# Non-Alcoholic Spirit Distilleries Sylva Makes Dark Non-Alcoholic Spirits with Wood and Grains By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-09-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sylva References: [whiskymag](https://whiskymag.com/articles/sylva-unveils-world-s-first-non-alcoholic-dark-spirits-distillery-and-lab/) & [sylvalabs](http://www.sylvalabs.com/)  A new generation of drinkers wants to enjoy alcohol without compromise and they're embracing innovative, [non-alcoholic spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mock-one-nonalcoholic-spirits) like [Sylva](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sylva-hazel) as sophisticated alternatives that allow them to savor complex flavors and maintain a mindful lifestyle. Sylva is a new non-alcoholic distillery and maturation lab that extracts character from a selection of wood and cereals to produce small-batch, made-to-order alternatives to dark spirits. Padauk, a West African wood, and rye are prominently featured in Sylva's debut release made with methods like sonic maturation, vacuum distillation and vacuum kiln roasting. Sylva is a new venture from the founder of [Seedlip](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sylva-1), Ben Branson, who is leading the research, experimentation and development of the project with Jack Wareing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 27% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Non-alcoholic Spirit Innovations:** Emerging non-alcoholic distilleries like Sylva use unique ingredients and advanced techniques to provide complex alternatives to traditional spirits. - **Sonic Maturation Techniques:** Sylva's use of sonic maturation introduces a novel method for flavor development in the production of non-alcoholic spirits. - **Sustainable Spirit Production:** Utilizing woods like Padauk and rye, Sylva highlights trends in sustainable sourcing and eco-conscious production. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beverage Industry:** Innovative non-alcoholic spirits cater to the growing demand for sophisticated, alcohol-free options among consumers. - **Food and Drink Technology:** Advancements in processes such as vacuum distillation and kiln roasting are transforming how non-alcoholic spirits are crafted. - **Sustainable Agriculture:** The selection of ingredients from sustainable sources reflects an industry-wide push towards more environmentally friendly production methods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Low ABV Distilled Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sylva-1.md) - [Autumnal Aged Non-Alcoholic Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sylva-orchard.md) - [Aged Non-Alcoholic Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sylva-hazel.md) - [Non-Alcoholic Tasting Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wilderton.md) - [Non-Alcoholic Distilled Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abstinence-spirits-1.md) - [Alcohol-Free Whiskey Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcoholfree-whiskey-alternative.md) - [Non-Alcoholic Highland Whiskys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lyres-highland-malt.md) - [Restorative Non-Alcoholic Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rasavada.md) - [Outdoor-Inspired Non-Alc Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentire.md)