Glasgow firm creates stir with whisky cocktail

A Glasgow-based drinks business is looking to shake up the market with the launch of its Scotch whisky cocktail.

From left: Dave Millard, David McLauchlan and James Doig launch their whisky cocktail. Picture: Stewart Attwood

Òrach is the brainchild of Scottish entrepreneurs James Doig, Dave Millard and David McLauchlan. The ready-to-drink cocktail incorporates a double shot of blended whisky with natural flavourings. So far two flavours have been launched – strawberry, vanilla and ginger beer; and lemon, lime, mint and ginger ale.

The business trio has also secured a listing with supermarket chain Aldi with the two products piloting in 65 stores across Scotland.

Doig said: “It’s an exciting time for the ready-to-drink sector of our business and we are delighted to now have a listing in Aldi.

“We are an ambitious young company and in preparation for scaling up we have created four new job roles with the aim of creating a further five in the 12 months to come. We are currently in talks with a number of other retailers.”