The London Distillery Company, also known as TLDC, was a distillery based in Bermondsey, London. Originally located in Battersea TLDC produced English whisky, Rye whisky, London gin and British spirits, compounds and cordials. TLDC also created experimental spirits under the TESTBED brand; named after the art space of similar ethos by architect Will Alsop. The company was founded in 2011 by drinks industry entrepreneur Darren Rook, and angel investment expert, Nick Taylor. TLDC was London's first whisky distillery since the Lea Valley distillery closed in 1903.