Leading Liquor Distributors in the United Kingdom

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Here are several leading liquor distributors in the United Kingdom.

John E Fells & Sons Ltd

John E Fells & sons is one of the leading distributors in the United Kingdom. Fells is based in their own modern offices in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire and employs some 50 staff engaged in the sales, marketing and distribution of wines, spirits and alcohol-related gift packs. The company is proud to represent, as sole UK distributor, some of the world’s leading winemakers and wine brands; Miguel Torres, Marcel Guigal and most recently Paul Symington have been voted Decanter Magazine ‘Winemaker of the Year’. John E Fells is also one of the leading fine wine importers in the UK and has been voted Importer of the Year at the International Wine and Spirit Competition.

Marussia Beverages

Established in 2005, Marussia Beverages is a leading producer and distributor of fine wines and spirits. Trading through its own distribution network in 6 countries including Russia, UK, USA, France, Georgia and Ukraine and through a network of well-established distribution channels in more than 30 other countries worldwide. Marussia Beverages BV is a Dutch company and is the holding company of the beverages and hospitality interests of a highly diversified privately owned Swedish group — Haydn Holding AB.

Amathus

The Amathus Group (Amathus Drinks Plc and subsidiary, Bablake Wines LTD T/A Amathus), is a family-owned, national drinks distributor and specialist retailer, established in 1978 with a turnover of £60 million and a staff count in excess of two hundred employees. They are continually developing their innovative and unique products and services. Amathus supply a full range of well-known brands and pride themselves on their sole exclusive agency portfolio of distinctive and individual products which their expert team selectively imports from all over the world. They provide a complete range at very competitive prices, offering direct delivery nationwide.

LWC

They are a UK distributor of beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks. But at LWC they deliver more than just drinks, they deliver a genuine excellence in service to over 6000 UK on trade customers. Established in 1979, LWC has grown from a small start-up to the "fastest growing privately owned drinks company in the UK". With over 7,000 different product lines and over 6,000 on trade customers, LWC provides the broadest range and greatest service available in the UK drinks industry.

Halewood

Based in Merseyside, Halewood Wines & Spirits was founded by the late John Halewood in 1978. Today, still owned by the Halewood family, Halewood International Holdings PLC is the UK’s largest independent drinks manufacturer and distributor, with a turnover of £230 million, selling over 21 million physical cases each year and exporting to 75 countries.

Love Drink

Love Drinks is a dynamic import, distribution and marketing company for premium quality spirits, liqueurs and craft beers. Established in 2007, Love Drinks is a fully independent company, which allows us to respond with agility to an ever-changing market. The business continues to grow at pace ably led by the company founder, Kirsty Loveday. The portfolio represents quality, craft distilled or family owned brands that have a rich provenance, heritage and history. Love Drinks’ brands naturally resonate with the Premium Retail and On-Trade sectors and the more discerning consumer.

Drink Warehouse

Drink Warehouse is a completely independent wholesale distribution operating throughout Kent 7 days a week. Drink Warehouse is supplying numerous pubs bars and restaurants in the area with their entire bar essentials such as Beer, Wine, Spirits and Soft Drinks all the way to dispense gas and pipeline cleaner.

Cellar Trends

Cellar Trends is the UK's leading distributor of specialist wines and spirits, with a portfolio boasting a wide range of International Brands. Cellar Trends is a family-owned company. Cellar Trends builds brands and by building those brands they generate profitable volume for all sectors of the trade.

Matthew Clark

Matthew Clark is a national drinks wholesaler, with over 200 years' experience supplying drink products, hospitality training, labour management and marketing support to over 16,000 On-Trade premises in the UK. As well as our regional business units, Matthew Clark has a team of 350 people based at our head office in Bristol, including our Contact Centre and Marketing teams.

CWF

CWF is a Leading wine and alcoholic drinks importer, producer, bottler, wine supplier and distributor. CWF is a substantial bonded manufacturing and winery facility. The extensive product range of still & sparkling wines, fortified wine, ready to drinks and specialty mixer drinks. Blue chip trading partners across both on and off Trade including all major multiple retail groups, independent cash & carry and wholesale trade. Worldwide product sourcing from Eire, Europe, South Americas and Australia.

Millennium Group

The Millennium Group currently trades from the original branch in Barking. This opened in 1999 and over the last few years has expanded to offer an improved range, parking and trading experience. The Group operates a distribution centre in West Purfleet. Millennium Group supplies the Cash & Carry as well as national and international distribution. The 120,000 sq ft distribution centre now handles the entire delivery side of the business.

Grape DNA

Grape DNA are a fast growing, UK based Wine Distributors, agents and wholesalers. They work with the finest suppliers, building brands and maximizing sales and exposure in this heavily saturated market. Grape DNA is established in 2012. Grape DNA now has warehouses across the UK and supply Wines and Spirits to numerous pubs, restaurants and shops in London and across the country.

Sogrape

Sogrape UK is a Brand Agency house and one of the leading distributors to the UK On and Off Trade. They represent a broad range of global brands including those from their parent company, Sogrape of Portugal. Sogrape UK full service approach applies to customers as well as suppliers, and covers all sectors of the UK market from the main multiples to premium restaurants. Distribution is provided on a national basis via their bonded logistical partner. All other elements of their customer relationship are in-house, ensuring they manage your business personally and effectively.