Drinks producers and hospitality operators have called for the Scottish Government to pause and revise the Deposit Return Scheme which is due to come into force in August 2023. More than 500 business people have signed an open letter to Lorna Slater, MSP, due to concern that in its current format it is not viable.
The open letter has been published in The Scotsman only a day after Circularity Scotland, the scheme administrator for the Deposit Return Scheme in Scotland, welcomed new guidance from the Scottish Government which will significantly reduce the cost of the scheme for industry and consumers.
These changes will reduce the overall cost of the scheme and allow Circularity Scotland to recalculate the cost per container that each producer is required to pay to meet their obligations under the scheme. CSL will be providing further information to producers on this in the coming weeks.
However there are concerns right across the board regarding the current format of the scheme, which will have a major impact and cost-implications for the off-trade, drinks producers as well as the on-trade.
The open letter was set in motion by whisky consultant Blair Bowman and quickly gathered momentum with more than 500 signatures ranging from producers such as Innis & Gunn and Wemyss Family Spirits to pub companies including Punch and Greene King as wells as operators including Donald Macleod of Holdfast, Scott Murray of Cru Holdings and Kenny Blair of Buzzworks.
The letter concludes, “For the proposed DRS to be a success rather than a high-profile failure, we (industry) need our concerns to be heard. We invite the Scottish Government to engage with us to review the considerable risks and challenges mentioned. By working in partnership we can redesign a viable scheme that moves successfully towards a circular economy.”
Blair Bowman said, “If we’re to avoid the catastrophic impact of the DRS then Lorna Slater needs to press pause now, and meet with our industries and the UK Government to come up with a sustainable solution that will benefit people and the planet.
“With less than a year to go until the DRS is supposed to be introduced, tens of thousands of companies that produce, distribute, and sell drinks are being left in the dark about how they can adapt their businesses to cope with these heavy-handed regulations.
“When I talk to many small businesses, they’re scared about how the DRS is going to affect their trade.
“What’s even more worrying is that some companies don’t even know that the scheme is coming because there’s been so little communication from the Scottish Government – it’s like the UK Government’s mishandling of Brexit rule changes all over again.”
The Letter:
Cc: Rt Hon Philip Dunne MP, Chairman of Environmental Audit Committee
Urgent demand from Scottish businesses to pause, revise and redesign the Deposit Return Scheme
Dear Ms. Lorna Slater, MSP,
We, the undersigned, propose the Deposit Return Scheme be paused, revised and rewritten. We request that the Scottish Government recognises the considerable concerns and risks raised by multiple sectors across Scotland of the impending catastrophic impact the scheme will impose on both businesses and consumers. We suggest a collaborative effort between industry and the Scottish Government to design a sustainable system that will function successfully for producers, hospitality businesses and consumers, whilst positively reducing the carbon footprint.
Outline of the proposed Deposit Return Scheme:
The Scottish Government is introducing one of the most environmentally ambitious, yet complex Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS) in Europe, scheduled to go live in August 2023. The scheme applies a standardised 20p deposit to all drink containers (glass, metal or PET between 50ml and three litres) to be refunded to the consumer when they return the empty in-tact container to any one of 35,000 collection points – be it over the counter, via a reverse vending machine (RVM) or an online retailer.
The onus is on consumer behaviour to drive circularity, however the producers will be held responsible for every container they put on the market. The small number of industry bodies who know of the scheme have openly expressed their grave concerns about the serious detrimental consequences it will have on tens of thousands of businesses. Chief among these is the drinks and hospitality sector, as well as local councils and retailers. Not to mention the obvious damaging impact on consumer spending choice.
As industry members we are fully supportive of initiatives intended to deliver on circularity and net zero. Many of us have invested in new systems and processes to reduce our carbon footprint. We actively encourage new initiatives that are realistic and aligned to our best operating practices.
The key flaws of DRS:
There are many damaging consequences that would affect the entire supply chain should the scheme go ahead. For the purpose of this letter we are focusing on those we consider the key flaws:
● Risk of fraud. Legitimate online sales will become unviable due to the takeback obligation, leaving the door wide open to a black market. Does SEPA have the resources to police the hundreds of small online retailers that now exist in Scotland and the rest of the UK?
