Ullapool’s Highland Liquor Co ‘thrilled’ to win award for their Seven Crofts gin
Ullapool’s Highland Liquor Company have won a prestigious national award for their unique, locally-made gin.
Seven Crofts Fisherman’s Strength Gin, made by the Highland Liquor Co at their Ullapool Distillery, won the Distilling Product of the Year - White Spirits accolade at the Scotland Food and Drink Excellence Awards 2024.
Founded by Helen Chalmers and Robert Hicks in 2018, Highland Liquor Co have created multiple traditionally-made spirits, including The Ullapool Gin and the Seven Crofts Dry Gin, and the now award-winning, Fisherman’s Strength Gin. As well as this, the company also has a shop in Fort William and a shop on Ullapool’s Shore Street, which offer a range of locally-made liquors.
Robert Hicks, co-owner of the Highland Liquor Co, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to have been recognised at the Scotland Food and Drink Excellence Awards. This reaffirms that we have crafted a quality product that resonates with those who take the time to savour its complex and subtle flavour profile. Provenance and collaboration are key tenets of what we are about at the Highland Liquor Co, which we hope will stand us in good stead as we explore future possibilities that winning this award will hopefully unlock.’’
“Events like this are so important for businesses in Scotland to band together and showcase our fantastic and vibrant industry and help inspire collaboration and innovation across the sector.”
Iain Baxter, chief executive at Scotland Food and Drink, said: “The Excellence Awards truly highlight the breadth and diversity within Scotland’s food and drink sector, showcasing a thriving industry that continues to evolve at an exciting pace. The quality of this year’s submissions speaks to the resilience and innovation driving our sector forward and we want to offer our heartfelt congratulations to all of this year’s winners and finalists.”
