Who we are

NOWÉ Spirits is a small batch distillery in Suffolk, created to capture the unconventional. We step away from everyday pairings and look for combinations that feel…different, fresh, characterful, and genuinely balanced spirit ideas that make you question the purpose behind it, then make perfect sense in the glass.

Ryan James Papworth — founder, distiller, and long-time spirits/cocktail professional, started NOWÉ to put real craft and heart into bottles that don’t just follow the popular crowd. We pride ourselves on experimentation that earns its place on your shelves. Testing, refining, and only releasing what drinks beautifully neat, over ice, or in cocktails. The aim is simple…spirits that challenge convention without losing balance, delivering an experience that’s memorable, versatile, and worth sharing.