● Major losses in consumer spend. An unintended consequence of the scheme could encourage fraudulent behaviour in the form of ‘’booze trips’ across the border. According to SBPA “Products on sale in the north of England without deposits will result in the price at the point of purchase for multipacks being 50% cheaper than in Scotland.” Our English neighbours would experience a sharp rise in drink revenue as Scotland suffers a steady decline. Is it not the Scottish Government’s best intention to boost our economy?
● Loss of investment in the Scottish economy. The integrated UK supply-chain and single market for drinks containers would change if the DRS scheme is launched only in Scotland. The different requirements would potentially create separate markets. This leads to high administrative costs which many small businesses will be unable to meet resulting in permanent closures. Larger businesses and producers may view the Scottish market as less appealing for investment purposes. We would urge a collaboration between the Scottish and UK Governments to align the start date of a UK wide scheme, maintaining the benefits of a single market.
● Financial and environmental implications for local authorities: No DRS schemes have been introduced in Europe where there is established kerbside recycling. In Scotland, kerbside recycling relies on the value of recyclates. This will be reduced when the DRS separates food and beverage containers into two waste streams, creating a further issue for local authorities locked in to longer-term waste disposal contracts. In addition, local authorities have fine-tuned their collections to optimise routes. It’s unknown what the carbon impact will be when they are remodelled to take account of changed recycling. Local authorities would require increased transport and collection fleets to comply with the DRS pick-ups and sorting from the 35,000 take-back points, increasing our carbon footprint. Is this not in contradiction to the purpose of the DRS?
Our proposal to pause the launch of DRS:
The DRS is being proposed after two years of extremely tough trading through Covid and Brexit. Further exacerbated by the current supply chain impacts from the war in Ukraine, rising energy costs, business costs and costs of living. Many would agree the timing is not ideal.
For the scheme to be practical consumers would first need to be informed and fully understand its premise. This highlights an obvious need for educational campaigns and resources, but not just on a national level. In 2019 (VS) there were 14.1million overnight visits to Scotland, of which 3.5million were international visitors. Who will be accountable for informing visitors of the DRS and justifying the hike in price points compared to the UK market? Will visitors be expected to return their own containers to recycling points? The health of our economy relies heavily on tourism and hospitality. Have these points been considered?
Tens of thousands of businesses who produce, can, bottle, distribute, or sell alcoholic or soft drinks in Scotland now have less than a year to successfully adapt their operations, without the necessary knowledge or levers in place.
For the proposed DRS to be a success rather than a high-profile failure, we (industry) need our concerns to be heard. We invite the Scottish Government to engage with us to review the considerable risks and challenges mentioned. By working in partnership we can redesign a viable scheme that moves successfully towards a circular economy.
Yours sincerely, the undersigned,
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Blair Bowman |
Whisky Consultant & Broker |
Self-Employed |
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James Sutherland |
Director |
Sutherland Hospitality Ltd |
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Stephen Montgomery |
Spokesperson |
Scottish Hospitality Group |
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Tom Hayward |
Partner |
Argyll House |
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Chris Scullion |
Director |
Independent spirit of bath |
| Jamie McLean | Sales Director | New Wave Beer |
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Joe Dick |
Comms & Business Development |
James Clay and Sons |
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David Reid |
Managing Director |
Because Brands Matter Ltd |
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Donald Macleod MBE |
Managing Director |
Holdfast Entertainment |
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Giles Cooke MW |
Director |
Alliance Wine Group |
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Andrew Mckenzie-Smith |
Managing Director |
Lindores Distilling Co ltd |
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Andre de Almeida |
Drinks Industry Consultant |
Inside the Cask Ltd |
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Daniel MacIntyre |
Director |
The View, Oban |
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James Porteous |
Director |
Electric Spirit Co. |
