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Proof Drinks announces the passing of co-founder James McDermott

Published: 17 January, 2025

Proof Drinks has announced the sad passing of its co-founder, James McDermott, who will be missed by all at the independent spirits distributor as well as his colleagues in the industry.

Nick Gillett: Satisfying distributors – the secret sauce for spirits brands

Published: 13 May, 2024

I don’t think I have to preach about the benefits of working with a distributor when it comes to the UK spirits industry. It’s a complicated market at the best of times and currently full of challenges like cost-of-living pressures and hospitality closures, which in turn lead to more cautious buyers that are harder to access.

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