Spread the cost of a distilling still from £10,000 to £400,000+ with flexible finance options. HP, lease, or refinance
Yes, stills are financed as a standard asset purchase, usually on hire purchase or a lease, with the machine itself acting as the security. UK prices typically run £10,000 to £400,000, and most deals are written over 12–84 months with a deposit of around 15–25%. Decisions typically take 24–48 hours. Used machines are financeable too, usually with a shorter term.
Typical Cost
£10k – £400k
Approval Speed
24–48 hours
Same-day for < £50k
Rates From
5.4% APR
Your estimate
Indicative only. Not a quote and not an offer of finance.
Pre-filled with a typical still price. Indicative only, not a quote.
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For UK limited companies with 3+ months’ trading and monthly revenue.
On a purchase price of £70,000: a 10% deposit of £7,000, then 48 monthly payments of £1,477 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £77,896, including the deposit. The rate you are offered depends on your business and the asset.
Guide prices for sizing a finance agreement, not quotes. Manufacturers in this market mostly price on application, so where a current UK list price could not be confirmed the row describes a specification class rather than naming a model. Your supplier quote is what the agreement is written against.
| Machine or specification | Guide price | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 100L Pot Still | £12,000 – £25,000 | Pilot / Nano Still |
| 500L Pot Still | £45,000 – £90,000 | Small Distillery Still |
| 1,000L Pot Still | £90,000 – £180,000 | Mid-Scale Still |
| 2,000L Pot Still | £180,000 – £350,000 | Production Still |
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A still qualifies for capital allowances, so most of the purchase cost can be set against taxable profits well within the Annual Investment Allowance most brewing and distilling businesses have available in a given year. Hire purchase lets you claim allowances as the owner from day one. Finance lease and operating lease payments are typically deductible in full as a trading expense, which suits businesses that would rather smooth the deduction over the term than take it all upfront. Speak to your accountant about which structure suits your current tax position.
Operating a still in the UK requires approval from HMRC before production can begin, which is worth building into procurement timing so the still is not delivered and sitting idle while approval is still pending; ask your equipment supplier and your finance provider what lead time they typically see between order and approval. Buyers are usually either a new entrant setting up a first distillery, most commonly starting with gin because bought-in neutral spirit needs no maturation and sells within weeks rather than years, or an established distillery adding a second still for extra capacity or a new spirit line. Copper and stainless pot stills from established manufacturers hold their value over long working lives, so a used market exists, and an existing still can be used as security when refinancing to fund a second still or a move into a longer-maturing spirit.
Some specialist lenders consider businesses with imperfect credit histories. You may need a larger deposit or personal guarantee, but options may be available. Fundably may use a soft credit check for matching, which does not affect your credit score. A hard check may happen if you choose to proceed with a lender.
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For UK limited companies with 3+ months’ trading and monthly revenue.
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