The Artisanal Spirits Company
Andrew Dane serves as the Chief Executive Officer of The Artisanal Spirits Company since August 2020, and previously held the position of Finance Director at Argent Energy Group Limited from October 2014 to August 2020, contributing to the company's leadership and management within the green energy sector. Prior to that, Andrew served in various roles at KPMG in both the UK and Canada, including Associate Director in Transaction Services and Manager in Transaction Services. Educational qualifications include an Advanced Management Programme from INSEAD, and multiple Master’s degrees in Financial Mathematics from The University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University, alongside a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Newcastle University.
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The Artisanal Spirits Company
The Artisanal Spirits Company (ASC) are curators of the world's favourite, single-cask and limited-edition whisky. Based in Edinburgh, ASC owns The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) which was established in 1983 and currently has a growing worldwide membership of over 38,000 paying members. SMWS provides members with inspiring experiences, content and exclusive access to a vast and unique range of outstanding single cask Scotch malt whiskies and other craft spirits, sourced from over 100 distilleries in 20 countries and expertly curated with diligence and care. Since producing the Society's very first cask, we have created around 10,000 different whisky releases, producing a constant flow of unique and exciting one-of-a-kind whiskies. With proven e-commerce reach and new brands like J.G. Thomson, ASC is building a portfolio of small-batch spirits brands for a global movement of discerning consumers - delivering c.£20 million in annual revenues with over 80% of revenue generated online and over 65% from outside the UK, with a growing presence in the key global whisky markets including UK, China, USA and Europe. ASC has a pioneering business model, a substantial and growing addressable market presenting a long-term global growth opportunity and a strong and resilient business, primed to deliver growth.