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Halewood Artisanal Spirits
In a little over 30 years, what is now Halewood International Holdings PLC has grown from a start-up company to become the UK’s largest independent drinks manufacturer and distributor, with a turnover in excess of £270 million and employing more than 1,000 people worldwide.
The business was founded in 1978 by the late John Halewood, whose entrepreneurial vision drove the business continually forward, and whose family are continuing in that tradition.
The Halewood International portfolio covers both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Within alcoholic drinks the company produces a range that encompasses all the major categories, including Spirits, Beer, Wine, Cider, Ready-to-Drink and Fortified Wine.
The underlying philosophy of the business has always been one of ‘Creative Independence’.
Not only has the Halewood International Group become a leading force in UK drinks production, distribution and innovation but it also has strategic strengths internationally, especially in Romania, South Africa, and China. With partnerships developing internationally and worldwide annual sales exceeding 20 million cases.
| Established: | 1978 |
| Address: | The Sovereign Distillery Wilson Road Huyton Business Park Liverpool L36 6AD |
| Telephone: | 0151 480 8800 |
| Website: | https://www.halewood-int.com/ |
Halewood Artisanal Spirits Brands
Liverpool Dry Gin
Liverpool Gin is produced in limited, numbered batches at a site in Kirkdale, close to the former Bank Hall Distillery, which has provided much inspiration for the move into gin production. Ingredients such as the finest coriander, angelica, citrus and handpicked juniper berries result in a gin with a well-balanced nose, complex flavours and a long finish. Crystalline in appearance…
Belgravia London Dry Gin
Belgravia Gin is a traditional London Dry Gin that is easy to drink and bursting with original gin flavours. It is easily mixable and adds a kick to a variety of clear gin based cocktail, it is also wonderfully refreshing over ice. Smooth and full of delicious flavour and aromas. On the nose is alcohol with hints of pine (juniper)…
Hogarth Gin
Over two centuries ago, Hogarth set standards of excellence which have stood the test of time to this day. This superlative London Gin is of a quality worthy of his name and is an original Lamb & Watt brand (Est 1847).
Whitley Neill
Inspired by Africa, Crafted in England. Created by Johnny Neill, a descendant of the Greenall distilling family, Whitley Neill Gin is distilled in very small batches in a 105 year old Copper pot still. It contains two very unique botanicals – the tangy citrus fruit of the iconic African Baobab tree and bitter-sweet, aromatic Cape Gooseberries. Multi-Award winning, Whitley Neill…Further information
City of London Distillery
Possibly the only manufacturing business in the City of London. Uniquely in London the distillery operates, behind security glass, in a cocktail bar staffed with friendly and knowledgeable bartenders.