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Michael Stuart |
Director |
Inverurie Whisky Shop |
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Stuart Brown |
Managing Director |
Deerness Distillery Ltd |
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Collin Van Schayk |
Director |
J. Gow Rum |
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Nick Sullivan |
Owner |
Aberdeen Whisky Shop |
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Ailsa Currie |
Owner |
Bellevue Farm Tours |
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Adrian Gomes |
Managing Director |
10 Dollar Shake |
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Fiona Walsh |
Founder/Director |
Toll House Spirits Ltd |
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Adrian Gomes |
Managing Director |
10 Dollar Shake |
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Philip Harding |
Founder |
bbb Drinks Ltd |
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Donald Macleod MBE |
Managing Director |
Holdfast Entertainment |
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Gordon Wallace |
Director |
Wallace & Brown Leisure Ltd |
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Alex Bruce |
Managing Director |
Adelphi Distillery Ltd. |
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Brian Davidson |
Hospitality Non-Exec Director & Consultant |
Self employed |
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Kenny Blair |
Managing Director |
Buzzworks Holdings |
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Dave Christie |
Owner |
The Islay Whisky Shop |
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Sally Chrisite |
Manager |
Islay Whisky Shop |
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Gavin Stevenson |
Managing Director |
Mor Rioghain Group |
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Linda Cowan |
Director |
Alliance Wine Co Ltd |
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Isabella Wemyss |
Director |
Wemyss Family Spirits & Kingsbarns Distillery |
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Ewan McIlwraith |
Business Owner |
Robertsons of Pitlochry |
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Finn Thomson |
Managing Director |
Macgregor Thomson Whiskies Ltd |
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Alyson Jamieson |
Founder |
Linlithgow Distillery |
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Annabel Thomas |
CEO |
Nc’nean Distillery |
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Jonathan Doherty |
Managing Director |
Worq Group |
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Gregor Hannah |
Director |
Hannah Whisky Merchants ltd |
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Chris Geary |
Managing director /business owner |
Raw Culture |
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Nikki Geary |
People and culture director |
Raw Culture Limited |
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Scott Murray |
Managing Director |
Cru Holdings Ltd |
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Ashley Keenon |
Director |
Raw Culture Ltd |
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Scott Murray |
Managing Director |
Cru Holdings Ltd |
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Stephen Kemp |
Managing Director |
Orkney Distilling Limited |
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Ben Stewart |
Director of UK and European Sales |
Wemyss Family Spirits Ltd |
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Janet Hood |
Specialist Licensing Solicitor |
Janet Hood Training & Consulting Ltd |
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Gail Sneddon |
Company Director |
Gorgous Gin Ltd |
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Mario Arcari |
Director |
La Vita Restaurants |
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Marco Arcari |
Director |
La Vita Restaurants |
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Philip Sisson |
Owner |
Simple Things Fermentations |
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Adam Elan-Elmegirab |
Founder & Director |
The House of Botanicals |
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Sarah Heward |
Founder & Director |
The Real Food Cafe, Tyndrum |
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Peter Wood |
Director |
St Andrews Wine Company |
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Peter Allison |
Managing Director |
Freshwater Spirits Company Ltd. |
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Peter Dignan |
Director |
Lost Loch Spirits Ltd |
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Anne Brooks |
CEO |
Eceaux Ltd |
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Jon Harris |
Sales Director Scotland, Wales and West of England |
Hallgarten Wines |
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Campbell Archibald |
Owner |
Angus Alchemy |
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Sally Robertson |
MD and Founder |
Own Label Company Scotland Ltd |
