Tarquin’s Gin maker hits £1m whisky sales in first year
Tarquin’s Spirits’ flavoured whisky brand, Tinner Bros, has exceeded £1 million (US$1.36m) in sales since its launch last year.
Described as the fastest-growing brand in the Tarquin’s Spirits portfolio, Tinner Bros achieved the milestone within the first 12 months following its launch in March 2025.
Founded by master distiller Tarquin Leadbetter, the English brand has gained momentum across retail, export, and direct-to-consumer channels since its inception.
Exports are said to account for a third of the brand’s sales, with listings secured across 10 countries, including Coop in Switzerland, Netto in Poland, Alko in Finland, and Edeka in Germany.
In Cornwall, where Tarquin’s is based, Tinner Bros has also opened its first brand home in the town of Padstow.
Tinner Bros claims to be tracking 200% year-on-year growth for its second year. According to Future Market Insights cited by Tarquin’s Spirits, the flavoured whisky market is predicted to grow from US$32 billion to US$65bn by 2034.
Tarquin’s Spirits and Tinner Bros recently launched their first crowdfunding round to accelerate global growth, raising nearly £870,000 (US$1.17m) in two weeks.
With expanding distribution, emerging markets, and increased consumer awareness, Tarquin’s Spirits expects its whisky sales to continue to grow.
Leadbetter said: “£1 million in year one proves this brand has real legs. We built Tinner Bros to have genuine character and authenticity, and the market has responded. Major European listings, a new brand home, and nearly £870,000 from our community of investors: the foundations are in place. Now we scale.”
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