Amber Distribution

What Amber Distribution does

Amber Distribution Lithuania operates as the Lithuanian retail arm of Amber Beverage Group, running amberdrinks.lt, a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, supplemented by a single physical retail location at Metalo g. 2B in Vilnius. The company serves adult consumers (20+) in Lithuania seeking access to premium imported beverages, with a customer base spanning wine enthusiasts, spirit collectors, and gift buyers across the country. The bulk of demand is fulfilled online with next-business-day delivery in Vilnius and free shipping on orders exceeding €50.

The platform offers approximately 510 SKUs across five primary categories: wine (259+ products from France, Spain, Italy, Chile, Argentina, New Zealand, and other regions), spirits (230+ products covering whiskey, vodka, gin, brandy, cognac, rum, tequila, and balsam), beer/cider/cocktails (21+ products), food (Italian products including Giffard syrups, Torres olive oil, ready-made meals, Pfanner juices, and San Pellegrino beverages), and cocktail kits (80+ bundled recipes). The technology stack is a standard Magento storefront using the ICT/Porto theme, with conventional rule-based product filtering by price, origin, appellation, color, grape variety, taste, and ABV. No proprietary AI, machine-learning, or advanced technology features are disclosed. The catalog is anchored by major global brands including Glenfiddich, Monkey Shoulder, Grant's, Tullamore D.E.W., Stoli, Hendrick's, Villa Maria, Casillero del Diablo, Torres, KAH Tequila, Rooster Rojo, and Riga Black Balsam.

The business model is straightforward retail: one-time unit purchases at listed retail prices ranging from approximately €1 to €500+, distributed domestically through the company's own e-commerce platform and physical store. The company does not appear to operate B2B or wholesale channels from this entity. Commercial leverage comes from the parent group's brand relationships — Stoli Group, Heineken, and William Grant & Sons are listed as core-tier partners — which secure supply of premium international labels. Customer acquisition relies on organic social media (Facebook, Instagram), the e-commerce website's content (tasting notes, food pairings, cocktail recipes), and email newsletters. Revenue, headcount, and founding year are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Amber Distribution

Legal name

Amber Distribution Lithuania

Website

https://amberdrinks.lt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Amber Distribution Lithuania is the Lithuanian B2C e-commerce and retail arm of Amber Beverage Group, operating amberdrinks.lt and a Vilnius store to sell premium imported wines, spirits, beers, cocktail kits, and food to adult Lithuanian consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Alcoholic Beverage Retail

NAICS

Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320)

akta.pro primary industry

Alcohol Subscription & Wine Clubs (Retail) (CRANABAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Alcohol Subscription Clubs & Membership Retail (CRANAAAI)

Keywords

• Online liquor retail
• Premium beverage distribution
• Wine e-commerce
• Spirits retail store
• Cocktail kit sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Vilnius

HQ country

Lithuania

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. E-commerce Retail Sales: Direct retail sales of alcoholic beverages through the amberdrinks.lt e-commerce platform. The company imports and sells wines, spirits, beers, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages to Lithuanian consumers. Revenue is generated through per-transaction sales at listed prices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Amber Distribution Lithuania operates amberdrinks.lt, a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform and physical retail store in Vilnius that imports and sells premium wines, spirits, beers, ready-to-drink cocktails, non-alcoholic beverages, and complementary food items to Lithuanian adult consumers. The catalog spans 259+ wine SKUs, 230+ spirit SKUs, and 21+ beer/cider/cocktail SKUs sourced from global producers (France, Spain, Italy, Scotland, Ireland, USA, Japan, Mexico, Latvia), supplemented by 80+ cocktail recipe kits. Services include expert consultation for beverage selection and next-business-day delivery in Vilnius with free shipping above €50.

