Proof 8 sponsors Distiller of the Year at The SB Awards
By Melita KielyDistillery and warehouse management platform Proof 8 will sponsor the Distiller of the Year category for a second time at The Spirits Business Awards 2025.

The Spirits Business Awards 2025 shortlist was revealed in the summer and the winners will be crowned during a black-tie ceremony in London next month.
Stuart Maxwell, chief operating officer at Proof 8, commented: “It’s a real pleasure to be sponsoring the Distiller of the Year category for a second year. This award recognises the skill, dedication and innovation that define the very best in our industry, all of which are qualities our platform is designed to enable and enhance.
“Our focus is on helping distillers streamline operations and improve transparency through technology. That’s why this category resonates so strongly with us, it celebrates the distillers driving the industry forward and we’re pleased to play our part in recognising their achievements.”
Adam Hannett (Bruichladdich Distillery), Alex Chasko (Teeling), Tim Boast (Never Never Distilling Co) and Dave Withers (Archie Rose Distilling Co) have all been shortlisted for Distiller of the Year.
English comedian Rob Beckett has been confirmed as this year’s host. The awards ceremony will return to The Underglobe Theatre in London on 13 November.
In 2024, the inaugural black-tie awards ceremony welcomed almost 330 guests to The Underglobe, where Strictly Come Dancing presenter Claudia Winkleman announced the winners.
For further details about the awards, including tickets and sponsorship opportunities, contact Ryan Graves, Richard Cochrane or Rhiannon Morris.
Click the video below to watch the highlights from the 2024 awards ceremony.
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