Sloemotion Distillery’s Sustainable Enhancement with Allied Glass

When ecologist, Joff Curtoys found his implementation of a farm diversification initiative resulted in an abundance of sloes, a seed for an idea was sown and the business was born. Being founded as a result of wildlife conservation work, Sloemotion Distillery has sustainable and ethical practices rooted at their core.

The company’s passion for sustainability is something they wanted to echo through every element of their products, including its packaging. When searching for a local glass manufacturer to help them in reducing the carbon footprint of their packaging, Allied Glass’s mirrored ethos supporting sustainable manufacturing made them the clear choice.

Allied and Hedgerow Spirits

Allied’s history with Hedgerow Spirits and Liqueurs, a range of spirits under the Sloemotion Distillery umbrella, stretched back to their development of the original Hedgerow Gin bottle, which launched in 2017. Founder, Joff Curtoy’s stated “We are delighted to be continuing to work with Allied Glass. We have worked with Nolan and his team for a number of years and like their innovation and efficiency.”

For the new Sloemotion Gin bottle, a significant reduction in carbon footprint was the core focus.

Planet Friendly Methodologies

When it came to reducing the carbon footprint of their bottles, not only was the carbon output in manufacturing and packaging considered, but the entire supply chain. The Titus bottle utilised for the Hedgerow Spirits design was created in a way which makes it 15% lighter than the bottle previously used. The decision to utilise a lighter weight bottle meant that fewer resources were consumed across both the production and distribution of the bottle.

Further to this, Allied’s manufacturing facility is only 40 miles away from Sloemotion Distillery’s location, meaning the carbon footprint from the logistical side decreased significantly. Nolan Kane added: “We are delighted by the popularity of the Titus range of bottles, their versatility and suitability for decoration, creating packs that give drinks brands a really distinctive look.”

A Sustainable Success

Sloemotion Distillery’s work with Allied Glass has allowed them to considerably reduce their impact on the environment.

This bottle is a shining example of how a focus on sustainability does not require a compromise on design. The intricate floral design inspired by the creamy white Blackthorn blossom that lines the hedgerows stands out on any shelf and is a testament to the distillery’s fantastic ethos.

For more information go to www.sloemotiondistillery.com or www.allied-glass.com.