Distilling the data: What the 2025 Census means for spirits

This episode takes a deep dive into the UK distilling landscape, exploring the findings of the 2025 Distilling Census and what they mean for producers, founders and investors across the sector.   Hosted by Andrew Walker, Partner in our Manufacturing, Media & Technology team, the discussion brings together legal and industry insight from fellow Partner Euan Duncan and guest speakers Emile Ward and Olivier Ward. Together, they unpack the shifts shaping distilling today, from category performance to investment signals and future opportunities for growth.   If you work in spirits, food and drink or the wider drinks ecosystem, this conversation offers clear, practical commentary grounded in real world data.