EDRINGTON AND BERRY BROS. & RUDD ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH NO. 3 LONDON DRY GIN

Edrington and Berry Bros. & Rudd are pleased to announce that they have agreed in principle to enter into a strategic partnership for the No. 3 London Dry Gin brand.

The agreement, which is expected to conclude imminently, will see Edrington, the ultra-premium spirits brand company, take a significant minority stake in No. 3, which will be distributed through Edrington-owned markets including in the US, APAC, GTR and the Nordics. Berry Bros. & Rudd will continue to distribute in markets including UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, Australia, and Belgium.

Edrington and Berry Bros. & Rudd have a long and successful partnership dating back over nearly 100 years of collaboration. Both companies believe this strategic partnership will support the worldwide growth of No. 3 London Dry Gin, winner of the prestigious Supreme Champion Spirit Award and named “World’s Best” four times at the International Spirits Challenge. 

Scott McCroskie, CEO, Edrington said: “I am delighted that Edrington will enter into a strategic partnership with our long-term partners Berry Bros. & Rudd on the No. 3 London Dry Gin brand. No. 3 complements the existing Edrington portfolio of exceptional ultra-premium spirits, adding an award-winning and a beautifully elegant, classic London Dry Gin to our line-up of Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Rum, American Whiskey, Blended Scotch Whisky, and Tequila.”

Lizzy Rudd, Chair at Berry Bros. & Rudd, added: “Edrington and Berry Bros. & Rudd have collaborated successfully on a number of projects since 1923. We share the same values, and both companies are proud to be part of the community of Royal Warrant holders. We are delighted to be working together to build the reputation of No. 3 London Dry Gin in markets across the world.”

Emma Fox, CEO, Berry Bros. & Rudd commented: “No. 3 London Dry Gin has proven its ultra-premium credentials at numerous prestigious awards. We are all very excited to bring this classic London Dry Gin to the attention of consumers across key international markets and regions where our long-term strategic partners Edrington have a strong record of growth.”

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About Edrington

Edrington’s vision is to give more by crafting exceptional ultra-premium spirit brands. The Macallan is our central focus, supported by Highland Park and The Glenrothes in the fast-growing single malt category and Naked Malt in the blended malt category. Our portfolio is completed with The Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky and Brugal premium rum from the Dominican Republic. Edrington also has strategic partnerships with Tequila Partida, Noble Oak and Wyoming Whiskey in the Tequila and American Whiskey categories.

Edrington is headquartered in Scotland and employs over 3,500 people in its wholly-owned and joint venture companies, with over 70% employed overseas. We own our route to market in 15 countries and distribute our brands to more than 100 countries around the world through joint ventures and third-party agreements.

Edrington’s principal shareholder is The Robertson Trust, which has donated £301 million to charitable causes in Scotland since 1961. Our business is underpinned by the Edrington values of giving, respect, integrity and excellence.