Product overview

Amber Distribution operates amberdrinks.lt, a Lithuanian B2C e-commerce platform for alcoholic beverages and related food products. The core offering is the online retail store built on the Magento (ICT/Porto) platform, which is flanked by a network of product sub-brands across five primary categories: (1) Wine — spanning red, white, rosé, sparkling, champagne, and non-alcoholic wines from ~259 SKUs, sourced from Spain, France, Italy, Chile, Argentina, Georgia, New Zealand, and Germany; (2) Beer, Cider & Cocktails — 21 SKUs of traditional and craft beers, ciders (Strongbow), and ready-to-drink cocktails (Coppa, MG Spirit, Desperados) from the Netherlands, UK, Spain, Latvia, and USA; (3) Spirits — 230+ SKUs covering whiskey (Glenfiddich, Grant's, Monkey Shoulder, Tullamore D.E.W.), vodka (Stoli, Reyka, Gradus), gin (Hendrick's, GIN MG, Cross Keys), brandy (Torres, Grand Cavalier), cognac (Monnet, Hine), rum (Bayou, Demon's Share), tequila (KAH, Rooster Rojo, Cenote), and balsam (Riga Black Balsam); (4) Food — Italian food products including Giffard syrups, Torres olive oil, Pfanner juices, and ready-made meals; and (5) Cocktail Kits — 80+ cocktail recipe kits pairing branded spirits with mixers. The company is part of Amber Beverage Group, with physical store presence in Vilnius, Lithuania.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wine (Vynas) Online category of imported wines available for purchase by Lithuanian consumers, with filtering by price, origin, region, appellation, color, grape variety, taste, and ABV; price range approximately €5 to €500+ per bottle.
• Beer, Cider and Cocktails (Alus, sidras ir kokteiliai) Online category of imported traditional and craft beers, ciders, and ready-to-drink cocktails sold to Lithuanian consumers, including alcohol-free options.
• Spirits (Stiprieji) Online category of imported premium spirits sold to Lithuanian consumers, with detailed product filtering by ABV and brand.
• Food (Maistas) Online category of food items and accompaniments sold to Lithuanian consumers as complements to beverage purchases.
• Cocktail Kits (Kokteilių rinkiniai) Curated cocktail and mocktail kits with measured ingredients and recipe instructions, sold to Lithuanian consumers for at-home cocktail preparation.
• Other Drinks (Kiti gėrimai) Online category of non-alcoholic beverages sold to Lithuanian consumers as mixers, daily refreshment, and alcohol alternatives.
• Amber Drinks E-commerce Platform Consumer-facing online retail platform enabling Lithuanian adult consumers to browse, filter, and purchase imported alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, food, and cocktail kits, with next-business-day delivery in Vilnius and nationwide Lithuanian shipping.
• Amber Drinks Physical Retail Store (Vilnius) Physical retail location in Vilnius offering in-store browsing, immediate product availability, and on-site expert consultation for beverage selection.

Quantifiable outcome

• 259 wine products from multiple countries available for online purchase
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Stoli GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationStoli Group is listed as a partner/supplier of premium vodka and other spirits products. Products include Stoli Premium vodka, Stoli Vanilla, Stoli Cucumber, Stoli Ginger Beer, and flavored vodkas.
• HeinekencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHeineken is listed as a partner for beer products distributed through amberdrinks.lt in Lithuania.
• William Grant & SonscoreTechnology or IntegrationWilliam Grant & Sons is listed as a partner/supplier for premium whisky products including Glenfiddich, Balvenie, and Monkey Shoulder brands.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Vivino: Global wine marketplace and community app enabling users to scan, rate, and buy wine. Comparable to Amber Distribution on the wine enthusiast/community and content-led discovery side, with overlap on premium imported wine purchasing behavior.

Regional players

• Wolt: Nordic/Baltic delivery platform operating in Lithuania and across the region with alcohol delivery partnerships. Comparable as a regional delivery player that overlaps with Amber Distribution on quick-commerce alcohol in the Baltic geography.

Direct peers

• Master of Malt: UK-based online specialist spirits retailer with broad premium assortment, tasting notes, and cocktail content. Comparable to Amber Distribution's spirits-led DTC model with deep content and curated cocktail kits.
• Drizly: US-based DTC alcohol delivery platform offering broad wine, beer, and spirits assortments with rapid home delivery. Directly comparable to Amber Distribution's DTC alcohol e-commerce model, though operating at much larger US scale.
• The Whisky Exchange: Specialty online spirits retailer with deep single malt and premium whisky assortment, plus curated content. Highly comparable to Amber Distribution's extensive whiskey offering (Glenfiddich, Monkey Shoulder, Grant's, Tullamore) and enthusiast focus.
• ReserveBar: Premium spirits and wine DTC platform featuring rare and allocated bottles plus gifting. Directly comparable to Amber Distribution's premium/ultra-premium positioning (Vega Sicilia, aged Glenfiddich) and gifting-driven assortment.
• Wine.com: Largest US online wine retailer with deep assortment, expert content, tasting notes, and food pairing. Highly comparable to Amber Distribution's wine-led assortment (~259 SKUs), curation focus, and content-driven merchandising approach.
• Flaviar: Spirits subscription club and DTC retailer offering curated tasting sets, premium bottles, and content around whiskey, gin, and other spirits. Comparable to Amber Distribution's premium spirits assortment (230+ SKUs) and expert/content-led differentiation.
• Naked Wines: DTC wine retailer and subscription club sourcing directly from independent winemakers globally. Comparable to Amber Distribution on the wine DTC + club/customer-relationship model and premium imported assortment.

Broad incumbents

• Total Wine & More: Largest US specialty retailer of wine, beer, and spirits with both extensive online catalog and many physical superstores. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the multi-category premium alcohol retail space, though much larger and store-led.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ADLTpersonalas
• Instagraminstagram.com/amberdrinkslt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/amber-distribution-lithuania

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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