Wine Hunters LLC

What Wine Hunters LLC does

Wine Hunters LLC is a Kyiv-based Ukrainian importer, distributor, and brand promoter of premium international alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, founded in 2019. The company holds exclusive Ukrainian import rights for a portfolio of 30+ internationally recognized wine and spirits brands — including Baron Philippe de Rothschild (Mouton Cadet, Escudo Rojo), Gérard Bertrand, Ron Barceló, Dead Man's Fingers, Villa Sandi, Tasca d'Almerita, Dal Cero, El Tequileño, Langley's Gin, and Berkshire Gin — and has expanded into 30+ non-alcoholic and food brands (Lobsters tonics, Dolomia mineral water, Artisan mixers, The Good Guys kombucha, plus Italian and Spanish ambient food producers). It serves four primary channels: HoReCa (hotels, restaurants, cafes) via dedicated regional sales managers and sommelier training; specialized and chain retail through the OKWINE network (100+ stores, the largest specialty wine chain in Ukraine) and OKWINE Web Market; corporate clients through events, gifting, and bespoke beverage services; and online distribution via Ukrainian e-commerce platforms.

Wine Hunters earns revenue through wholesale distribution margins on the products it sells into these channels, with quote-based B2B pricing. Its go-to-market combines direct field sales (15+ regional managers across Kyiv, Lviv, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Odesa, and other cities), partnerships with national distributors, and event-driven brand-building (own Wine Hunters Roadshow, plus participation in Be Wine, BAROMETER, Kyiv Whisky Festival, and SALT National Restaurant Awards). The company has built an integrated ecosystem including the OKWINE retail chain (founded 2012, related company), OKWINE School (sommelier training in partnership with the Association of Sommeliers of Ukraine), the Not Only Wine restobar concept, and an in-house logistics system enabling nationwide delivery. Core technology is non-proprietary and not a differentiator — competitive advantage sits in exclusive supplier mandates, distribution scale and logistics, and the multi-channel brand ecosystem rather than in technology IP.

Name

Wine Hunters LLC

Legal name

Wine Hunters LLC

Website

https://winehunters.ua

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Wine Hunters LLC is a Kyiv-based Ukrainian importer and distributor of premium international alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage brands, serving HoReCa, retail chains, corporate clients, and online channels across Ukraine, operating the OKWINE chain of 100+ specialized wine stores.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wine and Spirits Distribution

NAICS

Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (42482), Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (4248), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320)

SIC

Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Alcohol Importers & Brand Owners (Wholesale) (CRAOAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine Retail (Bottle Shops & Wine Merchants) (CRANABAB), Fine Wine & Luxury Spirits Retail (CRANABAE)

Keywords

• Wine and spirits distribution
• Alcoholic beverage importing
• HoReCa beverage supply
• Premium spirits portfolio
• Non-alcoholic beverage distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Kyiv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wine and spirits distribution: Import and distribution of alcoholic beverages including wines, spirits, rum, whisky, gin, and champagne. Revenue generated through mark-up on products sold to HoReCa, retail chains, and corporate clients.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Wine Hunters LLC is an importer and distributor of premium international wine and spirits brands in Ukraine. The company holds official importer/distributor rights for over 30 alcoholic brands (Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Gérard Bertrand, Dead Man's Fingers, Ron Barceló, Villa Sandi, Tasca d'Almerita, Dal Cero, El Tequileño and others) and 30+ non-alcoholic brands (Lobsters tonics, Dolomia mineral water, Artisan mixers, The Good Guys kombucha, food products). It distributes via HoReCa, specialized retail, retail chains, corporate clients, and online channels, and operates the OKWINE chain of 100+ wine stores, OKWINE School sommelier training program, and the Not Only Wine restobar project.

Product overview

Wine Hunters LLC is a Ukrainian wine and spirits importer and distributor founded in 2019, operating a comprehensive portfolio of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The core offering includes an extensive alcoholic beverages portfolio featuring over 30 international wine and spirit brands (Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Gérard Bertrand, Dead Man's Fingers, Ron Barceló, Villa Sandi, and others), supported by a growing non-alcoholic segment including Lobsters tonic water, Dolomia mineral water, Artisan mixers, and The Good Guys kombucha. The company operates through multiple channels: specialized retail (OKWINE chain of 100+ stores), HoReCa distribution, corporate events services, online distribution, and direct contracts with manufacturers. Key projects include OKWINE chain, OKWINE School sommelier training, OKWINE web-market, and Not Only Wine restobar. The company provides complete B2B services including corporate gifts, tastings, bartender services, and event drink curation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OKWINE: Chain of specialized wine stores and online alcohol web-market in Ukraine, founded in 2012
• OKWINE School
• Not Only Wine
• okwine.ua

