Durham Distillery said it will double the size of its distillery operations by expanding into adjacent property at 715 Washington St., Durham, N.C.
Powered by strong sales of its Conniption gins and its vodka and liqueurs, the distillery will add 2,369 square feet of space to house new equipment and production facilities, allowing the award-winning spirits maker to double capacity and expand distribution, including Europe.
The new space provides much-needed storage for raw materials and finished product, including bourbon barrels for the distillery’s latest product, the Conniption Barrel Rested (aged) gin that will launch later this year, and the 700 ML-sized bottles (vs. the 750 ML in the U.S.) required to sell in Europe.
Later, the larger footprint will allow Durham Distillery to install a second still as well as an automated bottling line. Plans for future private event rentals are also in the works.
“We’re fortunate that the distillery can expand while staying in our original spot in Downtown Durham. With construction booming downtown, it’s been a great partnership working with Measurement Durham to achieve our shared goals and be an anchor small business in this community,” said Melissa Katrincic, President/CEO of Durham Distillery. “Durham Distillery will be able to continue to grow its offering and gain product distribution across the United States and in the export market of Europe and the United Kingdom with this expansion.”