Attendees from across the UK gathered in Glasgow to celebrate the season and the achievements of the year in a warm and elegant setting. The historic Merchants House provided the perfect backdrop for meaningful conversations and reflection on industry progress.
Keynote Address & Industry Insight
Guests were treated to an engaging keynote speech from Carol Kunderan, Planning and Global Supply Chain Director at Edrington, whose experience in excise provided valuable perspective on supply chain resilience, regulatory developments and collaboration across sectors.
Thanks to our Sponsors
We would also like to thanks Jon Harris from Hallgarten & Novum Wines for his wine selection and introduction, Nancy Braid and the Merchants House events team for their support, and Wilde Thyme catering.
Networking & Festive Atmosphere
The lunch offered excellent networking opportunities, with members, industry leaders and guests exchanging ideas and building partnerships. The atmosphere, combined with fine food and drink, made the Christmas Lunch a memorable highlight of the year.
Looking Ahead
As 2025 draws to a close, the BWA Christmas Lunch provided a festive moment to appreciate collective accomplishments while looking forward to the challenges and opportunities that 2026 will bring. The BWA thanks all attendees, sponsors and contributors for making this year’s event a resounding success.
Details of upcoming events can be found on our events webpage.
