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Channel Islands Liquor Co

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St Peter Port

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Founded 2015 by Luke Wheadon with a 2L copper still. Wheadon family heritage in fine liquor dates to 1865 in Guernsey. Partnered with Mark Taft in 2018 to form Channel Islands Liquor Company. Previously distilled at Bella Luce Hotel before moving to the Vivier Bunker, a WWII German-built fuel store at Castle Emplacement. (inferred from the source page)

Channel Islands Liquor Co is a distillery in St Peter Port. (inferred from the source page) The Guernsey site is located in the Vivier Bunker, a converted WWII German built fuel store on Castle Pier in St Peter Port. This distillery houses a 230L copper hybrid still known as 'Old Nick' and focuses on experimental and small-batch spirits using foraged botanicals. The company carries on a family heritage in fine liquor established in Guernsey in 1865. —

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Quick facts

Tagline
Pour Local, Drink Local
Legal form
Partnership (inferred from the source page)
Established
2015 · 11 years

People2

  • Luke Wheadon — Founder & Head Distiller
  • Mark Taft — Co-founder, Jersey restaurateur

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  • Online spirit sales (inferred from the source page)

Credentials

Awards & recognition

  • World Rum Awards 2020 (Indica Rum — 4 golds, 3 world titles including World's Best Designed Rum)

Hours

Guernsey (Vivier Bunker): Summer (1 Apr - 30 Sep) Tue-Sat 12pm-5pm; Winter (1 Oct - 31 Mar) Fri-Sat 12pm-5pm; Closed January and February

Last checked 27 March 2026·ciliquorco.com

Contact

Phone
+44 7781 100111
Email
luke@ciliquorco.com
Website
ciliquorco.com
Social
Address
Castle Emplacement, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 1AU

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