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India Parry-Williams |
Shop Manager |
Cork & Cask |
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Alan Cawley |
Managing Director |
Cawley Hotels |
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Lachlan Rooney |
Managing Director |
Voodoo Rooms (Scotland) Ltd. |
|
Alan Cawley |
Managing Partner |
Duck Bay Loch Lomond |
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Joseph Trotter |
Sales Manager |
Campervan Brewery |
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Martin Murray |
Company Director |
Dunnet Bay Distillers Ltd |
|
Philip Thompson |
Director |
Dornoch Distillery |
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Joyce Matthews |
Partner |
The Scottish Alchemists |
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Jonathan MacDonald |
Managing Director |
Scoop Restaurants Group |
|
Oli Norman |
CEO |
Itison |
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Stacey Stewart |
General Manager |
Lisini Pub Co Ltd |
|
Colin McLean |
Managing Director |
McLean’s Gin Ltd |
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Angela Brown |
Owner |
Wallace And Brown Leisure Ltd |
|
Angela Brown |
Owner |
The wine library |
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Tom Chisholm |
CEO |
Buck & Birch |
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Alex Quinn |
Procurement Manager |
Lisini Pub Co |
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Tim Etherington-Judge |
Co-Founder |
Avallen Spirits |
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David Stewart |
Managing Director |
D.M. Stewart Ltd |
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Michael Bergson |
Director |
Buck’s Bar Group |
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Chris Payne |
Director |
JB Payne & Family Ltd |
|
Duncan McConchie |
Managing Director |
Laggan |
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Steve Duthie |
Managing Director |
Esker Spirits |
|
Richard Pierce |
Director/Co-Owner |
Lost Loch spirits Ltd |
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Graeme Sutherland |
Managing Director |
Good Brothers Trading Co |
|
Graeme Sutherland |
Owner |
WineKraft |
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Mark Stephen |
Managing Director |
Barrels & Botanicals Ltd |
|
Arthur Motley |
Managing Director |
Royal Mile Whiskies |
|
James McNeill |
Owner |
G.H.Q. Spirits |
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Calum Ross |
Director |
Loch Melfort Hotel Ltd |
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David Weston |
Chairman |
Scottish B&B Association |
|
Ben Glasgow |
Director |
Tweed Valley Distilling Co. |
|
Innes Bolt |
Managing Director |
Montpeliers Edinburgh Ltd |
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Micky Plummer |
Drinks industry Ambassador |
Robert Graham Ltd |
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Alan Cunningham |
Director |
Totalize media Ltd |
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Craig McLaughlin |
Director |
Desirable group |
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Tom Brown |
CEO |
The GT4 Group Limited |
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Jane Brown |
Director |
The Orchard Biggar Limited |
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Elizabeth Gill McNeill |
Director |
Sweet Donside Ltd |
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Benjamin Curtis |
Director |
The Single Cask Ltd |
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Gary Bradley |
General Manager 56 North |
Owner @ Sip Antics Ltd |
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Richard Kelley MW |
Director |
Dreyfus Ashby, Wine Importers |
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Brent Gill |
Director |
Sweetdonside Cabins Ltd |
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Gordon Quinn |
Managing Director |
Badachro Distillery Ltd |
|
Graham Bucknall |
Founder |
The TBC Pub Company |
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Daniel Cameron |
Director |
Dyfi Distillery |
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Susan Younger |
Lawyer |
Self-Employed |
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John Duffy QGM |
Director |
Supersonic Bars Ltd |
|
Graeme Arnott |
Director |
Caledonian Heritable Ltd |
|
Karen McCormick |
Managing Director |
Imperium Bars Ltd |
|
Sean Doyle |
Area Manager |
Caledonian heritable ltd |
|
Giovanni Toni |
Owner |
Solway Cafe |
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Tom Cullen |
Group Tenancy Manager |
Caledonian Heritable Ltd |
|
Eric DeVenny |
Proprietor |
Eagle hotel |
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Anthony Wills |
Managing Director |
Kilchoman Distillery |
|
Alasdair Day |
Co-founder & Master Distiller |
R&B Distillers Limted |
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Danielle Sweeney |
Manager |
Boom Battle Bar |
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Louise MacPhail |
Owner / Founder |
Kilmartin Glen Spirits |
