Young Spirits, a spirits bottling and brands business, has appointed its former director of operations, Barbara Russell Scott, to the post of managing director.
She will now lead the senior management team in driving an ambitious programme of growth for the five-year-old business, bolstering its service and owned-spirits portfolios.
Russell Scott has more than 30 years’ experience in supply chain and operations management within the global drinks industry. She joined Young Spirits in 2023 and will now focus on scaling its service, building its team, and strengthening its commitment to operational and customer service excellence, sustainability and innovation.
Barbara Russell Scott commented: “I’m delighted to take on the role of managing director and deeply grateful to Alex and John (Young Spirits co-founders) for their trust. I’m committed to building on the business’s successes, delivering strong results, and driving positive growth for the future.”
Young Spirits was founded in 2019 as a progressive, sustainable partner for the spirits community. The business specialises in new product development and branding projects for clients of all sizes, and has expertise in cask and bulk trading.
It also produces its own spirits. These include Ferg & Harris, a luxury single malt, and Uhuru, a spirits brand that donates 10% of profits to African-driven conservation efforts through a partnership with the charity Tusk.
