we design a difference
Experts in creating enduring brand impact.
We’ve been at the centre of fast-moving drinks culture for over 20 years, but with our eyes firmly on the future.
We build brands and experiences with meaning, through insights that challenge and ideas that defy convention.
From first steps to the global stage. We help brands grow, evolve and lead.
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Brand Strategy
Creative Strategy
Tone of Voice
Brand World
Visual Brand Identity
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Campaigns
On-Trade
Off-Trade
Consumer and Trade Advocacy Programmes
Education Platforms
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Portfolio Architecture
Graphic Design
Structural Design
New Products
Portfolio Extensions
Innovation
Redesigns
Luxury Ranges
Prestige Expressions
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Brand Homes
Guest Experiences
Interior Design
Global Travel Retail
Pop-Ups
Product Launches
Awards
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Design Business Association – Gold – Glengoyne Distillery
Design Business Association – Gold – Gordon & MacPhail Whisky
Design Business Association – Silver – Lind & Lime Gin
Scottish Gin Awards – Gin Tourist Destination of the Year – Edinburgh Gin Distillery
Scottish Gin Awards – Scottish Gin Distillery of the Year – Edinburgh Gin Distillery
The Times – World’s Greatest Places – Port Ellen Distillery
TripAdvisor – Travellers’ Choice Award 2025 (Top 10% Worldwide) – Edinburgh Gin Distillery
World Drinks Awards – World’s Best Visitor Attraction 2025 – Citadelle Gin Distillery
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D&AD – Shortlisted – King’s Inch
Dieline – Best in Show – Lind & Lime Gin
Environmental Packaging Awards – Silver – Feddie
International Design Award – Silver – Karuizawa 1965 Monyou
Marking Awards – Best in Class – Lind & Lime Gin
Pentawards – Platinum – Lind & Lime Gin
Pentawards – Silver – Feddie
Roses – Bronze – Karuizawa 1965 Japonisme
Roses – Gold – Lind & Lime Gin
Scottish Design Awards – Commended – Lind & Lime Gin
Scottish Design Awards – Gold – Rosebank Distillery
Scottish Design Awards – Silver – Beefeater Cocktail Book
Scottish Design Awards – Silver – Edinburgh Gin Distillery
Scottish Design Awards – Silver – Port Ellen Distillery
UK Packaging Awards – Branding Project of the Year – Feddie
World Brand Design – Bronze – Dropworks Rum
World Brand Design – Bronze – King’s Inch
World Brand Design – Commended – Burnt Faith Brandy
World Brand Design – Gold – Feddie
World Brand Design – Silver X2 – Shiner
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American Craft Spirits Association – Bronze – Ninefold Rum
American Craft Spirits Association – Gold – Burnt Faith Brandy
American Craft Spirits Association – Gold – Feddie
American Craft Spirits Association – Silver – Lind & Lime Gin
Denver Spirits – Gold – Lind & Lime Gin
Herald Property Awards for Scotland – Rosebank Distillery
International Spirits Challenge – Bronze – Feddie
International Spirits Challenge – Gold – Glengoyne Distillery
International Spirits Challenge – Silver – Angel’s Envy Distillery
San Francisco Spirits – Bronze – Burnt Faith Brandy
San Francisco Spirits – Bronze – Lind & Lime Gin
San Francisco Spirits – Double Gold – Hunter Laing, Eidolon
San Francisco Spirits – Double Gold – Lind & Lime Gin
San Francisco Spirits – Silver – Dropworks Rum
San Francisco Spirits – Silver – Hunter Laing, Scarabus
San Francisco Spirits – Silver – King’s Inch
Spirits Business Global Spirits – Masters Medal – Burnt Faith Brandy
Spirits Business Global Spirits – Masters Medal – Gordon & MacPhail Whisky
Spirits Business Global Spirits – Masters Medal – Gordon & MacPhail Whisky
Spirits Business Global Spirits – Masters Medal – King’s Inch
Spirits Business Global Spirits – Silver – Dropworks Rum
Join our team
We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team. So if you reckon we'd be a good fit, please reach out to us:
life@contagious.co.uk