Gin Bothy

What Gin Bothy does

Gin Bothy is a privately held Scottish craft spirits producer headquartered in Lintrathen, Angus, and operating under the Bothy Trading group with brands including Gin Bothy, Rum Bothy, Gunshot, Hipflask Spirits, Jam Bothy, and Bothy Butter. The company was founded by Kim Cameron in 2014 (evolving from jam-making activities begun in 2013) around a zero-waste production model that infuses surplus fruit juices from its jam line into small-batch spirits. Core production is handcrafted in 300-bottle distillation batches, hand-numbered and labelled, using locally sourced Scottish botanicals such as heather, milkthistle, Scots pine, hawthorn, rosemary, and foraged seasonal fruit; pricing spans £6 for 5cl minis to £50 for premium hampers, with flagship 70cl Original Gin at £39.99.

The business operates a multi-channel go-to-market model combining direct-to-consumer e-commerce, two owned retail experiences (The Bothy Experience visitor center at Glamis and Bothy Larder shop at Forfar), an upcoming distillery and accommodation site at Glen Prosen (Bothy Distillery and Bothy Stays), travel-trade group bookings, and wholesale distribution through Scotmid (180+ stores), Morrisons (6 Scottish locations), Aldi Scotland, and additional UK stockists. Revenue mix is concentrated on one-time purchase bottles and gift sets, supplemented by ticketed tasting events, gift cards, and digital experience vouchers. Reported operational scale is 70,000+ units sold annually worldwide (up from 65,000+ cited earlier in 2024), with the company also reporting multiple three-star Great Taste Awards, Oscars gift bag placements, and selection as a Scotmid Scottish Favourites winner.

In November 2024 the company announced its first disclosed strategic investment, from Dark Blue Property Holdings LLC (also a shareholder in 71 Brewing) and Louisville-based Neace Ventures, alongside the creation of a new Board of Directors. Stated use of proceeds is international expansion (US via Neace), new product launches including the Gunshot whisky range, and operational build-out of the Bothy Distillery's Highland Single Malt whisky production beginning spring 2025.

Name

Gin Bothy

Legal name

Gin Bothy Ltd

Website

https://ginbothy.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gin Bothy is a Scottish craft spirits producer selling small-batch gin, rum, whisky liqueur, jams, and butter via its DTC e-commerce store, two visitor centers, and UK wholesale partners including Scotmid and Morrisons. Founded by Kim Cameron in 2014 around a zero-waste fruit-to-spirits process, it serves individual spirits enthusiasts, gift buyers, and travel-trade groups across Scotland and international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Spirits

NAICS

Distilleries (312140), Distilleries (31214), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Spirits Distillery Tours & Tastings (Whiskey, Rum, Gin, Vodka) (THAJAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Spirits Retail & Whiskey Shops (Off-Premise) (CRANAAAD)

Keywords

• Craft gin production
• Small batch spirits
• Fruit liqueurs
• Artisan distillery
• Scottish whisky

Headquarters

HQ city

Kirriemuir

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Spirits and Liqueurs Sales: Direct-to-consumer and wholesale sales of gin, rum, whisky liqueurs. One-time purchase model per bottle. Products sold in 70cl, 50cl, 20cl and 5cl formats.
2. Gift Boxes and Hampers: Pre-curated gift sets including spirits with mixers, chocolates, and treats. Higher average order value products for gifting occasions.
3. Visitor Experience and Tastings: Revenue from The Bothy Experience visitor center hosting gin tastings, afternoon teas, and cultural events. Bookable experiences at Glamis location.
4. Wholesale and Trade: Bulk sales to retailers and stockists including Scotmid, Morrisons, and other UK stockists. Trade enquiries for bars and restaurants.
5. Gift Vouchers: Digital gift cards and experience vouchers for both products and tasting events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Gin Bothy is a Scottish craft spirits producer that handcrafts small-batch gin, spiced rum, whisky liqueurs, and blended Scotch whisky in Angus, Scotland using locally sourced Scottish botanicals and fruits. The company also produces artisan jams, marmalades, and butter under sister brands, sells curated gift boxes and hampers, and operates visitor experiences including The Bothy Experience tasting rooms and Bothy Distillery tours.

