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Brenda

(the boss)

Steve

(not the boss)
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Always with a smile on our faces

Hello

Welcome to Crafty Connoisseur

Brenda and Steve McKenzie, hailing from backgrounds in accountancy and science, shared a mutual drive to bring something fresh to the table – new and exciting craft spirits that weren’t readily available on supermarket shelves.
Their passion fuelled their journey to transform this dream into reality, championing the production of small-batch, handcrafted products. Despite their unconventional path, they were dedicated to providing consumers with a taste of artisanal libations, bringing a unique touch to the world of spirits.

100% family owned, operated & still having fun

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How we've got to where we are

Our story

Crafty through time

Here are some key highlights along our journey and how we have became who we are today.

    Co-owners of Japanese restaurant on Lothian Road working with Asian cuisine and spirits.

    2013 to 2016

    1

    After the closure of the restaurant, became co directors of Gain Brands International UK Limited. An import / export company with directors in the UK and Singapore. Started importing unusual spirits from all over the world into the UK and exporting UK gins to South East Asia.

    May 2016

    2

    The launch of online E commerce platform Crafty Connoisseur with a basic logo from clip art, selling craft spirits and craft beers from all over the UK and the world.

    August 2016

    3

    We have a new logo that becomes the trademark of Crafty Connoisseur

    June 2017

    4

    We worked on bringing in spirits from all over the world and exporting some as well.

    2017 to 2018

    5

    Ink Gin imported from Australia and launch night held at Edinburgh Sheraton Hotel. After months of working with Husk Distillers in Tumbulgum, New South Wales, Ink Colour Changing Gin makes its debut at the Edinburgh Sheraton Hotel.

    January 2018

    6

    We continue to work on bringing in spirits from all over the world and exporting some as well.

    2018 to 2020

    7

    We build and launch our brand new E commerce website

    2019/2020

    8

    Covid strikes in March 2020 and Team Crafty take their private tastings online and they are a massive hit.

    March 2020

    9

    We finally get our hands on stock of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Teremana Tequilla. Launched in the US in March 2020 but still not launched in Europe due to Covid.

    October 2020

    10

    We officially registered our logo as a Trademark ™️

    July 2022

    11

    As new chapter begins and Crafty Connoisseur becomes 100% family owned and family run.

    September 2022

    12

    Launching the Crafty Spirits Club

    November 2023

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  • Timeline One

    Co-owners of Japanese restaurant on Lothian Road working with Asian cuisine and spirits.

    1

  • Timeline Two

    After the closure of the restaurant, became co directors of Gain Brands International UK Limited. An import / export company with directors in the UK and Singapore. Started importing unusual spirits from all over the world into the UK and exporting UK gins to South East Asia.

    2

  • Timeline Three

    The launch of online E commerce platform Crafty Connoisseur with a basic logo from clip art, selling craft spirits and craft beers from all over the UK and the world.

    3

  • Timeline Four

    We have a new logo that becomes the trademark of Crafty Connoisseur

    4

  • Timeline Five

    We worked on bringing in spirits from all over the world and exporting some as well.

    5

  • Timeline Six

    Ink Gin imported from Australia and launch night held at Edinburgh Sheraton Hotel. After months of working with Husk Distillers in Tumbulgum, New South Wales, Ink Colour Changing Gin makes its debut at the Edinburgh Sheraton Hotel.

    6

  • We continue to work on bringing in spirits from all over the world and exporting some as well.

    7

  • We build and launch our brand new E commerce website

    8

  • Covid strikes in March 2020 and Team Crafty take their private tastings online and they are a massive hit.

    9

  • We finally get our hands on stock of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Teremana Tequilla. Launched in the US in March 2020 but still not launched in Europe due to Covid.

    10

  • We officially registered our logo as a Trademark ™️

    11

  • As new chapter begins and Crafty Connoisseur becomes 100% family owned and family run.

    12

  • Launching the Crafty Spirits Club

    A group of friends toasting at a table.

  • Timeline Two

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