{"id":625341,"date":"2026-10-09T12:14:12","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T12:14:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/625341\/"},"modified":"2026-10-09T12:14:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T12:14:12","slug":"the-sb-awards-glencairn-returns-as-official-crystal-partner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/625341\/","title":{"rendered":"The SB Awards: Glencairn returns as official crystal partner"},"content":{"rendered":"

Glassmaker Glencairn is returning as the official crystal partner of The Spirits Business Awards for another year.<\/p>\n

\"GlencairnGlencairn Crystal is the official crystal partner of The Spirits Business Awards 2026<\/p>\n

Glencairn Crystal is well known for producing the Glencairn Glass, which it describes as the world\u2019s official whisky glass.<\/p>\n

The company sells more than five million glasses worldwide every year, and the Glencairn Glass recently celebrated its 25th anniversary<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Spirits Business Awards is a globally recognised celebration of some of the brightest brands and people in the industry, spanning everything from retail and marketing to innovation, events and the people behind the liquid.<\/p>\n

Kirsty Nicholson, marketing director for Glencairn Crystal, said: \u201cWe\u2019re delighted to be sponsoring The Spirits Business Awards once again this year. Having supported the awards over the years, it\u2019s been fantastic to see them continue to grow and evolve into a truly international showcase of excellence across the spirits industry.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt Glencairn Crystal, our passion has always been about celebrating the craftsmanship, creativity and innovation that make the spirits industry so special. These awards provide a wonderful opportunity to recognise the people and businesses driving our industry forward, and we\u2019re incredibly proud to continue playing a part in that journey.<\/p>\n

\"SpiritsGlencairn will be supplying the winners\u2019 trophies for The SB Awards 2026<\/p>\n

\u201cFor us, sponsoring the awards is about more than just supporting an event; it reflects our long-standing commitment to the industry, the relationships we\u2019ve built over four decades and our shared ambition to celebrate excellence on a global stage. We\u2019re excited to be involved once again and look forward to celebrating another fantastic year with everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n

The shortlist for The Spirits Business Awards 2026<\/a> was announced in September, and the winners will be revealed during a black-tie celebration in London on 12 November. Tickets can be purchased on The Spirits Business Awards website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The winners of each category will receive a bespoke trophy, created by Glencairn Crystal.<\/p>\n

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