Opius distillery

from Ghent, Belgium

Alchemy in a glass: Opius Elixirs
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Where alchemy begins

In 2019, cocktail enthusiasts Leander Beuckels and Lucas Lambrechts founded Opius in Belgium. Together with master distiller Benedikt Sas – a professor at Ghent University – they are reimagining historical alchemy as a contemporary distillation craft. Their goal: elixirs with structure, depth, and distinctive character.

Small batches, clear handwriting

The essences are created using a three-stage extraction process from select botanicals. Traditional recipes are combined with modern distillation techniques to unlock the primal essence of herbs and spices. Subtle extracts of anise, cardamom, angelica, coffee, and caramel are extracted and artfully interwoven. Each batch comprises only about 200 bottles. The result is a nuanced aroma, full body, and a long finish.

Signature in the glass

Opius evokes the connection between manuscript and laboratory: clear lines, dark depth, a quiet, steaming cauldron. Neat, texture unfolds layer by layer; in highballs and signature cocktails, Opius incorporates citrus, tonic, soda, or even coffee. This is why these elixirs can be found in leading bars and Michelin-starred restaurants – as tools for compositions that are unparalleled.

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Opius from Ghent, Belgium, creates non alcoholic spirits that are not copies of gin, rum or whiskey, but independent elixirs for the modern bar. Founded by Leander Beuckels, Lucas Lambrechts and Master Distiller Benedikt Sas, Opius merges historic alchemy with contemporary distillation. Each small batch weaves herbs, roots and spices into layered compositions built for creative mixology. Designed for bartenders seeking depth and originality, Opius offers inspiration – not imitation – redefining the landscape of no/low drinks and modern cocktail craft.

Opius, from Ghent, stands for non-alcoholic spirits that are not copies of gin, rum, or whiskey, but rather unique elixirs for the modern bar. Founded by Leander Beuckels, Lucas Lambrechts, and Master Distiller Benedikt Sas, Opius combines historical alchemy with contemporary distillation. Small batches are used to create complex compositions of herbs, spices, and roots – precisely extracted, finely balanced, and crafted for creative cocktail artists. Not a replacement, but an inspiration: Opius represents a new flavor architecture in the world of no/low drinks.