Helping Boutique Alcohol Brands Break Into Global Markets
Ready to raise the BAR with your business? At Benstead Abbey Resources (BAR), we specialise in import and export consultancy for boutique wine producers, craft breweries, and artisan distilleries. Whether you're looking to bring your products into the UK or expand internationally — especially to the US — we provide expert, tailored support that gets results.
Why Choose Us?
Industry Expertise with a Hands-On Approach
With over 20 years’ experience in the alcohol industry, we understand the complexities of navigating compliance, logistics, and market entry – especially in highly regulated regions like the UK and the US.
At Benstead Abbey Resources, we don’t just advise – we work alongside you. Whether you’re a boutique winery entering the UK for the first time or a UK distillery preparing to export to the US, we offer practical, strategic support that’s tailored to your business and your goals.
Our Services
What We Do
At Benstead Abbey Resources (BAR), we help boutique alcohol brands grow through strategic import and export consultancy.
Whether you're a small winery looking to enter the UK market, or a UK distillery preparing to expand into the US, we offer practical, flexible support backed by 20+ years of industry experience.
We provide a tailored range of consulting services to help drinks businesses succeed – from early-stage planning to long-term market expansion. Whether you need support with project management, vineyard consultancy, market research, or import/export logistics, we’re here to help at every step.
Our Expertise
From vineyard to market shelf, we support every stage of your alcohol brand’s growth. Our team combines deep industry knowledge with hands-on experience in production, import/export logistics, distribution, and trade relationships.
We’ve helped boutique producers:
Enter the UK and US markets successfully
Navigate complex alcohol regulations with confidence
Build commercial strategies that get their products into the right hands
What Sets Us Apart
Hands-on, personalised consultancy with direct access to our team of alcohol trade experts
UK and US-based support for seamless coordination, compliance, and market access
Extensive knowledge of alcohol production – from vineyard and distillery operations to bottling and labelling
End-to-end import/export support for alcohol brands, including logistics, compliance, and customs
Sales and marketing expertise for alcohol brands targeting the restaurant, bar, and hospitality sectors