Award-winning bottled cocktail brand Craft Cocktails has announced a major milestone on its growth journey following the appointment of Dalcassian Wines and Spirits as its new national distribution partner following its recent acquisition by Intrepid Spirits.
The appointment of Dalcassian Wines and Spirits marks a significant step forward for Craft Cocktails, taking the brand from a grassroots, founder-led business to one with the support of a national distribution partner with full nationwide reach. The partnership will strengthen Craft Cocktails' ability to scale across both retail and hospitality channels, while opening up new growth opportunities.
Launched in 2020, Craft Cocktails has established itself as one of Ireland's leading premium ready-to-drink cocktail brands. Born during the pandemic in the heart of Dublin 7, by the team behind Ireland’s leading cocktail bar, the brand has evolved into an independent business. The range is known for its colourful bottled cocktails made with 100% natural ingredients, premium spirits and bartender expertise, under the brand's "Made by Bartenders, Not by Pretenders" philosophy, and is now ready to take on the next phase of growth.
John Ralph CEO of Intrepid Spirits said ‘We’re really pleased to have Dalcassian on board as our distribution
partner. Craft Cocktails has built up strong momentum as an Irish brand, and this gives us the reach to get our
cocktails in front of a lot more people across the on and off-trade. It sets us up well for the next phase of
growth.’
The brand has also secured a recent nationwide Dunnes and Tesco listings and continued expansion across retail and hospitality channels. With the support of Dalcassian's nationwide distribution network, Craft Cocktails is set for significant growth, moving from distribution in just over 40 independent retailers and stores to nationwide reach across both the ontrade and off-trade.
The partnership is expected to increase new listings and further position Craft Cocktails' as a leading premium player in Ireland's growing ready-to-serve category. John Dillon Managing director, Dalcassian Wines and Spirits said ‘’We're absolutely delighted to welcome Craft Cocktails into the Dalcassian range. It's a distinctive, premium brand that's a strong fit for our business and for the customers we support across both on-trade and off-trade. We're excited by the opportunity this partnership presents and look forward to working closely with the team at Intrepid Spirits to build visibility, distribution, and long-term growth for the brand across Ireland.”
This marks an exciting new chapter for the brand as it continues its evolution from its startup roots into an independent business with long-term ambitions and a growing presence across the Irish drinks market.
