Discover Sylva Labs, the world’s first non-alcoholic distillery and sonic maturation lab. Founded by Ben Branson, Sylva Hazel is their latest aged dark spirit
Meet Sylva Labs — a new name making a quiet but confident impact in the world of dark spirits, founded by Ben Branson, a true pioneer of the non-alcoholic spirits category. Sylva is the world’s first non-alcoholic distillery and sonic maturation lab, dedicated to celebrating the unexplored flavour potential of wood.
They’ve just unveiled Sylva Hazel — the second small-batch, aged dark spirit from Sylva, curated from locally sourced Hazel, Birch & Oak. Harvested directly from Sylva’s own forest in Essex, Sylva´s second release is bright, green & vibrant, balanced by Sylva’s signature warmth and complexity.
Sylva lab founder Ben Branson
At Sylva, every element of production — from foraging and harvesting, to splitting, roasting, and charring — is led by a deep respect for wood and an obsession with flavour. The result is a one-of-a-kind sipping experience that honours the rituals of dark spirits while rewriting their future.The result? Deep, layered, and unexpectedly luxurious — Sylva is not just an alternative, it’s a category shift. A reminder in his fast-paced world to slow down and sip something delicious.
