Witchmark Distillery gains B Corp status
English spirits producer Witchmark Distillery has been granted a B Corp certification with a score of 124.4.
The new Wiltshire-based distillery, which is located 12 miles from Stonehenge, has become ‘the highest-scoring’ B Corp-certified English spirits producer.
The score of 124.4 is said to reflect the company’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) credentials, commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices.
Alistair Munro, managing director of Witchmark Distillery, stated: “Achieving B Corp certification with an outstanding 124 points is a monumental milestone for Witchmark Distillery. As a producer of premium whisky, gin, and vodka, we believe that great spirits should not only taste exceptional but also be crafted with integrity, sustainability, and social responsibility at their core.
“This certification reaffirms our commitment to implementing ethical business practices, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. Being part of the B Corp movement means we are held to the highest standards of transparency and impact, and we are immensely proud to stand alongside other businesses driving meaningful change.”
One of the largest capacity distilleries in England, the facility houses a 5,000-litre wash still and a 3,200-litre spirit still.
Witchmark Distillery, which commenced production in 2023, derives its name from the medieval ‘witch marks’ carved into its stone buildings. It offers a range of small-batch gins and vodka.
Witchmark’s first single malt was laid down in 2024. Aged in a combination of virgin American oak, ex-Bourbon, and red wine casks, it will debut in 2027.
The distillery sources barley from Fonthill Farm, a local, regenerative agriculture system supporting biodiversity. The farm generates energy from a 100kw solar array on the warehouse roof.
The site powers its stills with bio-liquid propane gas recovered from eco-fuel production from vegetable oils, which it claims are 40% more sustainable than fossil fuels. It also uses ‘state-of-the-art’ heat recovery systems to reduce energy waste in the distillation process.
Additionally, Witchmark uses 100% recycled glass bottles in its packaging. It also supports the community via partnerships with organisations that align with Witchmark’s values and mission.
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