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Distillery Design
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Distillery Design

Whether you’re launching a new distillery or expanding capacity, our expertise ensures efficient, scalable and environmentally responsible production.

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Distillery Design with a Difference

At Arthian, we bring decades of experience and technical excellence to the art and science of distillery design. Whether you’re launching a boutique gin brand or scaling up a whisky operation, our process engineering team delivers tailored, future-ready solutions that optimise performance, safety, and sustainability.
 
From concept to commissioning, we support distillers of all sizes with a full suite of engineering and consultancy services, ensuring your distillery is not only operationally efficient but also compliant, resilient, and built for long-term success.
 
Arthian is a recognised leader in distillery process design, supporting some of the UK and Ireland’s most renowned spirit producers. We deliver complete process solutions, from concept through to commissioning, including:

     

  • Fermentation and distillation plant layout and design
  • Equipment specification, sourcing and integration
  • Waste heat recovery and water management for sustainability
  • Energy optimisation and emissions reduction

Distillery Design Services

With a proven track record across the UK and beyond, Arthian is a trusted partner in the distilling sector. Our multidisciplinary team combines process engineering, mechanical and electrical design, planning consultancy, and project management to deliver seamless, end-to-end support.

Bring Your Distillery to Life


 

We’ve helped clients design and build distilleries that are:

 

  • Net-zero and energy-efficient
  • Compliant with DSEAR and other safety regulations
  • Optimised for production capacity and footprint
  • Built with low-carbon and renewable technologies
Full-Scope Process Engineering
Site Selection & Planning Consultancy
Civil & Structural Engineering
Safety & Compliance: DSEAR Expertise
Sustainability at the Core
Commissioning & Project Management

Full-Scope Process Engineering

We specialise in the process engineering design of distilleries, from initial feasibility studies to detailed engineering and commissioning.


     
    Our services include:


       

    • Energy and mass balances
    • Process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
    • Mashing cycle optimisation
    • Equipment sizing (pumps, heat exchangers, stills, mash tuns, boilers, tanks, etc.)
    • Layout optimisation
distillery-process-engineers

Site Selection & Planning Consultancy

Choosing the right site is critical. We help you assess and secure locations that align with your operational goals, environmental targets, and regulatory requirements.


     
    Our planning services include:


       

    • Feasibility assessments
    • Planning applications
    • Environmental impact assessments

Civil & Structural Engineering

From foundations to finishes, our civil and structural engineers design safe, durable, and cost-effective buildings that support your distillery’s long-term operations. We ensure your facility meets regulatory standards while optimising for functionality and future growth.


     
    Our support includes:


       

    • Structural design tailored to distillery processes and loads
    • Foundation and drainage planning for site-specific conditions
    • Integration of architectural finishes with operational needs

Safety & Compliance: DSEAR Expertise

Distilling involves flammable substances and combustible materials, making DSEAR (Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations) compliance essential.


     
    Arthian provides:

       

    • Hazardous area classification
    • Risk assessments
    • Engineering controls and mitigation strategies
    • Equipment selection and zoning

    Our team ensures your distillery meets all legal obligations—protecting your people, your product, and your reputation.

process engineering for distilleries

Sustainability at the Core

We design distilleries with low-carbon technologies, energy efficiency, and resource optimisation in mind.


     
    Our sustainability services include:

       

    • Water and wastewater management
    • Heat recovery systems
    • Renewable energy integration
    • Carbon footprint reduction strategies

    Whether you’re aiming for net-zero or simply want to reduce operational costs, we’ll help you build a greener, more resilient distillery.

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Commissioning & Project Management

We don’t just design – we deliver whole life cycle solutions. Arthian provides end-to-end project management, overseeing:

 

  • Pipework and equipment manufacture
  • Installation and integration
  • Commissioning and performance testing

 

We stay with you until your distillery is fully operational and meeting your performance targets.

Full-Scope Process Engineering

We specialise in the process engineering design of distilleries, from initial feasibility studies to detailed engineering and commissioning.


     
    Our services include:


       

    • Energy and mass balances
    • Process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
    • Mashing cycle optimisation
    • Equipment sizing (pumps, heat exchangers, stills, mash tuns, boilers, tanks, etc.)
    • Layout optimisation
distillery-process-engineers

Site Selection & Planning Consultancy

Choosing the right site is critical. We help you assess and secure locations that align with your operational goals, environmental targets, and regulatory requirements.


     
    Our planning services include:


       

    • Feasibility assessments
    • Planning applications
    • Environmental impact assessments

Civil & Structural Engineering

From foundations to finishes, our civil and structural engineers design safe, durable, and cost-effective buildings that support your distillery’s long-term operations. We ensure your facility meets regulatory standards while optimising for functionality and future growth.


     
    Our support includes:


       

    • Structural design tailored to distillery processes and loads
    • Foundation and drainage planning for site-specific conditions
    • Integration of architectural finishes with operational needs

Safety & Compliance: DSEAR Expertise

Distilling involves flammable substances and combustible materials, making DSEAR (Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations) compliance essential.


     
    Arthian provides:

       

    • Hazardous area classification
    • Risk assessments
    • Engineering controls and mitigation strategies
    • Equipment selection and zoning

    Our team ensures your distillery meets all legal obligations—protecting your people, your product, and your reputation.

process engineering for distilleries

Sustainability at the Core

We design distilleries with low-carbon technologies, energy efficiency, and resource optimisation in mind.


     
    Our sustainability services include:

       

    • Water and wastewater management
    • Heat recovery systems
    • Renewable energy integration
    • Carbon footprint reduction strategies

    Whether you’re aiming for net-zero or simply want to reduce operational costs, we’ll help you build a greener, more resilient distillery.

distillery-design-consultants

Commissioning & Project Management

We don’t just design – we deliver whole life cycle solutions. Arthian provides end-to-end project management, overseeing:

 

  • Pipework and equipment manufacture
  • Installation and integration
  • Commissioning and performance testing

 

We stay with you until your distillery is fully operational and meeting your performance targets.

Why Choose Arthian's Process Engineering team?

Why Choose Arthian's Process Engineering team?

Engineering services delivered by specialists:

Integration

Fully integrated with geotechnical, hydrological, and ecological disciplines.

Our Experience

National experience with regional insight and regulatory familiarity.

Our Understanding

Deep understanding of planning, infrastructure, and environmental interfaces.

Results Driven

Commitment to technical rigour, clear communication, and long-term outcomes.

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