strategic thinking (and doing) for all things drinks.

we are a creative marketing team and a powerful production house all in one, allowing your brand to move from concept to real-life impact with one partner.

we’ve over a decade of experience working with global drinks houses and major brand names where we’ve conceptualised, designed and hosted some of the top drinks industry moments.

from brand and campaign thinking to experiential design, content, and omni-channel execution — we’ve built tdc from the ground up for the pace and standards of the drinks industry.

your partner, your provocateur, your extra set of hands, your storyteller, your trusted guide, your motivator, your artist in residence, your strict timekeeper, your bartender, your feet on the ground, your eyes on the prize, your resourceful-enterprise. 

your partner, your provocateur, your extra set of hands, your storyteller, your trusted guide, your motivator, your artist in residence, your strict timekeeper, your bartender, your feet on the ground, your eyes on the prize, your resourceful-enterprise. 

big drink energy

your partner, your provocateur, your extra set of hands, your storyteller, your trusted guide, your motivator, your artist in residence, your strict timekeeper, your bartender, your feet on the ground, your eyes on the prize, your resourceful-enterprise. 

your partner, your provocateur, your extra set of hands, your storyteller, your trusted guide, your motivator, your artist in residence, your strict timekeeper, your bartender, your feet on the ground, your eyes on the prize, your resourceful-enterprise. 

we are drinks-industry insiders — female-led, trade experienced, and built around the realities of distribution, hospitality, retail and brand worlds.‍ ‍

we’re hands-on, collaborative, and obsessed with the details that turn a good idea into a great experience.

we’ll even challenge you and turn a bad idea into a fantastic one!

our pals call us tdc

glasgow

our headquarters, flavour lab, drinks production, canning facilities, warehouse storage, activations & events.

london

tdc on-trade and strategy team, our finger on the pulse, activations & events.

Collection of various liquor brand logos from major drinks houses.

global

brand consultancy, strategy, campaigns, partnerships & activations.

meet your team:

a considered mash-up of strategists, on-trade specialists, creatives and copywriters.
you get leadership-level creative thinking, drinks-industry dedication, and a team on your side that deliver at the level global brands expect.

lauren stewart
founder, CEO
central scotland

romy berits
business director
edinburgh

bea bradsell
trade director
london

jade lowrie
head of operations
glasgow

kathryn stewart
3d space designer
europe

alan baird
warehouse manager
central scotland

A young man with curly hair and a beard taking a selfie outdoors against a blue sky, with buildings in the background.
Young man with short blonde hair, smiling and wearing a black shirt, sitting indoors near large windows.

graeme kennedy
interior design & events
glasgow

mark reilly
graphic design
glasgow

A woman with short dark hair smiling, wearing a bright green sweater, sitting in a casual setting with a wooden table behind her.
A woman with curly hair wearing glasses, a beige beret, and a red jacket with fringe details, smiling and sitting on an orange chair in a room with a typewriter on a desk and blue stool.
A smiling woman with curly brown hair wearing a blue sweater, holding an orange ball with a small smiley face painted on it, seated at a wooden table against a white brick wall.
A woman with glasses and red lipstick smiling at a table with drinks, wearing a black polka dot dress with ruffled sleeves.
A smiling man with blond, curly hair and tattoos, wearing gold jewelry, standing in front of a brick wall painted with black and white abstract designs.
A young man with short brown hair and a goatee smiling, wearing a gray long-sleeve shirt, sitting at a table with a woman wearing glasses and a black polka dot dress, in a restaurant or cafe.
A man with long hair tied in a bun, wearing a red t-shirt and black pants, smiling and leaning on a yellow hand truck. In front of him, there are green monstera leaves, and he is standing against a wooden wall background.
A woman with wavy light brown hair smiling and laughing, sitting on a blue stool in an indoor setting with a wooden bar in the background. She is wearing a light blue t-shirt and light jeans.

josh mccartney
strategy & marketing
london

fraser williams
drinks lab specialist
central scotland

house of tdc

set! productions

our in-house event curation and interior design company

our hands-on brand installations and activations arm, curating unique and stand out experiences.

in a crowded industry, the mission is to produce events that are polished within an inch of their lives, whilst still being curious, unconventional and fun.

set! poductions

inside 29

our production facility, drinks lab & warehouse

where our things get built, photographed stored and sent. the functional arm of our business we couldn’t live without.

think bespoke canned cocktails, PR & media kits, prop hire and photography studio. all the nuts and bolts you need - under one big roof!

inside 29

it’s not always like this…

View fullsize Whichever stage your window design is at, we bring a decade and counting of expertise to get your product in front of shoppers as seamlessly as possible. Sometimes that means print and badge (though we always recommend a little more flare and persona
View fullsize The dark arts of window design can often feel pretty formulaic… A bit of print. Get the badge in. Bish bash bosh, Bob’s your uncle. And frankly, that’s boring. You’re already competing for consumers’ eyes on the high
View fullsize The best part about events? Watching the guest’s reaction (yeah, we can’t help it, we are notorious voyeurs.) It’s the excitement of watching someone try new liquid. It’s the energy of the room packed with enthusiasts, exper
View fullsize We’re notorious barflies; we can’t help it. Sometimes the best drink is the one you didn’t mix yourself. But over the last few years, we’ve watched some of our favourite bars shutter up. Rising costs, changing consumer habits,
View fullsize Our pals @theglasgowbartendersball have been teasing one hell of a fifth birthday bash so we’re reminiscing about last years shindig alongside some light touch builds for @bornirishwhiskey @drinksologykirkergreer We’re getting ready to
View fullsize We will always, first and foremost, be on-trade obsessives. Nothing beats the buzz of a bar, the feeling of discovering your new favourite drink from your favourite bartender, or the instant feedback from liquid on lips. Want an extra pair of hands
View fullsize What do David Beckham, Scotland and dinner parties have in common? Well, it was the framework for tdc’s VIP guest experience beachside. Working with locals we coordinated chefs, bartenders and DJs for a luxury dining experience with flowing coc
View fullsize A calm before the storm, our bartender’s view of the beach at North Berwick. Media, influencers and a VVIP guest list descended upon the shores of North Berwick for an unforgettable dinner for @haigclub with davidbeckham. Still once of our favo
View fullsize Building a yurt for David Beckham @diageo @haigclub, tdc worked cross-agency with @insidefreuds to deliver a once-in-a-lifetime luxury dinner showcasing the best of Scotland. Mac & Wild took care of catering, serving up scallops, haggis and steak
View fullsize @haigclub espresso martinis, a roaring fire and the waves to match for today's throwback for a VVIP exclusive beachside dinner and cocktail party. From building a yurt alongside the sands of North Berwick, to pouring, drams and a few special cocktail