The Distillers’ Company builds relationships with organisations that share an interest in service, knowledge and the future of the spirits industry.
Some connections grow from the traditions of the City of London. Others bring the Company closer to the people shaping distilling today. Each gives members and partners a chance to learn from one another, contribute expertise and work together.
The Company’s strongest relationships are sustained through personal contact: shared events, visits, education, mentoring, recognition and practical support.
They widen the Company’s outlook and create ways to put fellowship, knowledge and service into action.
Learn how the Company works with the Armed Forces, the Gin Guild and the English Whisky Guild.
The Company maintains active relationships across the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. These affiliations are coordinated by the Military Affiliates Liaison Team and supported by the Armed Forces Covenant.
Discover our military affiliationsFounded by the Distillers’ Company in 2012, the Gin Guild connects distillers and industry leaders around the world to share knowledge, recognise excellence and help protect the future of the gin category.
Discover the Gin GuildThe English Whisky Guild represents a young and fast-developing category. It connects producers, promotes best practice and builds recognition for English whisky, which matches the Company’s interest in a strong, knowledgeable and responsible spirits industry.
Learn about the English Whisky Guild
Affiliations create opportunities for people who might not otherwise meet to exchange experience and build mutual understanding.
In practice, this can include:
The form of each relationship is different. The principle is the same: it should be active, reciprocal and useful to the people involved.