23 April 2026

The Artisanal Spirits Company plc

("The Artisanal Spirits Company", "ASC" or "the Company")

Publication of Annual Report and Accounts and Notice of AGM

and

Notice of Director Change

The Artisanal Spirits Company (AIM: ART), the creator of outstanding, limited-edition whiskies and experiences around the world, and owner of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society ("SMWS"), Single Cask Nation ("SCN"), J.G. Thomson and Artisan Casks, announces that its Annual Report and Accounts for the 12 months ended 31 December 2025 has been published and that its Notice of its Annual General Meeting ("AGM") has been issued to shareholders.

The AGM will be held virtually at 9.00 a.m. on 19 May 2026, and will be hosted from 10 George Street, Edinburgh. All shareholders are invited to attend virtually by following the joining details on the Company's website www.artisanal-spirits.com/investor-information/meetings

Shareholders are invited to submit any questions for the Board by sending an email to [email protected] prior to the meeting.

A copy of the Annual Report and Accounts and the Notice of AGM are available on the Company's website at:  www.artisanal-spirits.com.

Additionally, Mark Hunter, the Company Chair, has decided to step back from all formal business commitments for the foreseeable future due to health reasons and, correspondingly, he will not be standing for re-election as a Director of the Company at the AGM. Mark will continue in the role through to the AGM on 19 May 2026, following which Paul Skipworth, Deputy Chair, will assume Chair responsibilities on an interim basis until an independent Chair successor is appointed. Gavin Hewitt has also made the decision to retire as a Director of the Company at the AGM after serving for just over 11 years and will also not be standing for re-election.

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ASC's purpose is to captivate a global community of whisky adventurers, by creating and selling outstanding, limited-edition whiskies and experiences around the world, with an ambition to create a high quality, highly profitable and cash generative, premium global business.

Based in Edinburgh, ASC owns The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), Single Cask Nation (SCN), J.G.Thomson (JGT) and Artisan Casks. Owning over 18,000 casks primarily comprising Single Malt Scotch Whisky, ASC's stock includes outstanding whisky (and other spirits) from 100 different distilleries across 20 countries which is sold to members both as individual bottles and whole casks.

With an established global presence in some 30 countries, SMWS operates a direct-to-consumer model (90% of revenue) primarily through e-commerce, in addition to four member rooms in the UK. SMWS provides members with inspiring experiences, content and exclusive access to a vast and unique range of outstanding, expertly curated Scotch malt and other whiskies.

In January 2024, ASC acquired SCN which sources, curates and bottles single-cask whiskies and other spirits selling both online and via traditional retail channels to its following of over 10,000 whisky enthusiasts in the USA.SCN also retails to key international whisky markets around the world.

Launched in the UK in late 2021, JGT has a focus on outstanding small batch blended malt whiskies and other spirits, available both through direct-to-consumer online sales and through traditional retail channels. The award- winning brand has subsequently expanded into international markets.

In July 2025, ASC launched Artisan Casks, a luxury private cask programme allowing private individuals the chance to purchase an individual cask of a quality that allows for immediate bottling and joining a select network with a discerning appreciation for finest craftsmanship and luxury experiences.

With proven e-commerce reach and a growing family of brands, ASC is building a portfolio of limited-edition and small-batch whisky and other spirits brands for a global movement of discerning consumers - predominantly from outside the UK, with an expanding presence in the other key global whisky markets including USA, China, Europe, Japan, Australia and Taiwan.

ASC has a substantial asset backing and is delivering profitable growth and cash generation