THE Wemyss family of Fife have officially opened their new gin distillery in Kingsbarns, bringing production of its Darnley’s Gin brand “home”.
The family will distil the brand in Scotland for the first time, having until now produced the spirit in London. Their new gin distillery is housed, alongside a visitor centre, in a refurbished cottage in the grounds of their Kingsbarns whisky distillery.
The investment has been made to expand Darnley’s at home and abroad, with the company aiming to lift sales to 20,000 cases a year within three years from the current 8,000. There are also plans to expand the Darnley’s range under new gin distiller – and Fife local – Scott Gowans. The distillery will initially produce three Darnley’s spirits: Orginal, Spiced Gin and Navy Strength.
Managing director William Wemyss, whose family have worked in the East Neuk of Fife for centuries, said: “From a business perspective this is a momentous investment for the future of Darnley’s Gin, following on from the recent refresh of our brand and the growth in demand for our high quality gin around the world.
“As a Scottish family business, it is also a decision that was an instinctive one for us, bringing the making of our gin home to a part of Scotland where we have such deep roots and a connection to the land and local communities.”
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