The announcement was
made at the Clayton Silversprings Hotel when 500 guests took part in the
glamorous event hosted by RTE’s Miriam O’Callaghan
and Bibi Baskin.
Speaking after the awards ceremony Laura said she
was over the moon at securing the award and thanked
everyone for their support.
“I was in total shock when they read out my name, it
was an amazing surprise. I feel so honoured to have
won the Graham Norton Inspiring Women Awards, Ulster
Business Woman of the Year. To be in league with
such amazing women in leadership across the country,
only makes me want to strive for further success.”
This accolade comes just weeks since the company’s
success when they secured the People’s Choice at the
Irish Gin Awards. Laura commented: “This award was
particularly special to us because it’s the
‘People’s Choice’ and is a real endorsement from our
loyal customers. We enjoy great success at
blind-tasting competitions, so for the public to
vote for us in this hugely significant competition
is a real coup. We are incredibly proud of what we
have achieved since our company was established in
early 2017. ”
The Muff Liquor Company is the brain child of
Inishowen entrepreneur Laura Bonner and her business
partner, Manchester based Tom Russell. Inspired by
Laura’s grandfathers recipes of poitin, a spirit
made from potatoes, Laura and Tom have founded a
premium potato based craft spirits company located
in Muff.
Their Muff Gin and Muff Vodka premium craft drinks
are currently being produced in West Cork by John
O’Connell who is also producing Graham Norton’s new
gin. |
