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RNS Number : 6102C  Distil PLC  03 September 2024

Distil PLC

Distil celebrates the first distillation at Ardgowan Distillery with
limited-edition release, Blackwoods First Drop

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 announce the release of limited-edition Blackwoods First Drop Gin.

To celebrate the first distillation of Blackwoods at its new home at the
Ardgowan Distillery, Distil is pleased to announce the release of Blackwoods
First Drop, a limited release of just 1,500 numbered bottles.

Created in partnership with Master Distiller, Sion Edwards, Blackwoods First
Drop is an exclusive twist on the award-winning range. Distilled in the
traditional one-shot method using the full capacity of Ardgowan's 1,000L,
Scottish-crafted copper still, nothing but water is added post-distillation.

The First Drop mirrors the award-winning Blackwoods Vintage Gin recipe, using
local Scottish botanicals (kelp, sea buckthorn and water mint). Bottled at 43%
ABV, the one-shot method elevates the profile, creating mineral and peppery
notes on the nose at first, with a sight hint of brine. On the palate, the
first drop is fully of oily juniper and bright citrus with a savoury, coastal
finish. A full mouthfeel and richer flavour, this gin will shine in a martini.

For the limited edition First Drop, Blackwoods' unique faceted bottle is
adorned with premium-finished, numbered labels, featuring an illustration of
the still and elements to evoke the landscape surrounding the distillery.

Blackwoods First Drop is available for shareholders to order now via
blackwoodsgin.co.uk/products/blackwoods-first-drop-gin using the password
FIRSTDROPVIP.

500 bottles of Blackwoods First Drop will be password-protected for
shareholders until Saturday 7 September, when it will be available at the
Ardgowan Open Day.

Commenting on the launch, Sarah Kingsbury, Marketing Director, said: "The
first distillation at Ardgowan marks a significant milestone in the Blackwoods
brand story, and it felt fitting to mark the occasion with a limited-edition
release. By making this available to our shareholders first, allows us the
opportunity to thank them for their ongoing support.

Production moving to the brand's new home at Ardgowan marks the start of a new
era for Blackwoods. Works near completion on-site to fit-out the visitor
experience, and a programme of new product development is in progress. We look
forward to showcasing this and welcoming guests to our new home in the near
future."

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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