But the most exciting thing for the business is, in January we will be announcing another product. We’re not able to say anything yet, but you may be surprised to hear that... it isn’t gin.” So they decided to create their own. Based on the flavour profiles they'd enjoyed in the pub, they produced a sample and introduced it to a select few journalists and bar owners. I think gin drinkers across the UK will too. They have a great brand which will be taking on the classic names by the end of the year. Watch this space.” Read More Related Articles

Their business hasn't been immune to the cost of living crisis though, with increasing volatility around energy prices and the cost of goods rising. But Liam is confident he has the right team and right product to weather the storm.We were both working full time jobs and we were approached to go on Dragon's Den so we turned it down," recalled Liam, 35, who is originally from Collyhurst but now lives in Ancoats.

Simon Wood said: "We’ve been big fans of Didsbury Gin from day one at my restaurant Wood Manchester. I love to support local brands and when Liam and Mark asked if I wanted to collaborate with them, I couldn’t wait to make Tutti Frutti into a gin! Read More Related Articles Obviously Old Granada Studios isn't in full time use and it was just from a water tank. The glasses all smelled of eggs. If we hadn't had that last minute practice to make sure, we'd have served them G&Ts that smelled like rotten eggs. And if vodka is your tipple of choice, Aldi will also be selling a strawberry and watermelon crush flavoured vodka liqueur. We got two offers and went with Jenny Campbell who is a fellow northerner. She's still very much involved with the business now." And this year, the range has been extended with four new flavours of gin liqueur and one new vodka liqueur.musicMagpie: The inside story of how a High Street retreat led to going public and creating hundreds of jobs Vitamin company CEO Tej Lalvani also made the pair an offer but they said they felt an instant chemistry with gin-lover Jenny's 'no-nonsense northern personality'. We are hoping to get into supermarkets next year, following on from our success with Aldi and MasterChef winner Simon Wood and we’re also about to appoint a national distributor to handle all the sales.