Warner’s Distillery, the pioneers of farm-grown spirits and trailblazers of the flavoured gin movement, are proud to announce a transformational partnership with leading family-owned French spirits group, La Martiniquaise-Bardinet, who have acquired a majority shareholding in the business for an undisclosed sum.
The partnership represents a powerful alignment of purpose and passion. With the backing of one of the world’s most respected spirits houses, Warner’s will maximise the potential of their award-winning portfolio in UK and global trade, whilst supercharging their mission to save the world from mediocre drinks and help save the planet – one sip at a time.
Founded by husband-and-wife team Tom and Tina Warner, Warner’s Distillery began life on Falls Farm in Northamptonshire in 2012 with a vision to reconnect people to nature through quality drinks crafted with real ingredients. Since then, they’ve grown from a local curiosity into a national leader in premium, nature-positive spirits – pioneering the flavoured gin category and producing award-winning spirits that have captured hearts and palates across the UK and beyond.
What Changes? Nothing – Except the Possibilities
This landmark partnership marks a new chapter for Warner’s, one in which the company’s belief in real ingredients, real flavour, and real purpose will be amplified further in the UK and on the world stage.
Tom, Tina, and the Warner’s team will remain at the helm of the business, continuing to craft the same uncompromising spirits from their Northamptonshire farm with the same values at their core.
Tom Warner, Co-Founder of Warner’s Distillery said: ‘This partnership allows us to stay true to our roots, creating incredible drinks with real purpose, while giving us the strength to scale that mission globally.’
Fellow Co-Founder Tina Warner-Keogh added: ‘La Martiniquaise-Bardinet shares our unique United in Spirit values driven by a commitment to quality, authenticity, people and planet. We couldn’t ask for a better partner to help us take Warner’s to the next level.’
Warner’s Distillery has an impressive track record as one of the spirits industry’s boldest innovators:
• The first distillery in the world to produce a rhubarb gin made exclusively with fresh farm-grown fruit, kickstarting a trend that reshaped the gin market;
• A commitment to using 100 per cent natural ingredients, a large proportion of which are grown on-site at Falls Farm across 16 acres of botanical gardens;
• A pioneer of non-alcoholic spirits alternatives with the addition of the Warner’s 0% range to the company’s award-winning portfolio, driving innovation in responsible drinking.
• A champion of biodiversity through nature-positive farming practices, bee conservation efforts and a global first – the Warner’s Nature Marque initiative which creates space for nature in hospitality sites.
For La Martiniquaise-Bardinet, the partnership brings a dynamic new brand into their successful global portfolio, which includes leading spirits brands such as Glen Moray Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Bardinet Brandy, Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky and St James Rum.
Christophe Pichambert, International Director for La Martiniquaise-Bardinet concluded: ‘We are very proud to see Warner’s Distillery join the LMB group of companies alongside our portfolio of internationally renowned brands. Warner’s Gin is a true gem of the English craft gin landscape with its farm-grown and distilled botanicals. Our goal will be to help Tom and Tina bring their wonderful spirit to the world, with respect for their pioneering spirit and exceptional passion.’
Warner’s were advised through the process by Brodersen & Co, Browne Jacobson LLP & Mike Hughes Advisory. La Martiniquaise-Bardinet were advised by Cortus Financial Advisors & Paris-Smith Solicitors.
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