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Comment: I see some possibility of notability in the references, but from the wiki article it is not clear what is notable about this company. Can you clearly demonstrate notability for the reviewer? KeepItGoingForward (talk) 00:34, 19 October 2024 (UTC)
The Whisky Exchange is a UK based retailer specialising in the sale of alcoholic drinks. Founded in 1999, the company operates a website and three London shops, as well as hosting a number of annual drinks shows.
History
[edit]The Whisky Exchange was founded by brothers Sukhinder and Rajbir Singh in 1999[1] building on their family's drinks shop, The Nest in West London, when their parents retired.[2]
Acquisition
[edit]In 2021, Pernod Ricard acquired The Whisky Exchange from Sukhinder and Rajbir Singh.[3] The Whisky Exchange has continued to operate as an independent entity within the Pernod Ricard portfolio since the acquisition.[4]
Store locations
[edit]In addition to its website, The Whisky Exchange has three physical retail locations across London: Covent Garden, Great Portland Street and London Bridge.
Events
[edit]The Whisky Exchange hosts multiple events each year, including several London-based shows:
- Whisky Show
- Champagne Show
- Rum Show
- Cognac Show
In 2025, the company is launching a Tequila and Mezcal Show.[5]
Awards
[edit]- Icons of Whisky Multiple Outlet Retailer of the Year 2021[6]
- Icons of Whisky Online Retailer of the Year 2021[6]
- International Wine Challenge Consumer Campaign of the Year 2022- 'Champagne Show 2021'[7]
- Drinks Business Online Retailer of the Year 2024[8]
- Drinks Retailing Awards Independent Spirits Retailer of the Year 2024[9]
References
[edit]- ^ Micallef, Joseph V. "How The Whisky Exchange Became The World's Largest Online Retailer Of Scotch". Forbes.
- ^ "Interview: Sukhinder Singh, The Whisky Exchange". Club Oenologique.
- ^ Kiely, Melita (October 24, 2023). "Sukhinder Singh on selling The Whisky Exchange". The Spirits Business.
- ^ "'Every business gets to a point where the step up is big' – Interview – Sukhinder Singh, The Whisky Exchange". Drinks Retailing. September 28, 2021.
- ^ Carruthers, Nicola (April 26, 2024). "Whisky Exchange to host Tequila and Mezcal Show". The Spirits Business.
- ^ a b "Icons of Whisky RoW 2021 winners announced". whiskymag.com.
- ^ Ltd, William Reed. "IWC Industry Awards UK 2024 - Winners 2022". iwcindustryawards.com.
- ^ Evison, James (May 21, 2024). "The Drinks Business Awards 2024 winners announced". The Drinks Business.
- ^ "Drinks Retailing Awards 2024 winners announced". Drinks Retailing. February 7, 2024.
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