Spirits maker launches tours, tasting bar and cottages
AN award-winning distillery has launched tours, a tasting bar and on-site accommodation that will help grow brand awareness.
Jackton Distillery, near East Kilbride, the maker of the RAER whisky range as well as gins and vodka, officially opened its doors at a special event for industry guests last month.
As well as offering engaging tours of the family-run distillery, the state-of-the-art bar is able to hold 100 people – making it ideal for corporate events or private hire for weddings and special occasions.
Meanwhile, The Steadings is a complex of 12 new one and two-bedroom cottages on the distillery grounds, that are said to be a perfect base for touring the Lowlands or for a romantic break or special occasion.
Explaining why the distillery had chosen to make the investment, director Jaynie Kean said: “We’ve been overwhelmed by the interest in our distillery and the spirits we craft here.
“We’ve had visitors from across the UK, Europe, North America and even the Far East, and we want to give them an experience that reflects the skill and love that goes into our products.
“Our tours are very interactive – we really want to give visitors something they’ll remember, a ‘RAER Moment’, as we call it.”
Unitas launches new licensed and tobacco market guide
UNITAS Wholesale has launched its latest category guide to provide retailers with “essential industry insight” to drive sales and profits.
Available now, the new 64-page publication contains the latest advice for the licensed and tobacco markets, “informed by the most up-to-date sales and trends data”.
In addition to listings of the best-selling products, the range of Plan for Profit guides also offer merchandising tips, planograms, channel insights and tips and tricks to support independent retailers make the most of every inch of their store.
Retailers should go to www.planforprofit.co.uk for more information.
Unitas senior commercial controller Julian Smith said: “It’s an invaluable tool for retailers to identify the must-stock core-range products.”
