Distillers Distilleries and liquor manufacturers in Sierra Leone
5 producers listed, including 1 bulk or neutral spirit.
KADCO (Sierra Leone) Limited (Kadco Beverages)
Freetown, Western Area UrbanKADCO (Sierra Leone) Limited (Kadco Beverages) is a producer of Whisky, Vodka, Gin, Herbal Spirits & Bitters, Flavoured Spirits based in Freetown, Western Area Urban, Sierra Leone. Products: Black Bull Whisky, Black Commando Gin, Double Charge Vodka, Chiggy Wiggy Vodka, 6 PM Grain Blended, Root Power Booster Kola, Roots Bitter Power, Long Rider Energy Vodka, Bitter Kola Appetizer, Bitter Kola Energizer
M R Distilleries Sierra Leone Limited
Freetown, Western Area UrbanM R Distilleries Sierra Leone Limited is a producer of Blended spirits, Potable spirits, Liquor based in Freetown, Western Area Urban, Sierra Leone. Products: Alcohol-based potable spirits and blended beverages
Punjab Distilleries (Punjab Trading Centre)
Kenema, EasternPunjab Distilleries (Punjab Trading Centre) is a producer of Herbal spirits, Bitters, Flavoured spirits / fruit wines based in Kenema, Eastern, Sierra Leone. Products: Bitter Root alcoholic beverage, Fruit Wine
R.K. Distilleries Limited
Freetown, Western Area UrbanR.K. Distilleries Limited is a producer of Herbal Spirits, Gin, Rum, Brandy, Whisky, Vodka, Bitters, Liqueurs based in Freetown, Western Area Urban, Sierra Leone. Products: Beeta Kola, Energy Popay Alcoholic Herbal, Pegapak line of spirits (gin, brandy, whisky, vodka), Kiss N Fly
Sunbird Bioenergy Sierra Leone is a producer of neutral / bulk spirit (Potable Extra Neutral Alcohol (ENA)) based in Mabilafu, Northern, Sierra Leone. Products: Sugarcane-distilled Extra Neutral Alcohol (ENA) for potable spirit production and blending
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Sierra Leone at a glance
- Capital
- Freetown
- Currency
- Leone (SLE)
- Languages
- English
- Climate
- Tropical, about 26 C average. Rainy season May-November, dry season December-May including the harmattan.
- Alcohol per adult
- 0.2 litres of pure alcohol a year (2022, WHO)
- Import duty on spirits
- Standard (MFN) rate 2023: whisky 20.0%; vodka 20.0%; rum 20.0%; gin 20.0%
Compiled by Distillers Hub in October 2026 from the World Bank, WHO, UN Comtrade, the WITS tariff database and the sources below. Figures change: check with the regulator or a customs broker before you act.
About Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone is located on the Atlantic coast of West Africa, bordered by Guinea and Liberia. English serves as the official language, alongside widely spoken Krio. The national economy is largely driven by agriculture and mining, particularly the extraction of diamonds and minerals.
The spirits market
Alcohol is legal nationwide for adults aged 18 and older, with registered commercial entities importing through the ASYCUDA World customs platform. Imported spirits incur a 20% customs duty, 15% GST, and tiered volumetric excise duties ranging from Le 8.30 to Le 16+ per litre. Local distillers produce whisky, vodka, gin, and bitters, while expanding urban hospitality venues offer opportunities for exporters of premium Scotch whisky, cognac, and brand-name vodkas.
Licences, import duty and labelling rules in Sierra Leone
Who makes liquor in Sierra Leone? This list covers 5 liquor manufacturers and distilleries — KADCO (Sierra Leone) Limited (Kadco Beverages), R.K. Distilleries Limited, Sunbird Bioenergy Sierra Leone, M R Distilleries Sierra Leone Limited and more: whisky, rum, gin, vodka, brandy, neutral spirit (ENA) and local spirits producers, with their towns, products and websites. See also how to import or export liquor to Sierra Leone and the licences needed to make it there.
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