“All the deliciousness of gin with none of the alcohol”: Sea Arch Drinks eyes global market

Alcohol-free spirit producer Sea Arch Drinks is targeting UK and international growth through a partnership with International Diplomatic Supplies (IDS) Founder and Chief Executive Patrick Doyle.

“More beautiful without”: Alcohol-free Sea Arch Coastal Juniper looks set for the global market

“It is no secret that the no and low alcohol sector is growing worldwide” – International Diplomatic Supplies Founder and Chief Executive Patrick Doyle

Doyle said he approached Sea Arch founders Geoff and Sarah Yates after trying the brand’s Coastal Juniper non-alcoholic spirit and quickly recognising the product’s quality and potential.

“It is no secret that the no and low alcohol sector is growing worldwide,” Doyle said.

“As a non-drinker, I have enjoyed some great alcohol-free beers but I’d tried several non-alcoholic spirits and was generally disappointed. However, when I tasted my first glass of Sea Arch and tonic I was really impressed; in my opinion it is the best non-alcoholic botanical spirit available.”

Patrick Doyle created IDS in 1997. It is now the global leader in the supply of groceries, duty free liquor and household goods to the international diplomatic community.

He is an active philanthropist, supporting children’s charities around the world, as outlined in a memorable podcast interview (see below) with The Moodie Davitt Report Founder and Chairman Martin Moodie last year.

[Click on the icon to listen to a Podcast with Patrick Doyle from July 2020]

Through his investment in Sea Arch Drinks, Doyle will help to fund new brand extensions and innovations for the Devon-based company. He is confident that his travel retail and spirits industry contacts, and long-term relationships, will open many doors for Sea Arch.

“All the deliciousness of gin with none of the alcohol”, Sea Arch Coastal Juniper is sugar and calorie-free

Sea Arch Drinks Co-founder Sarah Yates commented: “We’re really looking forward to working with Patrick and are excited about the opportunities, knowledge and contacts that he will bring.

“We were already confident that we had a quality product and brand, but to have his experience and expertise on the team too will allow us to really make the most of the growth opportunities on offer in the non-alcoholic drinks sector.”

Sea Arch takes inspiration from the Devon coastline and features local botanicals

Geoff Yates added: “It was clear from our initial conversations with Patrick that we share a similar vision for the Sea Arch brand. We’re delighted to have the opportunity to work with him to help Sea Arch grow further and faster, exploring new product development and routes to market over the coming months.”

Established in 2018, Sea Arch Drinks produces the crisp, complex Sea Arch Coastal Juniper blend spirit, which boasts “all the deliciousness of gin with none of the alcohol”.

With a “more beautiful without” tagline, the non-alcoholic distilled spirit is sugar and calorie-free. It is crafted using traditional distillation techniques, using botanicals such as sea kelp, samphire, cardamom and blood orange, and removing the alcohol.

Sea Arch Coastal Juniper can, according to the brand, be enjoyed with a “clear head, a clean conscience and plenty of ice”.

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