For the financial year ended 30 April 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true

Otter Distillery Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Middle Barn Mathayes, Luppit, Honiton, United Kingdom, EX14 4SA.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The disclosure requirements of section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

The company meets its day to day working capital requirements through continued financial support from the directors and participators. The nature of the company's business is such that there can be considerable unpredictable variation in the timing of cash inflows.true

On the basis of continued support from its directors and participators, the directors consider it appropriate to prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis. The financial statements therefore do not include any adjustments that would result from a withdrawal of this support.

Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes.

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost, net of depreciation.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.

Stock is valued at the lower of cost, including direct labour and attributable overheads, and net realisable value.

Stock is comprised of raw ingredients, packaging and finished goods. Work in progress is also included where goods are distilling over the period end.

The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was: