Glen's Vodka

Glen's Vodka
TypeVodka
Manufacturer Loch Lomond Group
OriginScotland
Introduced1972
Alcohol by volume37.5%
Related productsList of vodkas
Websiteglensvodka.com

Glen's Vodka is a Scottish brand of vodka, owned and produced by the Loch Lomond Group. It is produced from sugar beet at the Catrine Distillery in East Ayrshire, Scotland, and is sold by drinks retailers across the UK. It is available in 50 mL, 200 mL, 350 mL, 700 mL, and 1-litre bottles.

In July 2014, Glen's Vodka was reported to be the UK's second bestselling spirit.[1]

History

Glen's Vodka was launched in 1972. The brand was originally known as Grant's Vodka, but following a legal challenge [2] was relaunched in 2003 as Glen's Vodka.

In 2009, Glen's Vodka came first in a blind-tasting test conducted by British newspaper The Telegraph.[3] The tasting included a variety of premium-brand vodkas including Grey Goose and Absolut.

In 2014, Exponent Private Equity acquired the Loch Lomond Distillery Company’s assets, including Glen’s Vodka, through the newly formed Loch Lomond Group.[4]

In 2015, Glen's launched Platinum, a 40% ABV premium grain version of Glen's Vodka.[5]

In 2019, Hillhouse Capital acquired Loch Lomond Group, the producer of Glen’s Vodka, after five years under Exponent Private Equity’s ownership.[6] Later that year, the range expanded with Peach & Passionfruit and Strawberry & Apple flavored spirits, both produced at 20% ABV.[7] Also in 2019, Glen’s became sponsor of the Spirit of Super League Award.[8]

In 2020, Glen’s became an official partner of the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL). The partnership was extended in 2023.[9]

Counterfeiting

Glen's Vodka has been among several vodka brands targeted by spirits counterfeiters.

In 2008, the UK's Food Standards Agency publicised reports of counterfeit 700 mL bottles being sold.[10] Counterfeit bottles can be easily identified: unlike authentic Glen's Vodka bottles, they do not feature the Allied Glass Containers (AGC) stamp on the bottom.

In 2011, UK authorities prosecuted a criminal gang responsible for counterfeiting Glen's Vodka.[11] Enforcement officers seized 9,000 bottles of fake vodka from an illegal bottling plant in Leicestershire. Manufacturing equipment was also seized. Members of the gang received prison sentences of up to seven years.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "William Grant's top UK spirits trends". 11 July 2014.
  2. ↑ Week, Marketing (2002-11-14). "William Grant wins rights to Grant's brand – Marketing Week". Marketing Week. Retrieved 2020-03-14.
  3. ↑ Ray, Jonathan (8 July 2009). "10 vodkas put to the test" – via www.telegraph.co.uk.
  4. ↑ Hopkins, Amy (2014-03-03). "Private equity firm takes control of Loch Lomond". The Spirits Business. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
  5. ↑ Staff, Scotsman Food and Drink (2015-10-09). "Glen's Platinum Vodka launches partnership with Brian McFadden | Scotsman Food and Drink". Retrieved 2026-08-07.
  6. ↑ Hancock, Edith (2019-06-06). "Loch Lomond bought by Chinese buyout firm". The Drinks Business. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
  7. ↑ Hook, Sonya (2019-02-07). "Glen's Vodka reveals flavour variants - Drinks Retailing". Drinks Retailing - Championing the off-trade since 1863. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
  8. ↑ "Super League partners with Loch Lomond Group". www.superleague.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
  9. ↑ "SPFL and Loch Lomond Group score a win with extended partnership". Scottish Financial News. 2023-07-25. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
  10. ↑ "Food Standards Agency - Counterfeit Glen's Vodka". July 19, 2008. Archived from the original on 2008-07-19.
  11. ↑ "Gang used bleach to make illicit vodka". 26 November 2011.
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