MONARQ Group has announced that it will exclusively distribute Ardnahoe Single Malt Scotch in the Caribbean and Latin America Domestic and Duty Free markets, as well US Duty Free. This strategic partnership marks a significant step for both companies, leveraging MONARQ’s established distribution network and market expertise to bring Ardnahoe’s distinct Islay single malt whisky […]
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Cruise listings, premium activations, highlight MONARQ’s regional power
With an impressive portfolio of top-name brands, MONARQ Group’s investment in its team and office has paid off as the independent distributor and marketer of premium alcoholic beverages has become one of the top players in the region. “Despite the political – and socio- economic challenges in South America and the general destocking at distributor […]
Japanese whisky and spirits producer Nikka Whisky and MONARQ Group extend strategic partnership to the Caribbean
Nikka Whisky has extended their partnership with MONARQ Group beyond the Mexican market to the Caribbean. Nikka Whisky was founded in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru, known as the father of Japanese Whisky, and is renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship and heritage, Under this strategic distribution agreement, MONARQ Group will leverage its extensive network and expertise […]
U.S. whiskey rides high in the Americas
U.S. whiskey has rebounded well across the Americas this year as the purchasing habits of traveling consumers become increasingly more adventurous, writes Joe Bates. The U.S. whiskey category enjoyed a very strong period of recovery in the duty free Americas market last year as international travel in the region rebounded from COVID-19, and consumer […]
Strong brands propel MONARQ Group to expansion and record business
MONARQ Group continues to go from strength to strength, growing its business in the Americas, and expanding its team to meet this rising demand. “2022 was our best year ever and 2023 started equally strong. Our organic growth has been strong throughout all categories, channels and markets,” MONARQ Group founder Robert de Monchy tells TMI. […]
How duty free retailers are tackling the supply-chain crisis
Keeping shelves restocked with wines and spirits has been a constant challenge for operators in the Americas. Joe Bates reports on a complex, post-COVID-19 issue. It is the post-pandemic business headache that won’t go away. The global supply-chain crisis has affected almost every industry, the duty free liquor business included. A complex network of interconnected […]
Monarq and Charleston Beverage Co. sign distribution deal
Monarq and Charleston Beverage Company have officially partnered to bring Charleston Mix Bloody Mary, the No.1 Craft Bloody Mary Mix in the U.S., to consumers throughout the region. The new distribution agreement covers the Caribbean, Latin America and USA Duty Free. Available in two flavors, the flagship original Bold & Spicy and the vegetable-based Fresh […]
MONARQ Group to distribute Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin in select markets in the region
MONARQ Group has signed an agreement with The Shed Distillery to represent Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin in the Caribbean as well as in select Latin America domestic and duty free markets. Launched in 2016, Super Premium Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin has seen year on year growth to 1.4m bottles in 2022 globally. It is one […]
Gin takes aim at the Americas, sees potential in Travel Retail
Gin may still be a modest category in the Americas, but it’s premiumizing fast and should be on the radar of duty free buyers, writes Joe Bates Gin is steadily resuming its growth curve in the Americas duty-free market following the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic over the past two years. The category is […]
Diversified product categories and customer base leads MONARQ Group from strength to strength
MONARQ Group strengthened its growing portfolio and focused on its core consumer groups to once again have its best year ever last year, MONARQ Managing Director Robert de Monchy tells TMI. “We are still in what seems to be the aftermath of the pandemic but 2021 was our best year ever and 2022 is following […]
Gosling – Castle Partners and MONARQ Group expand distribution partnership to USA Duty Free
MONARQ Group and Gosling-Castle Partners have expanded their distribution partnership to USA Duty Free. MONARQ has been distributing the Goslings portfolio for the past six years in the Caribbean and Latin America. As of July 1, MONARQ will also be the exclusive distributor for its portfolio in USA Duty Free, including the cruise ship channel. […]
LeVecke Corporation partners with MONARQ to drive strategic growth in Caribbean, Latin America and USA Duty Free
Drinks distributor MONARQ Group, and LeVecke Corporation, a leading beer, wine, and spirits producer, have announced a partnership in which MONARQ Group will be the exclusive Latin American and Caribbean domestic and duty free plus USA Duty Free distributor for the LeVecke Corporation’s line of spirits and RTD’s. Robert de Monchy, founder and CEO of […]
MONARQ Group reaches customers with digital innovations
As international tourism dried up MONARQ Group shifted its focus to digital marketing, social media and e-commerce, Managing Director Robert de Monchy tells TMI. To promote its brands on social media, the independent premium wine and spirits distributor launched MONARQ’s Social Club early on during the pandemic with overwhelmingly positive feedback from participants. The company […]
MONARQ Group to distribute Gruppo Montenegro brands
Italian spirits and food manufacturer Gruppo Montenegro and MONARQ Group have announced that beginning October 2019 MONARQ will be the exclusive Latin American and Caribbean domestic and duty free plus USA Duty Free distributor for Gruppo Montenegro and its portfolio of Italian spirits, including Amaro Montenegro, Select Aperitivo and Vecchia Romagna Brandy. Robert de Monchy, […]
Brown-Forman and MONARQ Group enter into Caribbean distribution partnership
Brown-Forman and MONARQ Group have entered into a regional distribution partnership in which MONARQ will represent the Brown-Forman portfolio in 16 Caribbean markets, effective July 1. “We are enthused to welcome MONARQ to the Brown-Forman family and look forward to working closely together to continue to grow our brands in these important Caribbean markets. Given the importance of the territory we took time […]
