About
Who We Are
We are a family-owned-and-operated business, and have always focused on exceptional service, sharing our passion for great drinks and introducing new producers and categories to the on trade.
Our Range
We stock more than 5,000 spirits, champagnes and vermouths, including hundreds of cognacs, rums, gins and tequilas.
Our list contains the best examples of Scotch whisky, including many exclusives, as well as the biggest selection of Japanese, American, Irish and world whisky in the UK.
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5000+
SPIRITSOur list focuses on the very best producers from each spirit category and new, exciting categories and brands.
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3000+
WHISKIESOur list contains over 3,000 Scotch whiskies, including many exclusives, alongside the biggest selection of Japanese, American, Irish and world whisky in the UK.
Expert Advice
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TRAINING SESSIONS
We offer nationwide bespoke trainings on all whisky and spirit categories, as well as sessions at the private bar at our London head office.
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SPIRITS CONSULTANCY
We offer a consultancy service to bars, restaurants and hotels on spirits and cocktail-list creation, and bespoke advice for independents, groups and prestige accounts.
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ACCOUNT MANAGERS
Every customer benefits from a dedicated account manager offering impartial and expert advice across the world of spirits.
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MEET THE BRANDS
We have unrivalled access to brand owners, ambassadors and leading industry figures.
Our Services
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RELIABLE DELIVERY
Our fleet of vans and couriers provide quick, efficient delivery you can count on across the UK and worldwide.
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CUSTOMER SERVICE
Contact our specialist on-trade customer service team from Monday to Friday 9am-6pm for anything you need.
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SDL WAREHOUSE
We store 100% of our stock under our own supervision in our own warehouse in optimum conditions.
Speciality Drinks Group
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Founded in 1999, The Whisky Exchange is the leading global retailer of whiskies and fine spirits with an award-winning online shop stocking over 8,000 products and flagship stores in London’s Covent Garden and Great Portland Street.
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Elixir Distillers is a creator, blender and bottler of fine spirits. Their core brands are Port Askaig, Elements of Islay, Single Malts of Scotland and Black Tot rum. They are also renowned for their bottlings of legendary Karuizawa whisky.
elixirdistillers.com
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Jen Baernreuther
Sales Director
Jen was one of the first employees of Speciality Drinks Group, and has been part of the Trade team since day one! An agave lover, and a connoisseur of London’s best restaurants, Jen heads up our on-trade division.
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Lewis Gow
Brand Development Manager
Lewis worked in the Scotch Whisky business in France and the Netherlands before joining the Speciality Drinks team to look after all things marketing and events, as well as trainings for the trade. Follow his thoughts on the latest products and industry trends in our magazine section.
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Sam Phillips
Head of Sales - London
Sam looks after our London Sales Team, and has over 20 years’ experience in the wholesale spirits industry. He is your man for any London-related enquiries, as well as where to drink the best Negronis in the capital!
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Hazel Glen
Senior Account Manager - London
Hazel has been flying the Speciality Drinks flag for five years now, and is looking after some of our most historic accounts. A staple attendee at most industry events, you’re more than likely to bump into her when out in Central London.
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Adriano Proia
Senior Account Manager - London
As the first member of the London Sales Team, Adriano has been around since day one. Usually found frequenting Mayfair’s top bars and clubs, he certainly knows his way around the London on-trade, and is master of all things Vermouth, Amaro and Fernet (!).
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Molly Rose Anne
Account Manager - Central London
Molly joined Speciality Drinks after a stint in the world of wine. With a love for all things fortified wine and Champagne, Molly focuses on restaurant groups and bars in Central London, as well as further afield.
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Darren Flanagan
Account Manager - North & East London
Darren joined us from a spirits specialist and bartending background, including a stint in the legendary Dandelyan. A master of all things cocktails and agave spirits, you’ll likely bump into him in East London’s coolest spots!
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Eddy Renner
National Sales Manager
Eddy heads up our National Accounts team, as well as managing key accounts inside and outside of London. Resident expert on all things distillation, buy him a martini and talk for hours on the ins and outs of spirits production.
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James Childs
Southern Account Manager
A well-known figure in the bars of East London, James is now looking after the South of England. A soft spot for all dark spirits, James is likely to be seen in the South’s best bars with a Daiquiri in hand.
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Matt Coates
Northern Account Manager
Matt looks after our accounts north of Birmingham including Scotland. He is one of the most recent additions to the Speciality Drinks team with spells in hospitality in Manchester and Leeds.
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Customer Relations Team
Order Processing
Florian, Daniele, Bec, Connor, Kristiane and Vanessa are the unsung heroes of Speciality Drinks team. Vanessa has lead this team for over 10 years and knows more about our accounts than they know themselves! The team processes every order that you place with us via email or phone, and are responsible for ensuring you have the products you need when you need them.
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Join us
Are you passionate about the drinks industry? Do you live and breathe exceptional customer service? Does the idea of working with more than 10,000 spirits, Champagnes and drinks from across the globe and bygone eras excite you? If so, you could be exactly the person we’re looking for.
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