How to go about sourcing whisky in bulk for international export?

[Ar808]

I'd like to export to India but not sure where to start. Would I contact distilleries directly to get prices or what's the best way to get the cheapest wholesale prices?

 

[Scalloway]

I don't know what would bé the cheapest but this distillery came up on google.

Bulk & Own Label | Bulk Whisky & Own Label | Angus Dundee

We have earned an outstanding reputation for exporting bulk whisky and developing own-label products for our customers.

www.angusdundee.co.uk

 

[IanSuth]

Check the tariffs

I seem to remember a commentary on the proposed trade deal with India saying that one of the big hope fors was a reduction in the tariff on whisky as it was huge to protect the domestice Indian distilleries.

If that is the case you are going to have to have a marketing campaign based on quality, pedigree and heritage not price and that might affect your sourcing

 

[Picture Bute]

Check the tariffs

I seem to remember a commentary on the proposed trade deal with India saying that one of the big hope fors was a reduction in the tariff on whisky as it was huge to protect the domestice Indian distilleries.

If that is the case you are going to have to have a marketing campaign based on quality, pedigree and heritage not price and that might affect your sourcing

Fairly sure I read somewhere that France is the biggest importer of Scotch Whisky, followed by India, so they already bay a lot, even with current tariffs.

 

[IanSuth]

Fairly sure I read somewhere that France is the biggest importer of Scotch Whisky, followed by India, so they already bay a lot, even with current tariffs.

Didnt say they didnt - just changes how you sell doesnt it - if high tariff you need to push the high end heritage nature of your product so you can charge a premium price to cover the tariffs

 

[Picture Bute]

Didnt say they didnt - just changes how you sell doesnt it - if high tariff you need to push the high end heritage nature of your product so you can charge a premium price to cover the tariffs

Ok Mr Touchy. I was merely pointing out that India already buys a lot of whisky (more to the OP than anything else). Wring out your underwear and calm down.

 

[Paul Kelly ICHYB]

Do you want branded or OEM?

If OEM, buying in bulk and bottling local might have several advantages.

 

[Ar808]

Check the tariffs

I seem to remember a commentary on the proposed trade deal with India saying that one of the big hope fors was a reduction in the tariff on whisky as it was huge to protect the domestice Indian distilleries.

If that is the case you are going to have to have a marketing campaign based on quality, pedigree and heritage not price and that might affect your sourcing

The tarrifs are steep. 150% import tax for one among a lot of other taxes and expenses. I have an Indian partner who is doing all the numbers and legality side. So it all depends on what price i can source whisky in bulk.

 

[scstock]

Do you need anyone to do quality control? Asking for a friend.

 

[Gyumri]

I'd like to export to India but not sure where to start. Would I contact distilleries directly to get prices or what's the best way to get the cheapest wholesale prices?

Try here for starters:

https://www.scotch-whisky.org.uk/downloads/MembersDirectory.pdf