Distillers Forum 2024

A day of inspiring stories, ideas and innovations targeted at supporting your brand and its growth.

Thursday 19th September 2024

Distillers Forum is back for 2024

Join us at the Distillers Forum on 19th September 2024 as our speakers spill the secrets to sizzling sales, sustainable sips, and brand brilliance.

Front showcase of bottles at Verallia Distillers Forum 2023
Unlock cutting-edge insights as renowned speakers from the forefront of sales, sustainability, marketing, and branding share their secrets. Discover innovative strategies, spark critical conversations, and learn winning tactics to propel your business forward.

 

Get up-close with industry visionaries in intimate Q&A sessions, then forge valuable connections during our networking reception. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails while you mingle with speakers and fellow attendees, forging partnerships and friendships that will fuel your success.
Close up shot of someone holding Rozel Rose Vodka at Verallia Distillers Forum 2023

Our Industry-Recognised Speakers:

Matt Neal – Uncle Nearest  

Talk Title: On Trade Execution

Chris Pitcher – Redburn Atlantic

 Talk Title: Consumer Trends In the Global Drinks Market

Alan Powel  – British Distillers Alliance

Talk Title: Key Changes to Producing Spirits in the UK

Jen Heeley-Wiggins – Spirit of Manchester

Talk Title: Actually Made By

Kate Dowling  – Red Key Commercial 

Talk Title: Winning with Retailers

Richard Ferriman – Neurodiversity Workshops

Talk Title: Neurodivergence Within Successful Teams

Lewis Hayes  – Dropworks

Talk Title: The New British Rum Category

Daniel Rowntree  – High & Dry

Talk Title: The Future of Functional Drinks

Decorative bottles on stand
Picture of audience at Verallia Distillers Forum 2023

Secure Your Spot

Secure your spot among industry trailblazers and dive into the future of spirits today! Let us ignite your vision, fuel your growth, and watch your brand rise to the top shelf.

Boldly powered by women, beautifully made for the future.

Nordic distillers @Feddie_Ocean_Distillery are breaking boundaries as a fully women-led whisky. To showcase their high-quality spirit, we set out to craft a bottle that embodied elegance, heritage, and sustainability, with no compromise on luxury.

In collaboration with the talented team at @wearecontagiouswe created a bespoke glass bottle that balances elegance with a premium, contemporary feel.

The tall, slender silhouette is elevated by thoughtful details: 521 embossed lines representing each resident of Fedje, the Nordic Island where the distillery was born, and 750 dots, each symbolising an investor who supported the distillery at the time of production.

We worked to sustainably craft this glass packaging to align with the brand’s ethos. The bottle’s weight was reduced from a traditional 700g to just 450g,️ as well as being crafted from 58% post-consumer recycled glass! ♻️

The result is a beautifully crafted bottle that balances premium design with environmental responsibility. One that resonated instantly with consumers, selling out in its first week.

#Sustainable #LuxuryPackaging #GlassBottle #SpiritSector #Lightweight
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With Season 4 of Clarkson’s Farm launching, Verallia is proud to have partnered with @DiddlySquat.FarmShop to craft the stunning glass packaging for their handcrafted London Dry Gin.

The gin is beautifully housed in our ‘Titus’ bottle from the Selective Line, a sleek, refined silhouette that offers both premium aesthetics and outstanding functionality with every pour.
An exceptional project delivered by our talented team!

Here’s to Season 4 📺

#DiddlySquat #ClarksonsFarm #GlassBottle #LuxuryPackaging #Gin
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A celebration of true Yorkshire heritage, @EllersFarmDistillery produces high-quality spirits in a range of flavours to suit every palate.

After repurposing wasted apples through cider distillation, the founders have always been passionate about sustainability. Their love for distilling grew, and they ventured into vodka distillation before quickly expanding into gin and whisky.

Aligning with their sustainability ethos and B Corp status, Ellers Farm chose ‘Terra’ from our ECOVA range for their Y Gin.

The perfect fit for brands on their sustainability journey, our ECOVA collection is an innovative approach to glass packaging. It allows style and sustainability to be accessible and customised.

Elevated with impactful decoration, Ellers Farm Distillery have established their product as sustainable, yet luxurious.

#ECOVA #Luxury #Spirits #SpiritSector #SpiritIndustry #GlassPackaging #Sustainability
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Happy International Whisky Day! 🥃

A day to celebrate the craft of distilling one of the world’s most beloved spirits. Whisky has truly carved a place for itself as a staple in the spirit sector. The base of iconic cocktails, a strong contender when drank alone, this spirit is one of the greats.

