Porter's Gin

What Porter's Gin does

Porter's Gin is a privately held craft gin micro-distillery based in Aberdeen, Scotland (United Kingdom), founded in 2012/2013 by three co-founders, Alex, Ben, and Josh, and operating from the basement of a cocktail bar within the Orchid Aberdeen venue under the Langstane Liquor Company entity. The company's central differentiator is its proprietary vacuum cold distillation technology, developed in collaboration with scientists from the University of Aberdeen, which distills botanicals at temperatures below atmospheric boiling points to preserve delicate flavors that would be destroyed by conventional pot-still methods. The firm now operates three vacuum stills and produces a 100% British wheat spirit-based portfolio led by three core 70cl expressions: Modern Classic (a juniper-led London Dry with cold-distilled Buddha's Hand), Tropical Old Tom (with cold-distilled passion fruit, guava, and white tea), and Orchard (a French-wine-inspired gin with apple, pear, and soybean), plus a co-developed University of Aberdeen 57° North Gin priced at a premium £40.

The business generates revenue predominantly through direct-to-consumer channels: a branded e-commerce shop selling 70cl bottles at £31.95-£40.00, 5cl miniatures at £5.00, curated bundles (£15-£90) with FeverTree tonics and accessories, limited-edition packs, and digital gift cards (£25-£100) with no expiry. A secondary experiential channel consists of micro distillery tours at the Aberdeen facility, which function as both brand-building and direct sales drivers. Distribution beyond the DTC site and physical site is not documented in the source material, although the company claims a global market footprint.

The firm serves three identifiable customer segments: gin enthusiasts and connoisseurs seeking light and refined botanical profiles (primary), cocktail bars and hospitality buyers looking for distinctive craft spirits for cocktail menus (secondary), and gift buyers seeking premium presentation. Brand credibility has been externally validated through a Double Gold medal at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and inclusion in Drinks International's top trending gin brands globally in 2020. Headcount sits in the 1-10 range, no external institutional funding is documented, and the founders retain operational control.

Name

Porter's Gin

Legal name

Porter's Gin

Website

https://portersgin.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Porter's Gin is a privately held craft gin micro-distillery in Aberdeen, Scotland, producing premium cold-distilled gins from 100% British wheat spirit using proprietary vacuum still technology developed with the University of Aberdeen, sold direct-to-consumer via its e-commerce shop and on-site distillery tours.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Distilled Spirits

NAICS

Distilleries (31214), Distilleries (312140)

akta.pro primary industry

Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Distilleries (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAG), Spirits Distillery Tours & Tastings (Whiskey, Rum, Gin, Vodka) (THAJAGAF)

Keywords

• Craft gin distillery
• Cold-distilled spirits
• Premium bottled gin
• Gin gift packs
• Micro distillery tours

Headquarters

HQ city

Ellon

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Gin Product Sales: Direct sales of bottled gin products through e-commerce and potentially retail/wholesale channels. Product range includes 70cl bottles, miniature 5cl bottles, gift packs, and bundled essentials.
2. Bundled Product Packs: Sale of curated bundles combining gin bottles with accessories (tonics, towels, tote bags) at premium price points.
3. Digital Gift Cards: Digital gift cards sold in denominations of £25, £30, £50, £75, and £100 with no expiration date.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Porter's Gin is a micro-distillery based in Aberdeen, Scotland that manufactures and sells cold-distilled craft gin. Its core offering includes three flagship gin expressions (Modern Classic Gin, Tropical Old Tom Gin, and Orchard Gin) produced using proprietary vacuum cold distillation, alongside a collaborative University of Aberdeen 57° North Gin, miniature bottles, bundled gift packs, digital gift cards, and on-site micro distillery tours.

