Pioneering Spirit

		'Pioneering Spirit’ lies at the very heart of our business – binding together our company’s heritage and vision for the future, underpinning the success of our brands and defining the energy, enthusiasm and determination our people bring to the organisation.
Glenfiddich is a great example of our pioneering spirit. Developed in 1887 against the considered opinion of the time, it’s now the world’s number one Single Malt Scotch Whisky and a great example of First Drinks’ unique fusion of heritage, innovation and real-world results delivery.		We are committed to delivering first class service to our customers and adding value at every stage. And it’s a formula that’s really working. For a start First Drinks is now the country's leading supplier of premium spirit brands in the U.K Off Trade.* Owned by the independent family-owned distiller William Grant and Sons, our portfolio includes the world's number one single malt whisky Glenfiddich, Grant’s, The Balvenie, Hendrick’s Gin, and Sailor Jerry. With the arrival of the Rémy Cointreau brands into our business, we've boosted our premium portfolio even further with world-class additions including Rémy Martin, Cointreau, Piper-Heidsieck and Mount Gay. We also manage the UK distribution, sales and marketing for other favourite drinks brands including Russian Standard Vodka, Disaronno, Three Barrels, Bénédictine, De Kuyper, Taboo, Warninks, Mateus Rosé, Amarula, OVD and Wood’s 100. With Tia Maria, we now distribute the leading three Non Cream Liqueur brands in the UK, making us clear leaders in this category, as well. In total, we now have a 30% share of the UK premium spirits market and, not surprisingly for such a progressive and rapidly growing organisation, we have big plans for the future as well.* If you’ve got the pioneering spirit in your heart, we have great career opportunities, too. Bottles retailing for £20+ per 70cl (or 70cl equivalent).Nielsen MAT Data to 3rd October 09. Nielsen Off Trade Sales Value £ms – MAT data to 31 October 2009.