|
Becky Hunt |
Director |
Old Mother Hunt Ltd |
|
Jonathan Engels |
Founder owner |
Crossbill Distilling & Hidden Lane Organic Brewery |
|
Vincent Fusaro |
Director/owner |
Faval(Cupar) Ltd |
|
Duncan Morrison |
Director |
Roehill Springs Distillery |
|
Matthew Gammell |
Director |
Summerhall Distillery Ltd |
|
Gavin Ferguson |
Director |
Dunedin Wines Ltd |
|
Tarquin de Burgh |
Managing Director |
de Burgh Wine Merchants |
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Malcolm Simpson |
Directer/Co-founder |
Simpsinns |
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Kevin Bonarius |
Founder |
Twice Buried Rum Co |
|
Jenny McKerr |
Gin Farmer |
The Wee Farm Distillery |
|
Vincent Flint-Hill |
Cask Sales |
The Single Cask |
|
Ben Iravani |
Founder |
Langstane Liquor and Whitebox Cocktails |
|
Alasdair Cable |
Proprietor |
Butchers Arms |
|
Nicholas Henderson |
Director |
Whighams Wine Cellars Ltd. |
|
Paul Hudd |
Partner |
JP Orkney |
|
Jane Ellison |
Partner |
JP Orkney |
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Graham Barrett |
Director |
George and Abbotsford hotel |
|
Emma Macalister-Hall |
Company Director |
Beinn an Tuirc Distillers Ltd |
|
Freda Newton |
Managing Director |
Jacobite Cruises Ltd |
|
Wilma Graham |
Publican |
19th Hole Ltd Southerness |
|
Craig Middleton |
Director |
Cromarty Brewing Co |
|
Graeme Jarron |
Director |
Ogilvy Spirits Ltd |
|
Martin Fleet |
Managing Director |
Sheila Fleet Jewellery |
|
Adelle Z Brown |
Operations Director |
Deerness Distillery |
|
Claire Rennie |
Managing Director |
Summerhouse Drinks Ltd |
|
Robyn Payne |
Distiller |
Shoogle Spirits |
|
Taylor Payne |
Hospitality Director |
Shoogle Spirits |
|
Carol jackson |
Founding Director |
Elj Drinks Ltd |
|
Thomas jackson |
Operations Manager |
Elj Drinks Ltd |
|
Dawn Davies |
Head Buyer |
Specilaity Drinks |
|
Yva McKerlich |
Owner |
Jaunty Camper Gin |
|
Gerald Michaluk |
Managing Director |
Arran Brewery |
|
Jennifer Baillie |
Business Owner |
Hillhead of Covington Limited |
|
Richard Bouglet |
Director |
l’Art du Vin |
|
Gregor Leckie |
Managing Director |
Rapscallion Soda |
|
Ghislain Aubertel |
Director |
The Green Room |
|
Philippe Larue |
Managing Director |
L’Art du Vin |
|
Dougal Sharp |
Founder & CEO |
Innis & Gunn |
|
Jo Stewart |
Director |
Stewart Brewing Ltd |
|
Charles Maclean MBE |
Owner |
Maclean Dubois (Writers) |
|
Joe Wall |
Managing Director |
The Cress Co |
|
James Withers |
Owner |
JR Withers Advisory Ltd |
|
WGR Lees-Jones |
MD |
JW Lees & Co (Brewers) Ltd |
|
Rob Page |
Managing Director |
Swinkels Family Brewers UK Ltd |
|
Keith Knowles |
CEO |
Beds & Bars |
|
Aden Melvin |
Shop Assistant |
Cork & Cask |
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Miles Beale |
Chief Executive |
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association |
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Andrew Morrison |
Managing Director |
Morrison Glasgow Distillers |
|
Andrew Ligertwood |
Managing Director |
Cushiedoos Superior Mixers, Drink Better Ltd |
|
Stuart McVicar |
Director |
The Biggar Gin Company Limited |
|
Steven Smith-Hay |
Managing Director |
Vault City Brewing |
|
Karen Moore |
Director |
Kelburn Brewery |
|
Johnny Horn |
Director |
Holy Goat Brewing |
|
Catherine Maxwell-Stuart |
Managing Director |
Traquair House Brewery Ltd |
|
Patrick Jones |
Director |
Pilot Beer Ltd |
|
Colin Wilkinson |
Managing Director |
The Scottish Licensed Trade Association |
|
Alex Newman |
Head of Commercial Finance |
Australian Vintage Ltd |
|
Troy Christensen |
CEO |
Enotria and Coe |
|
Bryce Fraser |
Operations Director |
Corney and Barrow Limited |
|
Jake Champion |
Bottled Wine Operations Executive |
Naked Wines |
|
Mark Moran |
Director |
The Ferry Brewery Co. Ltd |
|
Robert Rand |
Managing Director |
Champagne Lanson |
|
Jamie Delap |
Director |
Siba Scotland |
|
Nigel Tiddy |
Owner/Managing Director |
Windswept Brewing Co Ltd |
|
Jamie Delap |
Managing Director |
Fyne Ales |
|
Annika Meiklejohn |
Owner & Director |
Tempest Brewing Co Ltd |
|
Gavin Meiklejohn |
Founder & Director |
Tempest Brewing Co Ltd |
|
Allan Rimmer |
Director |
Glasgow Beer Works |
|
Reg Walters |
Operations Manager |
Black Wolf Brewery |
|
Alan Powell |
Founder and co-ordinator |
British Distillers Alliance |
|
Allison Frew |
Director & Commercial Manager |
Corney & Barrow Ltd |
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Reg Walters |
Operations Manager |
Isle of Skye Brewing Co. |
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George Julian |
Director |
Hard Pressed Cider Distribution LLP |
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Andrew Carson |
Head of Supply Chain |
Innis & Gunn |
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Leigh Payne |
Marketing Director |
JB Payne and Family Ltd |
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Vincent Rosario |
Director/Head Brewer |
Moonwake Beer |
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Paul Dauthieu |
Director |
E I Wines t/a Ehrmanns Wines Ltd |
