Demand for expensive Scotch doubles bottle maker sales

Increasing demand for rare and expensive Scotch whiskies is boosting sales for packaging manufacturer Glencairn Crystal.

Demand for luxury Scotch such as the Glen Grant 50 Year Old, is boosting sales for Glencairn Crystal

The Scottish manufacturer, which produces bespoke decanters and bottles for the Scotch whisky industry, predicts sales to double to £4 million by next year.

“At Glencairn we have built our business on a commitment to personal service and quality,” said Paul Davidson, managing director of Glencairn.

“The company has grown through a truly innovative approach to the market that has led us to the forefront of premium packaging for some of the world’s rarest and most expensive whiskies.”

To support its growth and ability to continue supplying the whisky trade, Glencairn has invested £1.5m in the acquisition and expansion of a glass decoration facility at its headquarters in East Kilbride.

In recent years, Glencairn has designed the decanters for Balvenie 50 Years Old, Glengoyne 35 Year Old, Glen Grant 50 Year Old, and John Dewar & Sons’ Royal Brackla.

“In terms of innovation, Glencairn is one of the leading companies racing to keep up with demand for luxury market products for the spirit companies with unique features for every brand,” Davidson added. “Technically challenging details, such as attaching metal, customised shapes, developing crystal pieces that look beautiful yet that meet the technical and safety requirements of the drinks industry.”

The group also produces over 2.3 million Glencairn Glasses a year.