With a strong Yorkshire heritage @WhittakersDistillery creates high-quality, artisanal whisky, bottling the abundant landscape found in the region. They’ve created the first ever single malt produced in the Yorkshire Dales.

For their unique, quality spirit, they partnered with us to deliver their high-end glass packaging. A classic shape, beautifully showcasing their unique whisky. The bottle features the emblem, ‘W’ embossed on the neck, as well as ‘Whittaker’ embossed around the base of the bottle.

Celebrating an exquisite spirit, and a Yorkshire icon, cheers to International Whisky Day! 🥃

#Whisky #InternationalWhiskyDay #Yorkshire #WestYorkshire #WhiskyDistillers #GlassBottle
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Pioneers in the spirit sector, @BurntFaith is the UK’s first brandy house. Inspired by passion shown in the Cognac region of France, they sought to unlock the real potential of brandy.

Housed in their bespoke bottle, their latest collaboration with the @EastLondonLiquor Company and @TheOrchardProject not only looks great, but is for a great cause.

In the spirit of keeping the legacy alive, Burnt Faith will be donating all the proceeds from this brandy to @TheOrchardProject, dedicated to restoring community orchards.

#Brandy #BurntFaith #Spirit #SpiritSector #PremiumPackaging #GlassPackaging
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Making Aberdeenshire history, @EskerSpirits is the first craft distillery in the region.

They are specialists in enhancing classic spirits with fruit flavours, perfect for cocktails and pairing beautifully with mixers. To give their spirits a unique edge, they infuse silver birch sap to deliver a distinctive, silky texture.

Esker Spirits partnered with Verallia for their standout packaging, choosing a supplier who shares their passion for sustainability. Their spirit is showcased in our ‘Patet’ bottle from our ECOVA range, and finished with a frosted spray and white ‘ESKER’ print they have made the bottle their own.

Tall, slender, and sustainable, the Patet is a truly elegant glass bottle. Composed of over 50% cullet and weighing just 500g, the Patet reflects commitment to sustainability.

An excellent choice for an opulent spirit!

#SpiritSector #PremiumPackaging #GlassPackaging #GlassBottle #Glass #Sustainability
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‘Passionate about glass. Inspired by you.'

On International Women’s Day, we recognise the innovation, determination, and passion our female employees bring to our team.

Verallia aims to have 35% of women in managerial positions by the end of 2025. We are proud of our commitment to becoming a reference employer for women and have taken action to set objectives for greater gender parity in our organisation.

“Verallia launched their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Charter in late 2024 which details their commitment to DE&I which includes becoming a reference employer for women, offering equal opportunities and fighting against all forms of discrimination all of which are integral to accelerating gender equality. As we move forward in this journey, we seek to share knowledge and learning opportunities at all levels of the organisation in order to ensure that inclusion is considered not just in the workplace, but in society as a whole.”
-Emma Griffiths, Occupational Health & Well-Being Partner, Verallia UK

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025! 🙌

#IWD #InternationalWomen’sDay2025 #InternationalWomen’sDay #Diversity’
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Boldly powered by women, beautifully made for the future.

Nordic distillers @Feddie_Ocean_Distillery are breaking boundaries as a fully women-led whisky. To showcase their high-quality spirit, we set out to craft a bottle that embodied elegance, heritage, and sustainability, with no compromise on luxury.

In collaboration with the talented team at @wearecontagiouswe created a bespoke glass bottle that balances elegance with a premium, contemporary feel.

The tall, slender silhouette is elevated by thoughtful details: 521 embossed lines representing each resident of Fedje, the Nordic Island where the distillery was born, and 750 dots, each symbolising an investor who supported the distillery at the time of production.

We worked to sustainably craft this glass packaging to align with the brand’s ethos. The bottle’s weight was reduced from a traditional 700g to just 450g,️ as well as being crafted from 58% post-consumer recycled glass! ♻️

The result is a beautifully crafted bottle that balances premium design with environmental responsibility. One that resonated instantly with consumers, selling out in its first week.

#Sustainable #LuxuryPackaging #GlassBottle #SpiritSector #Lightweight
...

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With Season 4 of Clarkson’s Farm launching, Verallia is proud to have partnered with @DiddlySquat.FarmShop to craft the stunning glass packaging for their handcrafted London Dry Gin.

