Which bottle suppliers should UK spirit producers use, and what are the lead times and sourcing options?

UK spirit producers have several established bottle suppliers to choose from, split between direct producers (longer lead times, typically weeks) and UK-based importers/resellers (faster turnaround, typically days).

**Direct producers:** - **Verallia** — established producer - **Vetroelite** — established producer - **Saver Glass** — producer with weeks lead time - **Estal** — producer with weeks lead time

**UK-based importers/resellers:** - **Rawlings** — UK-based reseller, days lead time - **G&C Packaging** — UK-based reseller, days lead time - **Bruni** — supplier option mentioned - **Owen International (O-I)** — supplier option mentioned

The trade-off is clear: direct producers offer potentially better pricing and direct relationships but require longer planning (weeks), while UK-based resellers offer faster delivery (days) at the cost of potentially higher margins built in. Members recommend considering your production timeline and minimum order quantities when deciding between producer and reseller routes.