For over 15 years, we stood behind the curtain — brewing, distilling, developing, and creating for other brands. From small batch distilleries to major global drink producers, our fingerprints were everywhere… just not on our own bottle.

Until now.

The Kilted Dragon Distillery wasn’t born overnight. It was forged slowly — from flavour, fire, and a fierce love of tradition and a leap of faith in ourselves. This is the story of why we finally decided to build something, and what it means to create a spirit brand and help others do the same.

🧪 Years in the Shadows (and in the Lab Coats)

Bringing a customers creation to life has always been the favourite part of my job, and I created so many things that never made it to a glass for sampling. I didn't have a voice, control of product, quality, sales generation. 

But over time, a question kept echoing:
“Can I build something and give myself a voice?”

We loved the work. Still do. But we also knew we had our own story to tell — one steeped in the wildness of Wales, the heritage of Scotland, and the quiet rebellion of creators who finally decide to own their craft.

“We built a dozen stories that weren't ours to tell. Now we’re telling our own.”

 Why The Kilted Dragon?

The name came easily — a blend of where we come from and who we are - Scwelsh!

The Dragon is a symbol of Wales: ancient, powerful, and fiercely creative.

The Kilt nods to our Scottish roots: bold, traditional, but never boring.

Together, they represent the meeting of cultures, flavours, and philosophies that have shaped everything we do.

The Kilted Dragon is a distillery, yes — but it’s also a statement.
We’re not just bottling spirits. We’re entering the market with intent.

🔥 The Difference of Doing It for Ourselves

When you’ve worked behind the scenes for years, you know why others have challenges that lead to failures especially in planning, supply chain and experience with brand & technology. We also know what good looks like, what customers need, the impact a producer can have in their business.

Leading with a client first mindset is already building success!

 At Kilted Dragon, we:

Source ingredients with purpose — often wild, local, and rooted in our land

Develop spirits with flavour complexity and storytelling in mind

We aren't afraid to break tradition when it serves the flavour

No gimmicks. No shortcuts. No white-label repackaging for our own signature spirits.

 

✨ What We're Building (and Why You Might Care)

The Kilted Dragon is more than just a distillery — it’s a launchpad.

We’re here for:

Spirit lovers who want something bold 

Founders and start-ups who want to craft their own brand with authenticity

Bars and retailers looking for something that doesn’t taste or feel mass-produced

And honestly, for ourselves — because after decades of making for others, it feels damn good to make for ourselves

“It’s not ego. It’s ambition and creative freedom.”

🍂 What’s Next?

We’re getting ready to launch our signature range — and more are on the horizon. You may see us at some local markets and events giving samples and selling some bottles pre-launch
We’re developing bespoke spirits for visionary clients who share our values and want to be part of the Kilted Dragon Family.
We’re working creatives who understand our values and share in our vision.

And we’re not done.

 Want to Build With Us?

Whether you’re here for the flavour, the folklore, or the fire — we’d love to have you on this journey.

  Start your own brand or follow us on our platforms for the launches.

Let’s raise a glass to creating something that’s finally — and unapologetically — ours.

– The Kilted Dragon Team