Product overview

Gin Bothy is a Scottish spirits company producing a portfolio of handcrafted alcoholic beverages and food products. The core offerings include award-winning gins (Original Gin, Raspberry Liqueur, Gunshot Gin, Speycast Gin, Stirrup Cup), spiced rum (Rum Bothy Spiced Rum), and whisky (Gunshot Whisky Liqueur and Blended Scotch Whisky). Subsidiary brand Hipflask Spirits offers portable-format vodkas and gins. Jam Bothy produces artisan jams and marmalades using local Scottish fruit, while Bothy Butter represents entry into artisan dairy. Products are sold through direct-to-consumer e-commerce, retail shops (Bothy Larder), visitor experiences (The Bothy Experience), and wholesale distribution. The company also operates Bothy Distillery in Glen Prosen for Highland Single Malt production and offers Bothy Stays accommodation. Gift boxes and hampers provide curated selections of the product range.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jam Bothy: Award-winning preserves including jams and marmalades, made with local Scottish fruit using traditional methods
• Rum Bothy
• Hipflask Spirits
• Bothy Butter
• The Bothy Experience
• Bothy Distillery
• Bothy Larder
• Bothy Stays

Products and services

• Gin Bothy Original Gin Award-winning small batch gin handmade in Angus, Scotland, distilled with Scottish botanicals including heather, milkthistle, Scots pine needles, hawthorn, and rosemary. Produced in batches of 300 bottles, each hand-numbered. Priced at £39.99 per 70cl bottle at 41% ABV.
• Gin Bothy Raspberry Liqueur Award-winning fruit-infused gin liqueur handmade in Scotland, infused with freshly pressed Scottish raspberries and sugar to create a rich fruit liqueur. Awarded 3 stars at the 2024 Great Taste Awards. Best enjoyed neat, with tonic, lemonade, or Prosecco.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 70,000 units sold annually worldwide
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Scotmid Co-operativecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 29 January 2026Scottish Favourites winner securing national listing. Chilli Jam to be rolled out to 153 Scotmid stores from March 2026, followed by Strawberry Jam in May 2026. Partnership with Scotland Food & Drink initiative emphasizing innovation in traditional Scottish products.
• MorrisonscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 June 2024National deal stocking Hipflask Spirits in Morrisons supermarkets. Four product lines stocked in six Scottish locations: Fort William, Auchinlea, Dundee, Perth, Gyle, and Arbroath. Partnership marks brand's second foray into supermarket stores.
• Forestry and Land ScotlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandowner for Bothy Distillery location in Glen Prosen. Adjacent to King's estate, surrounded by historic whisky smuggling and drovers' path to Braemar.
• Aldi ScotlandminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrevious partnership - selected as part of Aldi's Next Top Product search in 2021 and subsequently included in Scottish stores for their Scottish Spirits Festival.
• Croft Farm and Castleton FarmminorOthersLocal Scottish farms supplying over five tonnes of fruit including blackcurrants from Blairgowrie and plums from orchards across Angus.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Eden Mill: St Andrews-based Scottish craft distillery producing gin, whisky, and other spirits with a heritage-led brand and on-site tours. Closely comparable across product portfolio breadth (gin + whisky + spirits), Scottish provenance, gifting/hamper focus, and visitor-experience revenue.
• Isle of Harris Distillery: Scottish island distillery producing award-winning gin (and now whisky) with a strong tourism-led business model and visitor centre. Mirrors Gin Bothy's combined spirits-plus-experiential approach, Scottish provenance storytelling, and ability to leverage remote Scottish locations for premium positioning.
• Pickering's Gin: Edinburgh-based craft gin distillery producing small-batch gins with Scottish botanicals. Directly comparable through its handcrafted Scottish provenance, distillery visitor offering, and similar B2C + wholesale distribution mix.
• Edinburgh Gin: Edinburgh-based craft gin distillery producing a multi-SKU range of flavoured and classic gins. Highly comparable to Gin Bothy as a Scottish craft gin producer with distillery-based visitor experiences, multiple retail stockists, and a similar price-to-premium positioning (£30–£45 per bottle).
• Torabhaig Distillery: Small Skye-based craft whisky distillery that opened as a new-build rural Scottish distillery with visitor tours. Directly comparable to Bothy Distillery in Glen Prosen as a similarly new, remote, small-batch Scottish distillery combining craft production with visitor experience.
• NB Gin: Small Scottish craft distillery in North Berwick producing handcrafted gin. Comparable through small-batch Scottish craft production, local ingredient sourcing, visitor/distillery experience, and direct-to-consumer e-commerce as a primary channel.
• GlenWyvis Distillery: Community-owned Scottish distillery in Dingwall producing single malt whisky with sustainability focus and visitor centre. Comparable as a small-batch Scottish distillery combining local provenance, tourism, and craft positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Sipsmith: UK craft gin pioneer with a London-based distillery and on-site tasting room. Comparable in the premium craft gin narrative, distillery-as-destination model, and gift/hospitality positioning, though at significantly larger scale.
• Bruichladdich (The Botanist): Established Islay distillery whose Botanist gin line competes in the Scottish craft gin category with strong provenance and botanical-led storytelling. Comparable at the gin product/category overlap, though Bruichladdich is materially larger and offers a broader spirits portfolio.

Emerging players

• Nc'nean Distillery: Emerging organic Highland single malt whisky distillery. Comparable as a small, independently-funded Scottish distillery in the growth phase pursuing sustainability-led premium positioning and visitor experience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/theginbothy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gin-bothy-ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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