Shaping the Spirits of Tomorrow

Innovation is at our core. Patented Spiranova™ technology, complimented by our Spirits Design Studio services distinguishes us as a fully integrated, end-to-end spirits production partner.
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Spiranova™ : A Breakthrough in Spirits Innovation

“For centuries, spirits companies utilized slow aging processes to develop complexity. Spiranova™ changes that by allowing us to impart wood and spice essences in a fraction of the time while maintaining quality, consistency, and sustainability.”

— Joel Pawlak, Co-Founder & NC State Professor

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— Joel Pawlak, Co-Founder & NC State Professor

How Spiranova™ Works:

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Enhances and refines flavors through natural extraction of pure ingredients–botanicals, wood and spices–with sustainability and efficiency at top of mind.
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Removes or converts specific components to achieve a smoother, more full-bodied taste.
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Significantly reduces waste and raw material consumption, lowering environmental impact.

Jupiter: The Engine Powering Spiranova™

At the core of Spiranova™ is the Jupiter System.

The Jupiter system delivers scalability and efficiency to ensure consistency across batches. Customization is key in fine tuning flavors to tailor spirits to exact specifications. Jupiter reduces material waste and energy consumption to revolutionize sustainable spirits production at scale.

Patented engineering optimizes flavor transformation using precise temperature and time controls among other factors.
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Spirits Design Studio: The Future of
Custom Beverage Development

Innovation isn’t just about speed—it’s about unlocking new potential. Our Spirits Design Studio creates new-to-world spirits for private-label clients and our NCS brands.

Our team of PhD scientists, chemists, and master blenders work with brands to develop award-winning, market-ready products customized to fit your needs.

Experience what over a century’s worth of combined experience with spirits can do.

What the Spirits Design Studio Offers

End-to-end production support from ideation to distillation to shelf.

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Custom Formulation                                   

To meet evolving consumer tastes and trends.
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Rapid Flavor Development

Perfecting complex spirits, efficiently.
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Trend-Driven Innovation

RTD cocktails, functional spirits, and novel flavor profiles to meet emerging market demands.
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Sensory & Consumer Testing

Dialing in through rigorous quality assessment insights.

Why Innovation Matters

We are redefining how spirits are produced through patented processes and customized solutions.

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Market Expedience

Moving your vision from concept to storefront in months, not years.
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Customization
at Scale

Fully tailored spirits, from flavor to finish.
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Sustainability & Efficiency

Less waste, lower impact, without sacrifice.
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Proven Market Success

A portfolio of high-growth, consumer-driven brands

Whether launching a new brand or refining an existing product, Next Century Spirits delivers through technology, expertise, and innovation to confidently move the industry forward.