The London Distillery Company, also known as TLDC, was a distillery based in Bermondsey, London. Originally located in Battersea[1] TLDC produced English whisky, Rye whisky, London gin and British spirits, compounds and cordials. TLDC also created experimental spirits under the TESTBED brand; named after the art space of similar ethos by architect Will Alsop.[2][3]
The company was founded in 2011 by drinks industry entrepreneur Darren Rook, and angel investment expert, Nick Taylor.[4][5][better source needed][6] TLDC was London's first whisky distillery since the Lea Valley distillery closed in 1903.[7][8]
The London Distillery Company was one of 24 distilleries in London also producing gin.[9]
In January 2020, the company went into administration. The British Honey Company purchased the Dodd's Gin and Rye brands.[10]