Why partner with the Neilson Group
- Award-winning brands: International Spirits Challenge Gold 2024 for Glenmaster Classic, Glen Flagler Single Malt and Highland Reserve; World's Best Polish Vodka 2022 for Extill; IWSC Gold with 95 points for Zouk.
- A complete portfolio: single malt, blended malt and blended Scotch whisky, organic single-estate vodka, Belgian and Bavarian beer and certified European wines.
- Provenance buyers trust: whiskies distilled, aged and bottled in Scotland; vodkas made from organic rye from a single estate in Poland and certified organic under EU rules.
- A global group with companies and bases across Europe, the UK, North America, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and India.
Partnership models
Importer and distributor
Import and distribute the Neilson Maisons in your country, supplying retail, hospitality and wholesale customers.
Brand and territory partner
An alternative to a traditional alcohol franchise for entrepreneurs who want established, award-winning brands in a defined territory. Exclusivity is agreed case by case.
Travel retail and duty-free
Collector's editions, limited decanters and gold-medal Scotch for airports, border shops and on-board retail.
Hospitality, retail and gifting
Signature serves, tastings and gifting editions for luxury hotels, bars, fine retailers and corporate clients.
How to import alcohol into your country
The exact rules depend on where you are, but most countries require the same building blocks. Check the details with your local customs and excise authority or a trade adviser.
1. A registered company and the right licences
An import licence or permit for alcoholic beverages, and in many countries a wholesale or distribution licence and excise or tax registration.
2. Compliant labelling
Labels or stickers in the local language showing the importer, alcohol strength and volume, plus any health warnings your country requires.
3. Documents for customs
Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and, where needed, certificates of analysis or free sale. The Neilson Group provides product information and export documentation for its partners.
4. Duties, storage and logistics
Import duties and excise taxes, bonded or licensed storage, and a logistics partner for shipping and clearance.
How to apply
Tell us about your company, your market and the channels you serve. We review every application, recommend the Maisons that suit your market, arrange samples for evaluation and agree pricing, volumes and territory with qualified partners.
Start the conversation
Global toll-free and WhatsApp: +1 310 901 1192 · info@neilsonglobal.com
Questions from prospective partners
How do I become an alcohol distributor?
Register a company, obtain the import or wholesale alcohol licences your country requires, and secure supply agreements with brand owners. The Neilson Group appoints qualified importers and distributors for its award-winning Scotch whisky and organic vodka; apply through the partnership form, WhatsApp +1 310 901 1192 or info@neilsonglobal.com.
How do I import alcohol into my country?
Importing alcohol usually requires an import licence or permit, excise or tax registration, label approval in the local language and customs clearance with duties paid. Rules vary by country, so check with your local customs and excise authority. Neilson provides the product information and export documentation importers need.
Is there an alcohol franchise opportunity with Neilson?
Instead of a traditional franchise, the Neilson Group appoints brand and territory partners, giving entrepreneurs who are starting an alcohol business access to gold-medal brands. Territory arrangements, including exclusivity, are agreed case by case.
Which brands can I distribute?
Glen Flagler, Glenmaster and Islebrae Scotch whisky, Extill, Zouk and Haute organic single-estate vodka, Langlauf Belgian and Bavarian beer, and certified European wines.