The third-party distillers launching their own labels 21st May, 2021 by Owen Bellwood
While big third-party producers have been a major part of the industry for years and are still going strong, change is afoot with own-label bottlings on the rise, as Owen Bellwood discovers.
The MGP Ingredients lab
Craft and artisanal spirits remain the apple of many consumers’ eyes, with drinkers often seeking out products with provenance, history and a handmade approach to distillation. However, the backbone of many start‐up brands touting these credentials has long been third‐party distillers. Producers such as MGP Ingredients have aided the launch of countless Bourbon brands, while London’s Thames Distillers has helped create myriad gins.