WE ARE THE WORLD’S LEADING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE BRANDING AGENCY

 

We are a completely unique enterprise and the world’s leading spirits branding consultancy. You will not find another agency that does what we do, with the experience, and the assets we have—including our own distillery in New Hampshire, now a famous test kitchen for producing unique and Avant-Garde spirits. Our team is comprised of designers, mixologists, bartenders, chefs, historians, novelists, brand ambassadors, distillers, sales and retail specialists, trade experts, copywriters, photographers, retouchers, sourcing specialists and even a biochemist with a PhD.

We can build a brand,

soup

to

nuts.

And we don’t just build brands.

We build worlds.

For brands to be able to break through and have long lasting impact, they need to create worlds every bit as complex as those in literature, cinema or music. We believe for a brand to stick in the marketplace, it needs to be deliberately layered, complex and purposefully beguiling.

An emerging brand may have initial buzz…

but what is going to keep that buzz from burning out quickly?

What’s to keep people moving onto the next big thing?

Brand Mysticism

An innovative creative method, developed by our founder, Steven Grasse, Brand Mysticism is what he used to create cult brands such as Hendrick’s Gin. It is our doctrine, our dogma, our north star.

Intrigued?

We hope to hear from you.

newbiz@qcmercantile.com

 

 

 

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS:

Creators of:

Hendrick’s Gin
Sailor Jerry Rum
Lo-Fi Aperitifs
Prizefight Whiskey
Art in the Age Spirits

Resurrection of Narragansett Beer
Rebirth of Pilsner Urquell
Brand architects for Guinness and Open Gate Brewery
Re-invigoration of Miller High Life
Founding of Tamworth Distilling & Mercantile
Transformation of New Liberty Distillery