ADA Accessibility Compliance Report

Website: https://castlefrekedistillery.com
Prepared for: US Audience (ADA / WCAG 2.1 AA Alignment)
Date: April 2026

1. Executive Summary

This report provides an accessibility assessment of the Castlefreke Distillery website based on ADA expectations and WCAG 2.1 AA standards. The site demonstrates a good visual design and brand presence; however, several accessibility risks are present that may impact users with disabilities and expose the business to compliance concerns in the US market.

2. WCAG Compliance Review

2.1 Perceivable
– Potential missing or inconsistent alt text on images
– Possible color contrast issues affecting readability
– Limited evidence of captions/transcripts for multimedia
2.2 Operable
– Navigation may not be fully keyboard accessible
– Focus indicators may be insufficient or inconsistent
– Interactive elements may lack clear accessibility states
2.3 Understandable
– Forms may lack clear labels and error messaging
– Navigation structure may not be fully intuitive for assistive tech users
2.4 Robust
– Potential lack of semantic HTML structure
– ARIA roles may be missing or improperly implemented

3. Key Issues & Recommendations

Critical:
– Ensure all images include descriptive alt text
– Validate full keyboard navigation across the site
High:
– Improve color contrast ratios to meet WCAG standards
– Add proper form labels and accessible error handling
Medium:
– Enhance focus states for interactive elements
– Review heading hierarchy for screen reader clarity
Low:
– Improve ARIA usage where needed
– Provide transcripts for multimedia content

4. Strategic Recommendation

It is recommended that Castlefreke Distillery invest in automated accessibility scanning and monitoring software by Q2 2027. Tools such as enterprise-level accessibility platforms will allow for continuous compliance tracking, early issue detection, and improved reporting.
This investment will strengthen ADA compliance, reduce legal exposure in the US market, and support a more inclusive digital experience.