge of tourism in the area.
Revenue Model
An All-Inclusive Tourist Destination
Distillery Tours & Tasting
Guided tours, whisky tasting sessions, corporate and private event space rental, and cask ownership programme.
Visitor Centre & Retail
Initially stocking local distillery products. From Year 3: Bon Accord’s own production.
Food Court
Local produce, food trucks serving seafood, fish & chips, pizza and steak. Family-friendly with children’s area.
Our Secret Recipe
Golden Promise. The Barley Behind the Legends.
The distillery produces Golden Promise peated and non-peated whisky in ex-sherry casks. Known for producing a light golden colour with soft sweet aroma, leading to a robust flavour and rich textured mouthfeel. The preferred barley for The Macallan, the award-winning Yamazaki Distillery in Japan, and Glengoyne Distillery.
- 200–300 casks per annum, expandable to 500
- Up to 350 casks distilled at Burnobennie from Year 1 for investors
- 100 Founder Casks available at circa £4,995
Cask Specification
| Spec | Detail |
| Cask Type | Hogshead (Ex-Sherry) |
| Volume | 225 litres |
| RLA | 142 |
| ABV | 63% |
| Est. Bottles | 321 |
| Variations | Peated / Non-Peated |
Asset Growth
Assets That Mature With Time
Projected Wholesale Value of Whisky Stock
| Year | 300 casks/yr | 200 casks/yr |
|---|---|---|
| Y2 | £673,000 | £449,000 |
| Y3 | £1.4m | £954,000 |
| Y5 | £3.2m | £2.2m |
| Y7 | £5.5m | £3.7m |
| Y10 | £10.2m | £6.7m |
All financial models are illustrative and not forecasts of future performance.
Visitor Footfall Projections
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Footfall | 30,000 | 45,000 | 60,000 |
| Avg. Spend | £43 | £45 | £47 |
| Revenue | £1.29m | £2.03m | £2.82m |
Use of Funds — up to £3.5m
| Item | Amount |
| Construction, distillery, visitor centre & food court | £1,750,000 |
| Distillery equipment | £800,000 |
| Investor casks | £615,000 |
| Working capital | £285,000 |
| Contingency & Marketing | £150,000 |
Aberdeen South Harbour
£420 Million of Infrastructure. Right on Our Doorstep.
“As the UK’s oldest existing business, we know what it means to adapt and rise to the challenges of tomorrow.”— Bob Sanguinetti, CEO, Port of Aberdeen
Aberdeen — Birthplace of Whisky?
Where It All Began
In July 2019, historians discovered the first recorded mention of a whisky still. Dr Claire Hawes from the University of Aberdeen found a text listing “ane stellatour for aquavite and ros wattir” among Sir Andrew Gray’s possessions. The Port of Aberdeen was established in 1136 — the oldest existing business in Britain.
Home of the Chivas Brothers
Chivas Brothers traces its origins back to Aberdeen in 1801. Chivas Regal was first blended at 13–19 King Street, Aberdeen.
The Bon Accord Motto
Aberdeen’s motto, “Bon Accord,” stems from Robert the Bruce’s use of it as a secret password during the Wars of Scottish Independence.
Scotch Whisky Tourism
The World’s Most Popular Dram. The Fastest-Growing Tourism Category.
In 2023, whisky visitor centres in Scotland saw more than 2 million visitors and generated over £85 million in visitor spending. Scotch Whisky visitor centres are collectively the most popular tourist attraction in Scotland. UHNWI typically arrive at Aberdeen Airport via private jet — and Bon Accord is the first distillery before the journey to Speyside.
Top Scottish Distilleries by Visitor Numbers
Lochranza (104,000) • Isle of Harris (100,000) • Glengoyne (81,000) • Blair Athol (78,000) • Glenturret (68,000) • Talisker (59,000) • Dalwhinnie (58,000) • Oban (57,000) • The Glenfiddich (56,000) • The Macallan (55,000)
Sustainability
It’s Our Planet. It’s Our Home.
- 95%+ of waste reused in surrounding farms to grow the following season’s barley
- 100% recycled glass bottles, organic ink, no cardboard packaging
- Dedicated wetland filtration system — naturally treating pot ale before returning water to the river
- Locally sourced Golden Promise barley farmed regeneratively
- Supporting the River Dee Trust’s OneMillionTrees project
Friends & Affiliates
Our Partners
Join the Founding Circle
Be Part of Scotland’s Newest Distillery
Bon Accord Distillery is raising up to £3.6 million. With 100 Founder Casks available at circa £4,995 each, and equity positions at a £7.5m pre-money valuation, allocations are limited.