emporia is a uk spirit agency which is relentless in seeking out around the world distillers who respect artisan traditions of quality in both the ingredients and process and shun industrial shortcuts in the pursuit of truly great spirits. we have made many friends among producers around the world, in some cases now over three generations, and introduced them to the most conscientious uk spirit buyers and thanks to a network of highly skilled distributors to our nation's worldclass bartenders some of whom have kindly agreed to be photographed here with our portfolio.

james rackham founder

holder of the international wine and spirits competition european spirit buyer of the year 2004 and finalist in 2005 and 2006

James Rackham