Edinburgh Gin toasts Tesco supply deal for liqueurs

Edinburgh Gin has secured its first UK-wide supermarket listing for both its raspberry and rhubarb and ginger liqueurs.

Edinburgh Gin's liqueurs will be stocked in Tesco stores across the UK. Picture: Contributed

The firm, which was acquired by Tamdhu distiller Ian Macleod last year, said its tipples will be stocked in about 500 Tesco stores around the country.

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Neil Boyd, commercial director at Ian Macleod Distillers, said: “As the portfolio of Edinburgh Gin has expanded, we have worked to secure new listings with UK-wide retailers.”

Stirling Gin is also celebrating after being named Scotland's best new business. Picture: Contributed

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Tesco liqueurs buyer Kristin Traynor added: “We are excited to be expanding our liqueur range in line with the growing trend around gin and gin-flavoured products.”

• Stirling Gin, created by Bridge of Allan couple June and Cameron McCann, has been named best new business at the inaugural Scottish SME Business Awards.

June McCann said: “The fact that it was a public vote for the winner makes it very special too and it’s lovely to be appreciated for all the hard work we put into the business.”

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