Products and services

• Alcoholic Beverages Distribution Import and wholesale distribution of over 30 international alcoholic beverage brands (wines, rums, whiskies, tequilas, gins, champagnes) to HoReCa, retail chains, and specialized retail across Ukraine.
• Non-Alcoholic Beverages and Food Distribution Distribution of 30+ non-alcoholic brands including premium tonics, mineral water, kombucha, mixers, and food products across Ukraine.
• HoReCa Channel Distribution B2B supply of wines and spirits to hotels, restaurants, and cafes, including personalized assortment selection, staff trainings, and tastings.
• Corporate Events & Gift Services Full B2B service for corporate clients including event organization, corporate gifts, gastro evenings, tastings, bartender services, and personalized drink selection.
• OKWINE Chain of Wine Stores Retail chain of 100+ specialized wine stores across Ukraine, the largest specialized wine retail network in the country.
• OKWINE School Sommelier Training Sommelier training school for staff and industry professionals, inspired by leading experts and the Association of Sommeliers of Ukraine.
• Not Only Wine Restobar Wine-focused restaurant-bar project from OKWINE Wine Hunters creators, serving wine and accompanying food.
• OKWINE Web Market Online Store Largest alcohol e-commerce store in Ukraine, offering wines, spirits, and related products online.
• Nationwide Logistics and Distribution System Own flexible logistics system enabling timely delivery of beverage products across all of Ukraine, including regional cities and HoReCa/retail customers.
• Dead Man's Fingers Rum Brand Distribution Distribution of Dead Man's Fingers rum brand in Ukraine with over 20 flavor variants including Spiced, Mango, Raspberry, Coconut, Coffee, Hemp, and Tequila Cream Liqueurs.

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gérard BertrandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2020Official importer of Gérard Bertrand wines from Languedoc, one of the leading wine experts from Southern France.
• Ron BarcelócoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2020Ron Barceló is one of the top five rums in the world market. Wine Hunters represents this premium Dominican rum brand in Ukraine.
• Baron Philippe de RothschildcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019Wine Hunters became official importer and distributor of Baron Philippe de Rothschild wines in Ukraine since 2019. Portfolio includes Mouton Cadet and Escudo Rojo.
• Dead Man's FingerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019Sensational rum brand that Wine Hunters introduced to Ukraine market. Features unique flavors including Spiced, Mango, Raspberry, Cherry, and Cream Liqueurs.
• Villa SandicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019Italian sparkling wine producer, record holder for most prestigious awards. Known for Prosecco and premium Italian wines.
• Tasca d'AlmeritacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019Prestigious Sicilian wine producer, record holder for most prestigious awards. Family winery collecting highest scores from wine critics.
• Dal CerocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019Italian wine producer known for high-quality wines and multiple prestigious awards.
• BarahondaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019Spanish organic wines producer with progressive approach to viticulture.
• OKWINEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019Largest network of specialized wine stores in Ukraine, founded in 2012. Wine Hunters related company and key distribution partner.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Stock Spirits Group: CEE-focused branded spirits producer and distributor with multi-country distribution. Comparable business model of owning and distributing branded spirits across regional markets.

Broad incumbents

• Halewood International: UK-based multi-category drinks producer and distributor with overlapping brands (Dead Man's Fingers, Dead Rabbit, Lambrini, etc.). Comparable multi-brand international distribution model.
• Pernod Ricard: Global wine and spirits giant with premium portfolio (including brands that compete directly with Wine Hunters' principals). Operates own distribution networks worldwide, including Ukraine.
• Brown-Forman: Global premium spirits company (Jack Daniel's, Woodford Reserve, Korbel). Operates own import and distribution infrastructure and competes for premium HoReCa shelf space.
• Accolade Wines: One of the world's largest wine companies, distributing multi-origin branded wines globally. Comparable in aggregating international wine brands for distribution across multiple markets.
• Treasury Wine Estates: Global wine producer and distributor (Penfolds, Wolf Blass, 19 Crimes). Comparable in premium wine portfolio curation and multi-region distribution model.
• Roust Corporation: One of the largest integrated spirits producers and distributors in Central and Eastern Europe, with broad brand portfolio and similar regional distribution focus.

Direct peers

• Bayadera Group: Largest Ukrainian alcohol holding company, importing and distributing premium spirits and wines across HoReCa and retail. Direct competitor in the same channels with overlapping international brand portfolios.
• Global Spirits: Major Ukrainian producer and distributor of spirits and wines with nationwide logistics. Competes head-to-head with Wine Hunters across import, wholesale, and HoReCa channels in Ukraine.

Emerging players

• Quintessential Brands Group: Multi-category spirits group (gin, whiskey, Irish cream) with international brand portfolio. Comparable in building premium spirits brand portfolio with multi-market distribution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@WineHuntersUA
• Facebookfacebook.com/WineHuntersUkraine
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wine-hunters-llc
• Instagraminstagram.com/winehuntersukraine

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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