4 September 2025
The Artisanal Spirits Company plc
("The Artisanal Spirits Company", "ASC" or "the Company")
Block Admission
The Artisanal Spirits Company (AIM: ART), the creator of outstanding, limited-edition whiskies and experiences around the world, and owner of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society ("SMWS"), Single Cask Nation ("SCN"), J.G. Thomson and Artisan Casks, announces that application has been made for the Block Admission of 566,700 ordinary shares of 0.25p each in the capital of the Company ("New Ordinary Shares" and "Ordinary Shares"), ranking pari passu with the Company's existing Ordinary Shares. These New Ordinary Shares may be issued from time to time pursuant to the Company's 2021 Long Term Incentive Plan and the 2015 Option Agreement.
It is expected that admission will become effective in the New Ordinary Shares on 9 September ("Admission").
The Company's issued share capital currently consists of 70,794,704 Ordinary Shares each with voting rights. The Company does not hold any shares in treasury. Therefore, the total number of voting rights in the Company is 70,794,704.
The above figure of 70,794,704 may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the Company under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
For further enquiries:
| The Artisanal Spirits Company plc Andrew Dane, Chief Executive Officer Billy McCarter, Chief Financial Officer
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| Panmure Liberum Limited (Nominated Adviser and Broker) Dru Danford Edward Thomas John More
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Tel: +44 (0)20 3100 2222
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| Instinctif Partners (Financial PR) Justine Warren Hannah Scott |
Tel: +44 (0)20 7457 2010/2073
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About The Artisanal Spirits Company
ASC's purpose is to captivate a global community of whisky adventurers, by creating and selling outstanding, limited-edition whiskies and experiences around the world, with an ambition to create a high quality, highly profitable and cash generative, premium global business.
Based in Edinburgh, ASC owns The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), Single Cask Nation (SCN), J.G. Thomson (JGT) and Artisan Casks. Owning over 18,000 casks primarily comprising Single Malt Scotch Whisky, ASC's stock includes outstanding whisky (and other spirits) from 150 different distilleries across 20 countries which is sold to members both as individual bottles and whole casks.
With an established global presence in some 30 countries, SMWS operates a direct-to-consumer model (90% of revenue) primarily through e-commerce, in addition to four member rooms in the UK. SMWS provides members with inspiring experiences, content and exclusive access to a vast and unique range of outstanding, expertly curated Scotch malt and other whiskies.
In January 2024, ASC acquired SCN which sources, curates and bottles single-cask whiskies and other spirits selling both online and via traditional retail channels to its following of over 10,000 whisky enthusiasts in the USA. SCN also retails to key international whisky markets around the world.
Launched in the UK in late 2021, JGT has a focus on outstanding small batch blended malt whiskies and other spirits, available both through direct-to-consumer online sales and through traditional retail channels. The award-winning brand has subsequently expanded into international markets.
In July 2025, ASC launched Artisan Casks, a luxury private cask programme allowing private individuals the chance to purchase an individual cask of a quality that allows for immediate bottling and joining a select network with a discerning appreciation for finest craftsmanship and luxury experiences.
With proven e-commerce reach and a growing family of brands, ASC is building a portfolio of limited-edition and small-batch whisky and other spirits brands for a global movement of discerning consumers - delivering revenue of £23.6 million in FY24, predominantly from outside the UK, with an expanding presence in the other key global whisky markets including USA, China, Europe, Japan, Australia and Taiwan.
ASC has a substantial asset backing and is delivering profitable growth and cash generation.
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