Marks & Clerk toasts sponsorship of inaugural Glasgow gin gathering

True OriGINs – the Scottish Gin Festival – takes place on Friday 31 May and Saturday 1 June at The Briggait in the city’s Merchant City and is expected to attract some 1,500 people.

The event is the first of its kind in Glasgow to showcase only Scottish distilled and bottled gins – and Marks & Clerk is proud to toast its sponsorship of the unique gathering with organisers MFGF Events Limited.

Occasional tipplers and connoisseurs alike will be able to discover over 70 gins selected for their distinctive makers’ stories and brand style as part of a bespoke gin journey, including tastings and masterclasses.

Mungo Finlayson, co-founder of MFGF Events, stressed the importance of support from local businesses.

He said: “We’re working closely with the distilling community, the makers and mavericks, to bring attendees all that is new in gin, with the occasional surprise from other distillers.

“However, none of it would be possible without vital sponsorship deals with supportive companies which help to ensure our sustained growth.

“We’re therefore delighted to have Marks & Clerk as a key corporate sponsor. It’s great to have the firm on board, particularly as we share the values of nurturing Scottish producers and helping to put unique ideas on the map.”

Jason Chester from Marks & Clerk said: “We are proud to sponsor this thriving local event and hopefully can look forward to seeing it grow in the years to come. It’s not the first time that we’ve partnered with MFGF Events Limited and we hope to continue working closely together.”