NB Distillery is launching into the US market with the roll-out of its gins across 20 states in a move expected to generate more than £4 million of sales over the next five years.

The North Berwick-based company’s “Original London Dry Gin” and its “Navy Strength” product will go on sale in US drinks retail giant Total Wine & More’s stores.

NB said the gins would be introduced initially to 80 per cent of Total Wine & More’s stores across New York, New Jersey, Florida and California. And it flagged plans to expand the range across additional states later this year.

Founder Vivienne Muir said: “Our first US order will see a 40-foot shipping container leave Scotland’s shores.”