Where Flavor Innovation Meets Kentucky Craft
Clarendon Flavors isn’t your average flavor house. We’re a Louisville-based company with deep roots in the Kentucky beverage industry and a reputation that stretches far beyond state lines. Since our founding, we’ve partnered with brands across the country to develop custom flavor solutions that define products, drive sales, and connect with consumers.
As a Louisville flavor company, we sit at the crossroads of heritage and innovation. Just minutes from bourbon trail landmarks and within reach of global distribution networks, we bring a rare combination of regional advantage and national reach to the table.
And we’re just getting started.
Designed to Scale: State-of-the-Art Facilities with Room to Grow
One of Clarendon’s biggest advantages is capacity. Between our 76,000 sq. ft. Louisville facility and 50,000 sq. ft. Owensboro location, we offer more than 130,000 square feet of dedicated space for flavor production, testing, and fulfillment.
These are state-of-the-art facilities built to handle today’s complex beverage needs, whether it’s a low-calorie flavored water, a high-proof RTD cocktail, or a wellness-forward drink infused with functional ingredients.
While many flavor houses are constrained by production limits or long lead times, Clarendon has the flexibility to move fast, scale smart, and deliver consistent results batch after batch. And yes, we still have available capacity for new partners.
From Bourbon to Botanicals: Built for the Beverage and Spirits Industry
Being located in Kentucky means we know our way around a barrel. The distilled spirits industry is in our DNA, and Clarendon’s work with flavored bourbons, whiskeys, vodkas, and other spirits has helped brands innovate while maintaining the character and authenticity drinkers expect.
Our team develops flavor systems specifically designed for spirits: blends that can stand up to high-proof bases, align with regulatory guidelines, and bring signature taste profiles to life. Whether it’s a honey-infused bourbon, a cucumber-lime gin, or a vanilla-forward tequila, we have the expertise to create flavor experiences that resonate.
And we don’t stop at spirits. Clarendon works across a wide range of applications, from beverages to cannabis products, candy, and pharmaceuticals. If it needs flavor, we can build it.
No matter the product, we create tailored solutions that align with your brand, your process, and your consumer. Because today, flavor isn’t just a finishing touch, it’s the difference between being picked up and passed over.
Your Flavor Partner, Not Just a Vendor
What sets Clarendon apart isn’t just what we make, it’s how we work. We treat every engagement like a collaboration, not a transaction. Whether you come to us with a full formulation or a napkin sketch of an idea, we’re ready to co-create with you.
Our process is hands-on, flexible, and tailored to your needs. From initial concepting and flavor matching to sample development, regulatory review, and scale-up support, our team is with you at every step. We even help you navigate TTB compliance and labeling for alcoholic beverages.
In short: We’re not just a supplier. We’re your trusted flavor partner from start to shelf.
Why Louisville? Why Clarendon?
Louisville offers more than bourbon heritage (though we’re proud of that too). It’s a city that blends deep craft traditions with a modern, growth-minded business environment. With access to major shipping routes, a highly skilled talent pool, and a rich legacy in the beverage and distilled spirits industry, Louisville is the ideal home base for flavor innovation.
Clarendon is proud to play a role in regional business growth, helping Kentucky remain a force in the evolving beverage landscape while serving partners from coast to coast.
Let’s Make Something Iconic
If you’re a beverage brand looking to grow, you don’t need just another supplier. You need a partner with scale, creativity, and a deep understanding of how to take your idea from first pour to finished product.
Clarendon Flavors is here to help you do exactly that.
Want to see what we can build together? Get in touch. Let’s create something worth sipping.
