As the people of Aberdeen get ready to sip on cocktails at more than 30 venues across Aberdeen, they now have the chance to discover what goes into them at the “Drinks Market", a new event during Aberdeen Cocktail Week 2023. Set for October 21st & 22nd at the OGV Podium on Windmill Brea with free entry for cocktail week wristband holders.
At the heart of this event is a desire to bolster grassroots food & drink companies. Orchestrated by the organisers of Aberdeen Cocktail Week the “Drinks Market" is hoped to become a permanent fixture and develop alongside the brands that exhibit there. In a move that underscores support for indie brands and small businesses, the festival is covering the full costs for indie brands, allowing these creators to showcase with as little barrier as possible.
Brands such as Cabezon Rum, Lost Loch, and Roehill Springs are already on board, giving attendees a taste of what the area has to offer.
This event provides brands with a unique chance to engage directly with Aberdeen's cocktail aficionados, where they will prompted to provide feedback and make notes in their “tasting notes” guidebook.
The event organiser, Gregor Sey, remarked, "I think this event is a win:win for brands and attendees. Attendees can visit for free and indie brands can take part for free. In the past attendees have shown a strong desire to discover new brands and I think this is a perfect opportunity to not just discover them, but sample and buy them too."
The stage line-up is not set in stone and is open to brands based in Aberdeen and beyond. More brands keen to be part of this celebration and showcase their creations to Aberdeen's cocktail aficionados are encouraged to get in touch (gregor@cocktailevents.uk) as soon as possible to secure one of the remaining spots.
Wristbands are available for home delivery for collections. Priced at just £12 for the entire week, and only £9 for students and blue-light card holders.
They can be purchased at: AberdeenCocktailWeek.com/wristbands.
Companies interested in bulk buying wristbands or paying by invoice should contact gregor@cocktailevents.uk