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This is certainly the sentiment that Zander
Macgregor, co-founder of Wester Spirit Co.
agrees with, ‘The rise of craft spirits has
largely been down to the change in people’s
attitudes to the food and drink they consume.
Consumers are looking for a product that
has been produced by a real person with a
genuine story behind the brand.’
Wester Spirit Co. have pioneered
commercial rum distillation in Glasgow,
opening their distillery in November of 2018
with tours beginning in January of 2019. The
Limited Edition Batch 001 bottles are unique
and numbered, sealed with a wax top, to
mark the first time rum is flowing in Glasgow
in over 300 years. The demand for locally
distilled products such as these is clear, with
Wester’s first spiced rum quickly selling out.
So what is it about Glasgow’s West End that
attracts enterprises such as Wester?
‘We chose the West End to locate our
new rum distillery because of the vibrant
creative scene and host of independent bars,
restaurants and cafes surrounding us, there’s
a real sense of community. The people of
Glasgow have certainly embraced the “shop
local” culture and that is evident in the
growing number of independent producers in
the city,’ says Zander.
It can’t be denied that the west end
of Glasgow has some truly incredible
independent producers and there is certainly
a much bigger focus on food made my hands
and not machines, so why would the same
not be true for drinks?
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