RCS - Distil PLC - Ardgowan - 2nd Annual Open Day

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16/09/2024 15:00

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RNS Number : 3775E  Distil PLC  16 September 2024

VISITORS LINE UP FOR BLACKWOODS FIRST DROP LAUNCH AND PREVIEW OF BRAND HOME AS
CROWDS DECEND ON ARDGOWAN FOR SECOND ANNUAL OPEN DAY

 

 

Distil plc (AIM:DIS), owner of premium drinks brands Blackwoods Gin and Vodka,
RedLeg Spiced Rum, TRØVE Botanical Vodka and Blavod Black Vodka, is pleased
to note that Ardgowan Distillery Company Limited ("Ardgowan"), hosted its
second annual Open Day on Saturday 7 September at the distillery site in
Inverkip, with the Distil team in attendance for visitors to preview the
Blackwoods Brand Home and launch Blackwoods First Drop.

 

The site welcomed thousands of visitors on the day from the local area and
further afield, including USA, Austria, Sweden, Australia, and New Zealand.
Guests were given the opportunity to sign-up to Clan Ardgowan, pre-purchase an
Ardgowan cask, and secure limited-edition Ardgowan Open Day bottlings, with
Master Whisky Maker, Max Mcfarlane, on hand to host whisky tastings and sign
bottles.

 

In addition, guests were given the opportunity to preview the Blackwoods Brand
Home, taste and purchase the range, including the exclusive release of the
limited-edition Blackwoods First Drop - the first gin to have been distilled
at Ardgowan.

 

The Blackwoods visitor centre is scheduled to open before the end of 2024 and
will include a gin and vodka school where guests can try their hand at
distilling their own bespoke bottlings, tasting room, bar and retail space.

 

Alongside whisky and gin tastings, visitors were treated to live music from
crowd pleasers The Laurettes, Reely Jiggered and DJ Bruce Glenny, as well as
food trucks, and pop-up bars serving Ardgowan and Blackwoods cocktails.

 

The day was a celebration of the Ardgowan journey so far, and the local
community, which the distillery will be a part of for years to come.

 

Commenting on the Open Day, Martin McAdam, CEO Ardgowan, said: "Our Second
Annual Open Day was a resounding success, surpassing all expectations. We were
delighted to welcome whisky enthusiasts from near and far, with our most
distant visitor travelling an impressive 12,000 miles from New Zealand. The
perfect weather complemented the day's high spirits, creating an unforgettable
atmosphere.

 

This year's event was larger, more refined, and exceptionally well-organized.
We're thrilled to announce that next year's Open Day will coincide with our
distillery becoming fully operational, promising an even more exciting and
immersive experience for families and whisky lovers alike.

 

I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated Ardgowan team, our talented
entertainers, and all the suppliers who contributed to making this day truly
special. 2024 has set a new standard for our annual celebration."

 

 

Distil Executive Chairman, Don Goulding, said: "It was excellent to be a part
of the Ardgowan Open Day, which was a resounding success. The team raised the
game this year and created a great atmosphere.

 

We were delighted to have the Distil team on site to give visitors an
exclusive preview of Blackwoods new home and taste and purchase the range,
with huge support shown for the Blackwoods First Drop which launched on the
day and has already been nominated for industry awards. The feedback we
received from visitors on both the existing range and new product was
outstanding and we look forward to welcoming them back to the brand home once
this opens to the public.

 

Distil's partnership with Ardgowan remains of the upmost importance to the
business and we look forward to continuing mutual support and growth for many
years to come."

 

For further information:

 Distil PLC
 Don Goulding, Executive Chairman            Tel +44 203 405 0475
 SPARK Advisory Partners Limited (NOMAD)
 Neil Baldwin                                Tel +44 20 3368 3550

 Mark Brady
 Turner Pope Investments (TPI) Ltd (Broker)
 Andy Thacker / James Pope                   Tel +44 20 3657 0050

 

About Distil

Distil Plc is quoted on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange. It owns
drinks brands in a number of sectors of the alcoholic drinks market. These
include premium spiced rum, vodka, gin, vodka vanilla cream liqueur and are
called RedLeg Spiced Rum. Blackwoods Vintage Gin, Blackwoods Vodka, TRØVE
Botanical Vodkas, Blavod Original Black Vodka and Diva Vodka.

 

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