Written ByRobert Moore
Marketing Manager
Rob has over a decade of experience in web and general marketing. He has extensive knowledge of the Insolvency sector and has helped many worried directors with their questions.
Rob is now working with the Board at KSA Group Ltd to develop strategic marketing programmes to support the business plan and drive more company rescues.
Didsbury Gin, trading as Alderman’s Drinks Ltd, has fallen into liquidation.
Gareth Howarth of Path Business Recovery Ltd has been appointed to wind up the Manchester based gin brand’s business.
This voluntary winding up came from the companies annual general meeting in December 2024, where it was agreed the best action forward, based on the liabilities held.
Financial struggles were experienced, with almost £200k being owed to creditors, including a Bounce Back Loan owed to Natwest.
Didsbury were first introduced to the market in 2017 and appeared on Dragons Den, winning over Dragon Jenny Campbell, who took a third of the business in 2018 and invested £75,000.
The brand, known for its hand-distilled creations, came a long way. It earnt a bronze prize for the World’s Best Classic Gin at the World Gin Awards of 2022. Founders, Liam Manton and Mark Smallwood were also recognised in 2023 with the Medal of the Order of the British Empire in the New Year Honours List for ‘Services to the community during Covid-19’ where they instantly took action and swapped production over to hand sanitiser.