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UK alcohol supplier stocked in Tesco closes after 27 years

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Amber Beverage Group UK distributed a range of wine and spirit brands to major UK supermarkets, including Tesco,  Asda, and Waitrose. <i>(Image: Getty Images)</i>
Amber Beverage Group UK distributed a range of wine and spirit brands to major UK supermarkets, including Tesco,  Asda, and Waitrose. (Image: Getty Images)
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A UK alcohol supplier has reportedly ceased trading after collapsing into administration, resulting in the loss of more than 25 jobs.

Amber Beverage Group UK (ABG UK), established in 1999, distributed a range of well-known wine and spirit brands to stores and major UK supermarkets, including Tesco,  Asda, Sainsbury's, Waitrose, and Co-op.

The company's core brands included:

  • Moskovskaya Vodka
  • Rooster Rojo Tequila
  • KAH Tequila
  • The Irishman Whiskey
  • Writers’ Tears Whiskey
  • Riga Black Balsam
  • Cross Keys Gin
  • Cosmopolitan Diva

ABG UK was previously known as Cellar Trends before being acquired by Luxembourg-based spirits company Amber Beverage Group in 2018.

Amber Beverage UK ceases trading after falling into administration

After 27 years in business, ABG UK has ceased trading after attempts to save the business failed, according to The Grocer.

The company has now entered administration, with Danny Dartnaill and Tim Townley of BDO appointed joint administrators on October 19.

A spokesperson for BDO said: "Prior to the appointment of administrators, efforts were made to sell the business as a going concern, but this proved not to be possible."

The majority of the company’s 27 employees have been made redundant with immediate effect, though a small number have been retained temporarily to assist with the administration process.

Amber Beverage Group has been contacted for further details and comment.

Other UK companies that have closed or entered administration/liquidation in 2026

It has been a tough year for the UK high street, with several retailers entering administration or liquidation and others announcing widespread store closures.

Major high street brands Claire's and Quiz have been forced to close all their remaining stores after falling into administration.

UK fashion retailer Leading Labels is also set to close its remaining 15 stores after falling into liquidation in May.

Whitbread closed all its standalone branded restaurants across the UK last month, affecting five brands:

However, Queensway Inns and Common Table Group have now taken over 110 of these former Whitbread sites, saving them from closure.

TG Jones and the British Heart Foundation will also be closing around 150 stores each across the UK.

Wynsors World of Shoes is shutting 17 stores across the UK, with closing down sales already underway at several affected branches.

UK entertainment retailer Zavvi has also ceased trading after nearly 20 years, having collapsed into administration for a second time.

Australian stationery retailer Typo is also set to pull out of the UK in 2027, closing all its stores and ending online trading.

Other retailers have been forced to close stores this year, including:

Several UK travel companies have ceased trading or entered administration in 2026, including:

Wayfairer Travel Limited has also suspended all services "until further notice" as it looks to appoint an administrator.

Meanwhile, four UK airlines have fallen into administration or liquidation:

UK delivery company Yodel was phased out completely in July after being acquired by InPost.

Meanwhile, iconic fashion brand Nasty Gal has shut down its website after being sold by Debenhams in a deal worth around £12 million (US$16 million).

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It hasn't all been bad news for the UK high street, with several major brands announcing new store openings for 2026, including Joules, B&M, Aldi, M&S, and Superdrug.

Meanwhile, brands including Evans and Bodycare have returned to the UK high street this year after previously closing all their stores.

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