The gin is beautifully housed in our ‘Titus’ bottle from the Selective Line, a sleek, refined silhouette that offers both premium aesthetics and outstanding functionality with every pour.
An exceptional project delivered by our talented team!

Here’s to Season 4 📺

#DiddlySquat #ClarksonsFarm #GlassBottle #LuxuryPackaging #Gin
...

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A celebration of true Yorkshire heritage, @EllersFarmDistillery produces high-quality spirits in a range of flavours to suit every palate.

After repurposing wasted apples through cider distillation, the founders have always been passionate about sustainability. Their love for distilling grew, and they ventured into vodka distillation before quickly expanding into gin and whisky.

Aligning with their sustainability ethos and B Corp status, Ellers Farm chose ‘Terra’ from our ECOVA range for their Y Gin.

The perfect fit for brands on their sustainability journey, our ECOVA collection is an innovative approach to glass packaging. It allows style and sustainability to be accessible and customised.

Elevated with impactful decoration, Ellers Farm Distillery have established their product as sustainable, yet luxurious.

#ECOVA #Luxury #Spirits #SpiritSector #SpiritIndustry #GlassPackaging #Sustainability
...

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Happy International Whisky Day! 🥃

A day to celebrate the craft of distilling one of the world’s most beloved spirits. Whisky has truly carved a place for itself as a staple in the spirit sector. The base of iconic cocktails, a strong contender when drank alone, this spirit is one of the greats.

With a strong Yorkshire heritage @WhittakersDistillery creates high-quality, artisanal whisky, bottling the abundant landscape found in the region. They’ve created the first ever single malt produced in the Yorkshire Dales.

For their unique, quality spirit, they partnered with us to deliver their high-end glass packaging. A classic shape, beautifully showcasing their unique whisky. The bottle features the emblem, ‘W’ embossed on the neck, as well as ‘Whittaker’ embossed around the base of the bottle.

Celebrating an exquisite spirit, and a Yorkshire icon, cheers to International Whisky Day! 🥃

#Whisky #InternationalWhiskyDay #Yorkshire #WestYorkshire #WhiskyDistillers #GlassBottle
...

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Pioneers in the spirit sector, @BurntFaith is the UK’s first brandy house. Inspired by passion shown in the Cognac region of France, they sought to unlock the real potential of brandy.

Housed in their bespoke bottle, their latest collaboration with the @EastLondonLiquor Company and @TheOrchardProject not only looks great, but is for a great cause.

In the spirit of keeping the legacy alive, Burnt Faith will be donating all the proceeds from this brandy to @TheOrchardProject, dedicated to restoring community orchards.

#Brandy #BurntFaith #Spirit #SpiritSector #PremiumPackaging #GlassPackaging
...

8 1

Making Aberdeenshire history, @EskerSpirits is the first craft distillery in the region.

They are specialists in enhancing classic spirits with fruit flavours, perfect for cocktails and pairing beautifully with mixers. To give their spirits a unique edge, they infuse silver birch sap to deliver a distinctive, silky texture.

Esker Spirits partnered with Verallia for their standout packaging, choosing a supplier who shares their passion for sustainability. Their spirit is showcased in our ‘Patet’ bottle from our ECOVA range, and finished with a frosted spray and white ‘ESKER’ print they have made the bottle their own.

Tall, slender, and sustainable, the Patet is a truly elegant glass bottle. Composed of over 50% cullet and weighing just 500g, the Patet reflects commitment to sustainability.

An excellent choice for an opulent spirit!

#SpiritSector #PremiumPackaging #GlassPackaging #GlassBottle #Glass #Sustainability
...

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‘Passionate about glass. Inspired by you.'

On International Women’s Day, we recognise the innovation, determination, and passion our female employees bring to our team.

Verallia aims to have 35% of women in managerial positions by the end of 2025. We are proud of our commitment to becoming a reference employer for women and have taken action to set objectives for greater gender parity in our organisation.

“Verallia launched their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Charter in late 2024 which details their commitment to DE&I which includes becoming a reference employer for women, offering equal opportunities and fighting against all forms of discrimination all of which are integral to accelerating gender equality. As we move forward in this journey, we seek to share knowledge and learning opportunities at all levels of the organisation in order to ensure that inclusion is considered not just in the workplace, but in society as a whole.”
-Emma Griffiths, Occupational Health & Well-Being Partner, Verallia UK

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025! 🙌

#IWD #InternationalWomen’sDay2025 #InternationalWomen’sDay #Diversity’
...

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