What we do
Base Spirits Collective is a co-operative distribution company, levelling the playing field for independent brands. We focus on the distribution of spirits to the on and off-trade in Scotland.
Base Spirits Collective is a co-operative distribution company, levelling the playing field for independent brands. We focus on the distribution of spirits to the on and off-trade in Scotland.
Our mission is to create an environment and company that truly represents the sum of its parts, a company based on a combined 50 years of experience in the spirits trade that has journeyed from bar backing through to multi award winning bar ownership and brand creation.
We value Honesty | We value integrity | We value our relationships | We build brands | We don’t suffer fools
Our experience grants us a closer alignment with how the industry beats and allows us to forge stronger relationships with the frontline ambassadors of our trade, from the independent Cocktail dens to the Local boozer; from the small regional groups to the larger National chains; form niche retailers to UK wide wholesalers and all in between.
Mothership was formed by Mike Aikman and Jason Scott in 2005 as an events company; delivering events, training, drinks creation, consultancy and advocacy for brands.
Langstane Liquor Company was founded by Ben, Alex and Josh, who turned the basement of their bar in Aberdeen, Scotland, into one of the UK’s most innovative micro-distilleries back in 2013.
Ian began his career in the hospitality industry as a kitchen Porter during his early teens in Oban; and has never looked back.