Arbroath-based craft gin company, Smithies Gin is celebrating a 20% increase in sales following a new distributor relationship with Huffmans.
Founded by Patti Smith and her two daughters, Beth and Jill, Smithies Gin Company Gin’s increased reach comes hot on the heels of the news the craft gin has been announced as finalists in two categories in the Scottish Gin Awards; London Dry Gin of The Year, and Excellence in Branding.
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The gin also came 4th in the hotly anticipated annual list of Scottish Field’s Top 12 gins (from over 94 sampled) in which they also won bronze in the category for best gin over £30.
Since the brand has been taken on by Huffmans Premium Drinks Distributor, craft drink suppliers to premium on and off trade outlets such as bars, restaurants, farm and bottle shops, sales have increased by 20% with bottles being requested from new stockists new areas including Thurso and Stranraer. The distributor is selling the Angus gin via their online outlets the Craft Bottle Shop and Masters of Malt.
Patti Smith “We are thrilled our sales and our availability across Scotland is increasing, and less than a year since we launched. There are so many gins out there, many with the backing of established distilleries behind them but we are the epitome of an independent craft gin. We came up with the idea around our kitchen table of creating a delicious gin using ingredients from our own garden so to see this growth is a fantastic result.”
A truly local Angus product, Smithies Gin uses local ingredients, is made locally by Distillutions Ltd, and uses branding and labelling created in Arbroath.
Smithies Gin Company has also added their first of two flavoured gins to their offering, Honeycomb Old Tom, infusing original smithies gin with cinder toffee to create a beautifully sweet full-strength gin. The second flavoured, full-strength gin will be released later this year.
Jill Smith said “I’m delighted our gin has been so well received not only by those enjoying it but also by industry experts on its own merit. The support of local businesses and the community has been amazing, this is a very exciting time for us as we take Smithies Gin Company to more and more people who love not just good but great gin.”
The Scottish Gin Awards will be held on Thursday 10 October 2019.
