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Kaveri Ginger, The Exotic Ginger Liqueur has joined the portfolio of award-winning drinks distributor Speciality Brands, as the brand looks to accelerate its UK growth.

Speciality Brands is adding a raft of new whiskies from cult Japanese whisky producer Chichibu to its portfolio this September

Cocchi is proud to announce it has secured a new partnership with Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana starting September.

Speciality Brands has announced an exclusive UK partnership with Brazilian cachaça producer Abelha, strengthening its portfolio of high-quality spirits with provenance.

Sylva has partnered with Master of Malt Trade to expand UK on-trade distribution of Sylva Orchard, its permanent non-alcoholic release.

Elixir Distillers reawakens 'The Pearl of Speyside' with a core range of three fruit-forward single malt expressions

From 6 June until 8 July 2026 Tokyo Nights will bring Sumo wrestling and Nikka whiskies together for the first time at London's Borough Hall in Greenwich.

The Boatyard Distillery and Cocchi Vermouth have launched The East London Martini Map for World Martini Day, celebrating the resurgence of the classic cocktail.

Chichibu Distillery has released an exclusive limited-edition single malt with Selfridges. Just 195 bottles are available across selected stores and Selfridges.com.

Port Askaig is expanding its Islay single malt range with the return of 100 Proof and a new Sherry Cask expression.

The Japanese spirits brand is making its debut at Sainsbury's with an inaugural launch for its famed expression Nikka Whisky From The Barrel.

Nikka Whisky is launching Miyagikyo Single Malt 10-Year-Old in the UK via Speciality Brands, its first age-statement release from the distillery since 2016.

Speciality Brands is releasing four limited Michter's editions, including the sought-after 20 Year Bourbon, Toasted Barrel Finish Sour Mash, 10 Year Rye and 10 Year Bourbon.

Italian Vermouth Cocchi has collaborated with the American Bar team at London's Savoy Hotel to pay tribute to one of the venue's legendary cocktails, The Hanky Panky.

Hampden Estate has added Hampden Fifteen, the Jamaican distillery's oldest expression, to its permanent core range in the UK via Speciality Brands.

Australian whisky producer Starward is releasing the limited-edition Starward x Lagavulin in the UK via Speciality Brands, with small quantities available at selected partners.

J.P. Wiser's has unveiled a new look for its 10 Year Old Triple Barrel whisky, with a bold red design celebrating the brand's Canadian heritage.

Michter's the premium American Whiskey is delighted to announce the launch of Michter's Manhattan Month - a special cocktail celebration in partnership with West London's cocktail venues.

Nikka Whisky marks 40 years of Nikka From The Barrel, the iconic blend created in 1985 to combine rich whisky character with distinctive minimalist packaging.

Tequila Tapatio is presenting a new visual identity across its entire range, introducing a more modern design while keeping key elements of its heritage.

Speciality Brands is introducing three new Chichibu whiskies: 10-Year-Old, Distillery II and The London Edition 2025, ahead of The Whisky Show 2025.

iichiko, one of Japan's most well-known Shochu brand, has signed an exclusive partnership with premium spirits distributor Speciality Brands starting 1st September.

Camus, the fifth-generation, family-owned, luxury Cognac, is releasing its Camus Single Serve concept this June in an exclusive partnership with iconic luxury retailer Fortnum & Mason.

Hampden Estate has launched Hampden Estate 1753, a permanent Jamaican single rum named after the distillery's founding year, in the UK via Speciality Brands.

Takamaka, the rum from Seychelles, is launching The Spirit of the Seychelles, a new, UK initiative which will see Takamaka partner with key venues and events across the country.

Award-winning, UK premium drinks distributor Speciality Brands has announced the addition of KANPAI, the London Craft Sake Brewery to its portfolio from 12th May 2025.

Elixir Distillers has refreshed Black Tot Finest Caribbean with a brighter, more versatile liquid and a full rebrand, rolling out across all markets.

Speciality Brands has announced an exclusive partnership with Pollen Projects, marking the premium drinks distributor’s first move into non-alcoholic brands.

Port Askaig, renowned for its exceptional Islay single malt whiskies, has announced the release of three, new limited editions which will complement the permanent Port Askaig 8-Year-Old.

The new edition of Cocchi Savoy Dry Vermouth di Torino has landed at the iconic Savoy in London and will now be available across the hotel's bars.

Black Tot Rum has launched Historic Solera Rum, a permanent solera-aged blend of rums from Guyana, Barbados and Jamaica inspired by traditional sherry solera methods.

Fifth-generation, family-owned, luxury Cognac brand Camus is partnering with opulent Gothic Bar, housed in the iconic Midland Grand Hotel in King's Cross, for a three-month activation.

Chichibu has unveiled The London Edition 2024, the seventh annual release of its sought-after UK-exclusive Japanese single malt series.

Nikka is celebrating its 90th anniversary with 90 Days of Nikka, a UK series of bar and retail events, dedicated menus and partnerships launching this September.

Speciality Brands, the award-winning, premium spirits distributor, will exclusively represent the globally awarded Australian whisky brand Starward, starting from 2 September 2024.

Speciality Brands is adding Seychelles rum Takamaka to its portfolio and will take responsibility for the brand's UK commercial and marketing activity from March 2024.

From May onwards, Italian vermouth brand, Cocchi, is launching its first branded campaign: SIP, STIR, SPRITZ with Cocchi.

Speciality Brands has signed an exclusive UK distribution agreement with French spirits producer Distillerie de Grandmont, effective from October.

Speciality Brands has signed an exclusive UK distribution agreement with super-premium Polish brand Chopin Vodka, effective from October.

Port Askaig, renowned for its exceptional Islay single malt whiskies, is presenting a new core range of three expressions, capturing the authentic essence of Islay whisky.

Award-winning Black Tot rum has released the fourth edition of its perpetual rum blend, Master Blender's Reserve 2023.

We are proud to announce that family-owned Cognac house, Camus, will be joining our portfolio from March 2023.

Irish spirits maker, The Boatyard Distillery, is proud to announce it has earned B-Corporation certification making it the first distillery on the island of Ireland to receive the recognition.

Michter's has become the first American distillery to top Drinks International's World's Most Admired Whiskies list, ranking first overall in the 2023 top 50.

Speciality Brands is expanding its world whisky portfolio with New Zealand's Thomson Whisky, which it will distribute exclusively in the UK from May 2025.