Continuing on from a successful break-out year, the team responsible for Dutch Barn Orchard Vodka, which is produced at Ellers Farm Distillery in North Yorkshire, is celebrating having secured two brand-new accounts with both The Alchemist and Gaucho. These are the first national on-trade listings for the brand.
Dutch Barn Orchard Vodka will be appearing as part of The Alchemist’s newly launched sustainability menu, as the basis for the ‘Green Gimlet’ cocktail. As well as Dutch Barn Orchard Vodka, the cocktail will be made with ingredients that are typically discarded – perfectly aligning with the brand’s sustainability credentials.
The uniquely distilled vodka, which is distilled from British apples, will also become a permanent fixture across the 17 Gaucho venues in the UK, sitting alongside a range of well-known brands. The popular Argentinian restaurant has added the vodka following the release of its new menu.
Andy Braithwaite, Managing Director for Dutch Barn Orchard Vodka, said: “The team have worked tirelessly to secure these two great on-trade listings, and it’s fantastic to see the brand showcased on the national stage. As a brand, we started from such humble beginnings on Ellers Farm, but have gone from strength to strength, with a bold vision for the future.
“To be chosen for our commitment to sustainability is a particularly proud moment, and the fact that a huge brand such as The Alchemist are supporting this cause and looking to reduce waste in the hospitality industry is a very big step in the right direction.”
Jenny McPhee, Brand Director at The Alchemist, added: “We have always been known for our creative cocktails, but in line with our wider sustainability ambitions, we wanted to create a truly innovative drinks menu like no other, and Dutch Barn Vodka was a perfect choice to help us achieve this.
“Our new Sustainable Cocktail menu puts to use items that are regularly wasted in the hospitality industry, so it’s great to see them utilised in three unique and delicious serves!”
The news comes after a wealth of award wins, including three gold medals at this year’s Vodka Master Awards.