Summary:
This family-run UK manufacturer of gin crafted from the grape rather than the more commonly used grain has developed a large presence in quality retailers in its home territory since the company’s inception in 2016.
In order to help increase its overseas market presence, the company is seeking experienced commercial agents or distributors in the drinks sector worldwide.
Description:
This fast-growing UK gin distilling company offers a high-quality product currently gracing the shelves of London’s world-famous retailer Fortnum & Mason, and heritage conservation institution the National Trust.
The company is a family-owned distillery based in the UK and is one of the first British distillers to craft gin from the grape rather than the grain. The product has won awards at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) and the Global Gin Masters. The gin is big flavoured with lots of juniper, sweet and citrus notes with a hint of spice, and floral after-tones. The recipe uses seven botanicals including juniper, mint, orange peel and flax – a historical crop grown in the area around the distillery centuries earlier.
It has one high-quality product in 5cl, 20cl, 70cl, and 75cl bottle sizes, and is looking to develop range of products over the next couple of years.
For the last five years the distillery has focused on building relationships in both the UK ‘on-trade’ (restaurants, bars, public houses and hotels) and ‘off-trade’ (luxury retail, online retail and specialist bottle shops) channels. Due to the current COVID-19 situation sales have increased in both the retail and consumer sectors via physical outlets, online sales platforms and via its own website direct to consumers.
Following success in the UK, the company believe the time is now right to expand its sales channels overseas and into a number of new territories. Therefore, it is now actively seeking commercial agents or distributors with experience in either or both the ‘off-trade’ and ‘on-trade’ route to market to help source new opportunities worldwide.
Type (e.g. company, R&D institution…), field of industry and Role of Partner Sought:
The company seeks long-term co-operation with experienced commercial agents or distributors worldwide who place emphasis on provenance, authenticity and quality-focussed clients, to support with the growth of the brand in their home territory.
Ideally potential partners will have an established network of customers including ‘off-trade’ retailers such as quality supermarkets, specialist stores and independent alcohol retailers, plus ‘on-trade’ channels – bars, restaurants and hotels.
Ideally partners will be familiar with how to both distinguish and have the passion to sell quality gin and the company would like to develop long-term relationships with the right partners and is open to discussing exclusive territory rights.
Stage of Development:
Already on the market
IPR Status:
Trade Marks
Comments Regarding IPR Status:
Company name trade marked worldwide
External code:
BOUK20210210002