Product overview

Porter's Gin is a micro-distillery in Aberdeen, Scotland, producing cold-distilled gins. Its core product portfolio consists of three main gin expressions: Modern Classic Gin (a juniper-led London Dry elevated by cold-distilled Buddha's Hand, 41.5% ABV), Tropical Old Tom Gin (a sweetened Old Tom with cold-distilled tropical botanicals, 40% ABV), and Orchard Gin (inspired by French wines, cold-distilled with apple, pear, and soybean, 40% ABV). A fourth expression, University of Aberdeen 57° North Gin, is a collaborative product made with botanicals from the University's Cruickshank Botanic Garden. All three main gins are available in 70cl bottles and 5cl miniatures. Bundled offerings include the Essentials Pack (1 bottle + Fevertree tonics), the Full Porter's Range (all three 70cl gins + Fevertree tonics), and the 3 x 5cl Miniature Gift Box. The company also offers a limited edition Tropical Vacay Pack and digital Gift Cards. A micro distillery tour service is available at the Aberdeen facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Modern Classic Gin 70cl A classic London Dry gin elevated by cold-distilled Buddha's Hand citron. Juniper-led with a bright citrus profile, 41.5% ABV, made from 100% British wheat spirit, priced at £31.95 per 70cl bottle.
• Tropical Old Tom Gin 70cl An Old Tom gin with pronounced fruitiness from cold-distilled passion fruit, guava, and white tea. Slightly sweetened, 40% ABV, 700ml, priced at £34.25 per 70cl bottle.
• Orchard Gin 70cl A modern gin inspired by great French wines, cold-distilled with apple, pear, and soybean. Coloured golden by red apple extract, 40% ABV. Priced at £34.25 per 70cl bottle.
• University of Aberdeen 57° North Gin
• Modern Classic Gin Miniature 5cl

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of AberdeencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Collaboration with scientists from Aberdeen University led to the development of their vacuum still technology for cold distillation. The partnership combines the university's 1495-established distilling heritage with Porter's innovation since 2013. Together they created the University of Aberdeen 57° North gin featuring botanicals including western redcedar grown at the University's Cruickshank Botanic Garden.
• Langstane Liquor CompanycoreOthersLangstane Liquor Company is the operating entity behind Porter's Gin, mentioned as the company operating the distillery and responsible for the brand.
• FeverTreeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeverTree tonics are bundled with gin products in gift packs and bundle offerings (Full Porter's Range includes 10x FeverTree tonics; Essentials Pack includes 8x FeverTree tonics; Tropical Vacay Pack includes 4x FeverTree tonics).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Edinburgh Gin: Scotland-based craft gin distillery offering a range of flavored and classic gins plus a distillery tour experience. Highly comparable to Porter's in geographic origin, multi-SKU range, and pairing of e-commerce with on-site experiential retail.
• Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin: German craft gin with 47 botanicals and a strong premium craft story. Comparable to Porter's as a craft distiller that competes in the global premium gifting gin category, and a useful international comp for valuation.
• The Botanist Islay Dry Gin: Scottish island-based craft gin (Bruichladdich) with 31 botanicals and a strong provenance story. Comparable to Porter's as a Scottish craft gin with botanical-driven differentiation and a similar premium gift-oriented positioning.
• Isle of Harris Distillery: Scottish island gin producer that markets heavily on provenance, design, and a flagship botanical-driven gin. Comparable to Porter's in its emphasis on small-batch craft, distinctive regional identity, and design-led premium packaging.
• Warner Edwards Gin: UK farm-based craft gin distillery with multiple flavored expressions and a botanical-driven story. Comparable to Porter's in size, multi-SKU premium range, D2C emphasis, and direct competition for UK craft gin shelf and gifting occasions.
• Caorunn Gin: Scottish small-batch gin distilled with five Celtic botanicals. A direct craft-comparable peer in terms of Scottish origin, botanical differentiation, and premium pricing tier overlapping with Porter's Modern Classic and Orchard.
• Sipsmith: London-based craft gin distillery producing premium small-batch London Dry and flavored gins, the archetypal UK craft gin peer to Porter's. Comparable in product positioning, premium pricing, and emphasis on craft production method as a brand story.

Others

• Fever-Tree Mixers: Premium mixer brand and active GTM/marketing partner of Porter's (tonics are bundled across multiple gift packs). Included as an ecosystem peer reflecting the co-branded bundling partnership and the broader premium serve occasion.

Broad incumbents

• Hendrick's Gin: Global premium gin brand (William Grant & Sons) known for its unusual botanical infusion process and apothecary-style branding. Comparable to Porter's in premium positioning and emphasis on novel/distinctive production methods, but operates at vastly larger scale with global distribution.
• Tanqueray No. Ten: Diageo's super-premium gin expression positioned around distinctive botanicals (whole fresh citrus) and refined distillation. A direct premium-tier competitor to Porter's Modern Classic, offering similar citrus-forward flavor philosophy at scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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