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Jennifer Bond |
Drinks Trade Consultant |
Grape to Shelf Consulting Ltd |
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Samantha Faircliff |
Managing Director |
Cairngorm Brewery Co. Ltd. |
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Gary Munckton |
Director |
Cross Borders Brewing Company |
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Daniel Shiels |
Supply Chain Manager |
Innis and Gunn |
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Scott Nicoll |
Director |
Double Tapped Ltd |
|
Dan Hanlin |
Manager |
Portobello Tap |
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Nick Fleming |
Owner/Director |
Ovenstone 109 Ltd – Craft Brewery |
|
James Martin |
Owner |
Old Crown Inn |
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Frank Ikenye |
Business Operations Manager |
Hi-Spirits |
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Nick Deaves |
Head of Supply Chain UK/Europe. |
Australian Vintage ( UK) Limited |
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Chris Reid |
Managing Director |
Westerlea Hotel Ltd |
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Sarah Sinclair |
Marketing & Events Manager |
Moonwake Beer Co. |
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Lewis Jaffrey |
Director |
Corner On The Square |
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Christopher Hayman |
Chairman |
Hayman Distillers |
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Allen Henderson |
Managing Director |
Sulwath Brewers Ltd |
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Christie Slater |
Chief Operating Officer |
Consolidated Craft Brewers |
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Finlay Heslop |
Company Director |
Moonwake Beer Co |
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Winifred M Ross |
Director |
Sunninghill Hotel |
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Liam Hughes |
CEO |
Glasgow Distillery |
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Paul Hastie |
Procurement Manager |
Caledonian Heritable Ltd |
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Giovanna McDonald |
Director |
Hoboken Leisure Ltd |
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Richard McLelland |
Director of Sales & Marketing |
Williams Bros Brewing Co |
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Karen Mullen |
Director |
Olivers Lounge Ltd |
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Steve Finlan |
CEO |
The Wine Society |
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David Hill |
Hotelier |
Station Hotel |
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Golnar Mattot |
Shop Assistant |
Cork & Cask |
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Toby Evers |
Naked Wines |
Wine Quality Manager |
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Jacine Rutasikwa |
Co Founder & MD |
Matugga Distillers |
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Charles Maxwell |
Director |
Thames Distillers Ltd |
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Paul Rutasikwa |
Head Distiller& co-founder |
Matugga Distillers |
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Jamie Dawson |
Wine & Spirits Buyer |
Cork & Cask |
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James S. Singer |
Managing Director |
The Redgarth |
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Graham Blaikie |
Owner |
Mercat Grill |
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Dave Grant |
Founder and MD |
Fierce Beer |
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John Thomson |
Partner |
Kincaid House Hotel |
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Euan McNicoll |
Owner/Director |
McNicoll and Cairnie Wines |
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Craig Durham |
Managing Director |
Buckingham Schenk |
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William Lay |
Technical Manager |
Buckingham Schenk |
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Florence Troup |
Owner |
The Brae Hotel |
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Alistair Walker |
Business Owner |
Alistair Walker Whisky Co |
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Dave McHardy |
Director |
Fierce Beer |
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Kenny Webster |
Director |
Isle of Skye Brewing Co Ltd |
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Kenny Webster |
Director |
The Griffin Bar Limited |
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Mark Shergold |
Purchasing Co-ordinator |
J Chandler & Co (Buckfast) |
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Lesley Gray |
Marketing Manager |
Awin Barratt Siegel Wine Agencies |
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Gordon Morrison |
CEO |
Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions |
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Andrew McKnight |
Vice Chairman |
Harviestoun Brewery |
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Stuart Sutherland |
