BrewDog to End Spirits Production at Ellon Distillery

BrewDog, the Scottish craft beer company founded in 2007, announced plans to cease production of all its spirits brands at its distillery in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, shifting focus to its core beer lineup and select cocktails amid ongoing financial challenges.

The decision, outlined in a memo to staff, will end operations for brands including Lonewolf Gin, Abstrakt Vodka, Duo Rum, Ron Bodega Rum, and Casa Rayos Tequila. Production of the Wonderland cocktail range will continue, as the company sees growth potential there. The distillery, located at BrewDog's headquarters, will wind down over the next few months, with the firm committing to sell remaining stock, honor supply agreements, and fulfill obligations to investors, including those with whiskey-related perks or cask ownership. The future use of the distillery building remains under review.

A company spokesperson stated, "After careful consideration, we've made the difficult decision to cease production of our distilling brands, with the exception of Wonderland cocktails. This will allow us to sharpen our focus and concentrate our efforts on our beer and the continued growth of Wonderland. We're incredibly proud of what the...