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Taylor Vending & Wholesale, the family-owned Montrose-based distributor, has announced a significant partnership with nearby Toll House Spirits, a rapidly expanding distillery based in Arbroath. The collaboration establishes a new, streamlined route to market for local drinks producers, strengthening the supply chain for licensed trade businesses across the region.

The core ethos of the partnership is mutual support, aiming to shorten supply chains and ensure local pubs, hotels, and restaurants can reliably stock locally produced brands alongside the global leaders. Taylor, best known for distributing crisps, confectionery & soft drinks including household names like Coca Cola, Mars and Walkers Crisps, is now providing comprehensive wholesale access to Toll House Spirits’ growing portfolio.

Martyn Simpson, Owner of Taylor Vending & Wholesale, emphasised the benefit to customers. "For licensed businesses, efficiency is everything. Our customers want a single, reliable source for their entire order, whether it's a case of global soft drinks or a bottle of locally distilled gin. This partnership allows us to ensure the good availability of local products, making it easier than ever for local businesses to showcase the fantastic quality being produced right here in Angus and the wider area."

The partnership arrives as Toll House Spirits continues a period of strong expansion. The company recently added three new sales people to its growing team and has secured distribution contracts for international brands, including spirits from Capel (Chile) and Wild Atlantic (Ireland). These join their existing popular own-brand portfolio, which includes Redcastle and Toll House lines.

Fiona Walsh, Owner of Toll House Spirits, highlighted the strategic importance of the wholesale channel. "As a craft distillery, reaching a broad audience in a sustainable and cost-effective way is our biggest challenge. Working with Taylor Vending & Wholesale gives us the reliable, established wholesale infrastructure needed for smaller brands to secure listings in more venues across the region. This is a game-changer for local producers like us."

Taylor Vending & Wholesale, which has been a family-owned pillar of the local community for over 45 years, recently completed a major expansion to include licensed products in its offering, making it the perfect full-service partner for the licensed trade.