Didsbury Gin Maker Enters Liquidation Owing Nearly £200,000

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January 9, 2025

The creators of Didsbury Gin, known for their award-winning spirits and a successful appearance on Dragon’s Den, have entered liquidation, leaving creditors owed close to £200,000.

Founded in 2017, Didsbury Gin gained recognition for its hand-distilled gins, securing a bronze award at the World Gin Awards in 2022. The brand, celebrated for flavours such as raspberry and elderflower, blood orange and ginger, and even Christmas Pudding, became a staple in bars and supermarkets, including Wetherspoons, Aldi, and Harvey Nichols.

In 2019, the company caught the attention of Dragon’s Den investor Jenny Campbell, who committed £75,000 for a 15% stake. The parent company, Alderman’s Drinks, expanded further in 2020 by launching ARLU Rum, marketed as ‘Caribbean born, Manchester made.’ By 2020, Didsbury Gin reported £3 million in sales after four years in business.

Documents filed with Companies House, confirm that Alderman’s Drinks entered liquidation in December 2024. The filings reveal debts of nearly £65,000 to NatWest and over £40,000 to Greencroft Bottling.

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