Sales Manager |
Moonwake Beer Co. |
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Fiona MacEachern |
Managing Director |
Loch Lomond Brewery |
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Andy Downing |
Director |
Anstrod Ltd |
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Brian Armstrong |
Director |
Southern Upland Ltd |
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Charly Thieme |
Operations Manager |
Brighton Spirits Co |
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Norman Sinclair |
Managing Director |
The Orkney Brewery |
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Norman Sinclar |
Managing Director |
Sinclair Leisure Ltd |
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David Evans |
Director |
Braemar Brewing Co. Ltd |
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Eric Montgomery |
Proprietor |
Montys Bar |
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Liam Gardiner |
Marketing Manager |
VinumTerra |
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Paul Smith |
Managing Director |
CLG |
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Jim Harrison |
Chair |
Thornbridge Brewery Ltd |
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John Walsh |
Production Director |
Toll House Spirits Ltd |
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Nigel Finlay |
Partner |
The Volunteer Arms |
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Gordon Dewar |
CEO |
Edinburgh Airport Limited |
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Nick Taylor |
Group Buying Director |
Direct Wines |
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David Blackwood |
Managing Director |
Christies Restaurants Falkirk Ltd |
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Pete Rossborough |
Director |
SaltRock Brewing |
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Ross Jamieson |
Director |
Linlithgow Distillery |
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Christopher Stuart Miller |
Chief Commercial Officer |
JW Filshill Limited |
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Christopher Stuart Miller |
Director |
Clan Brewing Co |
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Christopher Stuart Miller |
Director |
Differentiator Brands Limited |
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Christopher Stuart Miller |
Non Exec Director |
Altruist Brands Limited |
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Deborah Findlay |
Director |
Alexander Dundee Ltd |
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James Clay |
Director |
Rater Limited |
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Jacqueline Dickson |
Director |
Dee Slipstream Ltd |
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Alan Russell |
Restauranteur |
Longniddry Inn/ Coronation Restaurant |
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Simon Watson |
Business Development Manager |
Caledonian Heritable Ltd |
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Duncan Arthur |
Director |
Clyde Valley Orchards Cooperative Ltd |
|
Mark Kears |
MD UK/IRE |
LGCF |
|
Adrian Louden |
Director |
Contract Bottlers Glasgow Ltd |
|
Josh Fraser |
Office Manager |
GlenWyvis Distillery |
|
Dr Steve Tapril |
Founder & Managing Director |
Tappers Artisan Spirits Ltd |
|
Tim Dewey |
Chief Executive |
Timothy Taylor & Co Ltd |
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Bronwyn Jenkins-Deas |
Director |
Isle of Cumbrae Distillers |
|
Tony Hobbs |
Director |
Tranquil Still Distillery |
|
Gavin Ellis |
MD |
Knockomie Inn |
|
Katie O’Brien |
Sales & Marketing Director |
RAER Scotch Whisky Limited |
|
Martyn Oakley |
General Manager Averys Wine |
Averys Wine Merchant |
|
Jacqueline Black |
Director |
Ice and Fire Distillery |
|
Stephen Wright |
Director |
Rookums Ltd |
|
Iain Black |
Distiller |
Ice and Fire Distillery |
|
Diane Rebecchi |
Publican |
Burns Lounge |
|
Luciano Rebecchi |
Co Director |
LMS(2010)Ltd |
|
Duncan McDougall |
Business Owner |
Tayport Distillery |
|
Miles Pote |
Director |
Igneous Gin Ltd |
|
Tim Driver |
Director |
Tarsier Spirit Ltd |
|
Steven Alton |
CEO |
British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) |
|
Steven Kersley |
Managing Director |
BrewDog Distilling Co |
|
Giovanna Eusebi |
Director |
Eusebi Deli |
|
Sonja Mitchell |
Managing Director |
Jump Ship Brewing |
|
Martin |
Co-Founder |
The Gin Cooperative |
|
Mike Clark |
Brewer |
Newt Brew Ltd |
|
Ian Spooner |
Co-Founder |
Global Ethics Liquor Co Ltd |
|
Fiona Campbell |
Chief Executive |
Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers |
|
Steve Stewart |
Managing Director & Co Founder |
Stewart Brewing Ltd |
|
Alison McGraw |
Owner |
The Wheatsheaf Inn, Falkirk |
|
M Murdoch |
Proprietor |
SagasuDrinks |
|
Andrew Mowat |
Director |
John O’Groats Leisure Ltd |
|
John Mainprize |
Brewer |
John O’Groats Brewery Ltd |
|
Pauline Cheeseman |
Owner |
Hogmoor Distilley |
|
Andrew Mowat |
Director |
John O’Groats Brewery Ltd |
For the full list see the Scotsman.
