The Artisanal Spirits Company
Douglas Aitken is an accomplished legal professional with extensive experience in corporate governance and regulatory compliance. Currently serving as Company Secretary and Legal Counsel at The Artisanal Spirits Company since August 2021, Aitken previously held the position of Principal Consultant at DHA Consulting, providing expert regulatory and governance advice. Aitken's background includes a significant role as Head of plc Governance at Standard Life Aberdeen, overseeing governance frameworks and regulatory compliance, along with a tenure as Senior Legal Counsel focused on UK and EU regulatory matters. Additional experience encompasses leadership positions such as Managing Director at DA Projects Limited and Head of Legal at Martin Currie. Aitken's legal career began with Scottish Widows, where responsibilities included compliance consulting and corporate law. Academically, Aitken holds an LLB (Hons) and a Diploma in Legal Practice from the University of Aberdeen.
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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.