Craft & Culture

🍹 Craft & Culture is exhibiting at the Gulf Bar Show! 🍹 We’re excited to announce that Craft & Culture will be taking part in the Gulf Bar Show, the region’s leading trade event for the bar and beverage industry. 📍 Stand M11 📅 April 7–9, 2025 📍 Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE The Gulf Bar Show brings together the region’s most passionate and innovative voices in the drinks space — and we’re proud to be right in the mix. At Stand M11, we’ll be showcasing how we support global drinks brands entering the Middle East market and the tools we’ve built — like Access Middle East — to help distributors and producers thrive in a complex and exciting landscape. Whether you’re in distribution, hospitality, retail, or brand-building — come by, say hello. See you in Dubai! #CraftAndCulture #GulfBarShow #MiddleEastDrinks #AccessMiddleEast #BeverageIndustry #SpiritsBusiness #RouteToMarket #DrinksinDubai #HospitalityUAE #DrinksTradeShow #CraftCultureConnects Kevin Bradford Sophie S D Cookson

Join us at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi on Wednesday 9th for an Evening with Philip Duff and Brother's Bond Bourbon - Not to be missed! 🥃 Don Hasitha Bodhinayake Gulf Bar Show Craft & Culture Vincent Hanna Sebouh Tato Matthew Sparkes-Brown

Brother's Bond Bourbon x Philip Duff x Gulf Bar Show 7th April @ 8pm Virtual Tasting and Signed Bottle Giveaway with Ian Somerhalder and Philip Duff Followed by an Evening with Philip Duff x Brother's Bond Bourbon at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi on 9th April @ 8pm Don’t Miss It! Craft & Culture Sebouh Tato Don Hasitha Bodhinayake Vincent Hanna Tess Michelis

🌊🥃 The The Tidal Rum Rum is now making waves in Abu Dhabi! 🇦🇪 Great to see The Tidal Rum expanding its footprint in the UAE, now available in Abu Dhabi! The Middle East is full of untapped potential for premium craft spirits, and it’s always exciting to see brands making their mark in the region. At Craft & Culture, we’re passionate about helping brands navigate the complexities of market entry, ensuring they have the right infrastructure, logistics, and distribution support to thrive. Looking forward to seeing The Tidal Rum gain traction in some of the best venues across Abu Dhabi! 🚀 #TidalRum #CraftAndCulture #AccessMiddleEast #MarketExpansion #UAE #PremiumSpirits Harry Coulthard Benjamin Clyde-Smith

The Tidal Rum now available in Abu Dhabi with Peninsula.Drinks&Food - Specialists of Crafted Premium Quality Beverages. Locations, Abu Dhabi & Al Ain. With Craft & Culture Sophie Kevin Shorts Boy Distillery Ltd

Come join me at the #gulfbarshow to learn more about why I founded Craft & Culture, and how our logistics and sales acceleration platform ‘Access → Middle East’ helps niche brands enter and thrive in the region! #GBS2025

Price competition in duty-free is intense, but differentiation goes beyond discounts. As Sophie S D Cookson highlights, operators are now exploring niche brands to enhance their range and attract consumers. This shift presents a valuable opportunity for emerging brands to enter travel retail. Could this be the next big trend? Listen to this conversation on The Maffeo Drinks Podcast, episode 093 with Sophie Cookson. Listen here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eKJvs23N

VIVIR Tequila Now Available in Abu Dhabi via Peninsula.Drinks&Food 🇦🇪 Big news for tequila lovers in the UAE! VIVIR Tequila has officially landed in Abu Dhabi, now available through Peninsula. Through Access Middle East by Craft & Culture, we’re ensuring that brands like VIVIR not only enter the market but thrive in it—with the right distribution, local stock positioning, and sales acceleration strategies. Looking forward to seeing VIVIR Tequila in more top venues across the UAE! Thank you to Matthew Sparkes-Brown, Roman Ranzin & CRAFT by Side Hustle for the support. #VIVIRTequila #CraftAndCulture #AccessMiddleEast #Peninsula #UAE #AbuDhabi #PremiumSpirits #TequilaTime

Craft & Culture x Bee Leaf Boutique Bar Consultancy -Craft Cocktails at Villa Divine, Dubai 🥃✨ Last week we collectively hosted an exclusive cocktail event at Villa Divine, Dubai, bringing together some of the most exciting spirits brands and industry professionals for a night of innovation and exceptional serves. Featuring VIVIR Tequila, Rhum St Barth, and Brother's Bond Bourbon, the evening showcased how premium brands can thrive in the Middle East market when paired with expert mixology and strategic market positioning. From agave-forward tequila creations to refined bourbon classics, the drinks menu was a true testament to the artistry of great spirits. A huge thank you to Laura Marnich & Jimmy Barrat from Beeleaf Bar Consultancy, who brought their expertise and creativity to craft an unforgettable drinks experience. Their skilful approach to mixology highlighted the versatility, depth, and character of each featured spirit. A massive thanks to all our guests who joined us for a night of discovery, collaboration, and next-level cocktails. Exciting things ahead for these brands in the region! #CraftAndCulture #BeeleafBarConsultancy #VIVIRTequila #RhumStBarth #BrothersBondBourbon #CocktailInnovation #MiddleEastSpirits #DubaiNightlife #VillaDivine #MixologyMasters Kyle Richardson Sev Silvestre Mikael Silvestre Sophie S D Cookson

Brother's Bond Bourbon has announced its global expansion, and we’re proud to be partnering with them to bring their award-winning bourbon to the Middle East market. Through Access Middle East by Craft & Culture, we are providing Brother's Bond Bourbon with the regional infrastructure, importation licensing, bonded warehousing, and distributor connectivity needed to seamlessly navigate the complexities of market entry and drive sales in the GCC. The Middle East presents a huge opportunity for premium spirits, but breaking into the market requires strategic positioning, regulatory expertise, and local presence. With our turnkey ecosystem, we’re ensuring that Brother’s Bond not only enters the region but thrives in it. We’re excited to be a part of their journey and look forward to seeing Brother’s Bond Bourbon in top venues, retailers, and collector bars across the region. 🥃🔥 Vincent Hanna Ian Somerhalder Tess Michelis Sophie S D Cookson #BrothersBondBourbon #CraftAndCulture #AccessMiddleEast #GlobalSpirits #MarketExpansion #MiddleEastDrinks #WhiskeyBusiness