AWARD-WINNING SPIRITS DISTRIBUTION
Emporia Brands is a multi-award-winning, family-owned spirits importer, distributor, and innovator, proudly serving the UK on-trade, off-trade, wholesale, national retail, online retail, and cash & carry sectors.
Since our founding, we have been relentless in sourcing premium spirits from around the world — working only with distillers who uphold artisan traditions, respect their heritage, and insist on quality in every ingredient and process. We avoid industrial shortcuts, ensuring every bottle we represent is crafted with integrity, skill, and passion.
Our commitment is simple:
To bring the finest premium spirits to the UK market
To champion craft producers with exceptional stories
To inspire and support bartenders, retailers, and hospitality professionals
To deliver service and expertise that help our partners thrive
Recognised as a Triple Winner of the IWSC Spirits Importer of the Year, we continue to innovate, educate, and excite, helping our trade partners and customers discover exceptional drinks that speak volumes.
“Our record for innovation is in bringing most of our brands to the UK for the first time, and in our creative marketing that engages the UK's bartenders and retail partners. Together, we introduce exciting spirit libations to an increasingly discerning customer base.
Over the years, we have made many friends among our producers — partnerships built on mutual respect, craft, and shared ambition. For some, this has now continued across three generations. I am immensely proud of the brands we represent and the people behind them, and I look forward to continuing our journey in championing truly great drinks.”
J. Arthur Rackham (Founder / Chairman)
A FAMILY-OWNED AND MANAGED COMPANY
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Jack Rackham is an influential figure in the UK drinks industry, combining deep expertise in the bar scene with a passion for drinks innovation. As Managing Director of Emporia Brands, he works closely with the UK’s biggest national retailers to develop award-winning own-label spirit creations, alongside championing Emporia’s portfolio of premium brands. The son of founder J. Arthur Rackham, Jack continues the family legacy of sourcing, innovating, and building premium spirits for the on-trade, off-trade, and wholesale markets.
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J. Arthur Rackham is a renowned Master Maker and Blender of premium spirits, with a career spanning over 40 years. Born above his father’s liquor store on Portobello Road, London, his journey began in 1968 as an apprentice with the Camus family in Cognac, learning the craft of distillation and cask maturation from master distillers in the rackhouses. His career has built lifelong relationships with some of the most respected names in Cognac, Armagnac, and Calvados, becoming the trusted “go-to” expert for major buyers worldwide. In the last decade, he has expanded his expertise into complex botanical gin recipes, Tennessee whiskey, and Mauritius rum — cementing his legacy as a pioneer in the art of spirits making.
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Mango Bay Mauritius Rum
A luxury, premium aged Mauritius Rum, uniting molasses and pure sugarcane, aged in Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks. All natural — no additives, no colouring.
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Daddy Rack Tennessee Whiskey
A range of award-winning Tennessee Straight Whiskeys, made from local ingredients, double distillation and double mellowed through maple charcoal.
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Tanduay Rum
The No.1 world-leading rum drawn from centuries-old Filipino distilling, blending smooth molasses richness with tropical sweetness.
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Wyborowa Vodka
A renowned award-winning Polish vodka crafted from high-quality grain, iconic for its velvet mouthfeel and the original vodka used in the Espresso Martini.
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Gabriel Boudier
One of the most iconic Liqueur producers in the world, Gabriel Boudier a large range of respected bartenders liqueurs and spirits.
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Batanga Tequila
Authentic tequila, paying tribute to an iconic bartender from Tequila, made from 100% blue agave, slow-cooked for bold flavour and reliable for house pouring.
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Mayfield Gin
A classic gin defined by a signature botanical and gentle citrus notes, offering enhanced G&T serves with standout design and storytelling appeal.
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Jindea Gin
An award-winning gin created by 3 bar scene experts, using first-flush Darjeeling Tea, known as the Champagne of tea, offering a premium point of difference for gin drinkers.
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Distilleries de Provence
Provençal spirits and aperitifs defined by regional botanicals and traditional distillation, delivering a range of unique products including bartenders favourite peach aperitif, Rinquinquin.
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Père Magloire Calvados
The market-leading Calvados House with 200-years of Normandy provenance, offering consistent quality and strong category recognition with a range of products.
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Sempé Armagnac
A range of Armagnac from the most prestigious region, Bas. Known for depth, richness and long ageing, appealing to luxury sprit and brandy drinkers.
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Monluc Armagnac
Ultra-premium Armagnac estate specialising in vintage and single-estate expressions for luxury trade, ranging from entry-level to 60-year-old Armagnac perfect for gifting.
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Jules Gautret Cognac
An accessible Cognac range offering balance, consistency and broad appeal with premium Cognacs and Pineau des Charantes that will delight bartender and enthusiasts alike.
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Remi Landier Cognac
A family-owned Cognac house producing elegant, terroir-driven expressions with strong premium credentials and extensive product range to select from.
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Composition Spirits
A luxury, and innovative spirit brand, blending rare premium spirits from across the world to create something truly unique, sitting in its own spirit category, discover Composition No1.
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Nardini
Italy’s oldest distillery, delivering iconic heritage, intensity and category authority with a wide range of premium Italian spirits including Grappa, Bitters and Aperitifs.
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Staritsky & Levitsky Vodka
Premium Ukrainian Vodka, crafted with high-grade grain grown in the iconic black soils of Ukraine and crystal-clear spring water from the Carpathian Mountains.
