MONARQ Group seals distribution partnership with Lyre's Non-Alcoholic spirit Co.
MONARQ and Lyre’s have officially partnered through a distribution agreement for Latin America and the Caribbean. Consumers in this part of the world will soon have the option to enjoy a premium no or low alcoholic drink- simply by ‘Making it a Lyre’s.’ Lyre’s is the world’s most awarded non-alcoholic spirits brand, boasting the globe’s widest portfolio of premium, true to taste non-alcoholic spirits, ready-to-drink cocktails and an Italian-style sparkling. MONARQ is a leading import, distribution and marketing group of premium alcoholic beverages throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as the USA Duty Free channel.
MONARQ’s Managing Director, Robert de Monchy, says; “we are pleased to announce our regional distribution partnership with Lyre’s; the world’s leading range of exquisite non-alcoholic spirits capable of crafting virtually any no or low alcoholic cocktail.”
Founded in 2019 by Mark Livings and Carl Hartmann, Lyre’s range of 18 distinct non-alcoholic spirit variants, 5 ready to drink 250ml mixed cocktails, and Classico Grande 750ml, a non-alcoholic Italian-style sparkling, has been impossibly crafted to recreate the flavours of the most classic, time-tested drinks. Selling an average of one bottle every 30 seconds in over 60 countries, you can recreate 90% of the world’s favourite cocktails in a non-alcoholic format with Lyre’s.
Lyre's Co-Founders Mark Livings and Carl Hartmann (left to right)
“Lyre’s created their spirits to taste like the classics they pay homage to,” de Monchy adds. “It sources the finest all natural essences, extracts and distillates from the four corners of the globe – Lyre’s is quite simply the finest range of non-alcoholic classic spirits, and we are ready to introduce this wonderful brand to our part of the world.”
Lyre’s SVP Europe & LATAM, Jacco van Vliet says, “Lyre’s was created to change the way the world drinks, ensuring that anyone, anywhere, can order a premium non-alcoholic sophisticated serve, without compromise. This new partnership further strengthens our ambition as MONARQ is the leading independent regional import, distribution & marketing group of premium beverages in Latin America and the Caribbean. I look forward to working with Robert and his dedicated team of experienced professionals in bringing our delicious, premium non-alcoholic drinks to even more people throughout the Americas.”
“Our companies share the DNA of being daring, innovative and ahead of the curve and we are looking forward to working together with the Lyre’s team,” finishes de Monchy.
Robert de Monchy, Managing Director MONARQ
Lyre’s recently took out top honours at the prestigious Tales of the Cocktail Foundations Spirited Awards, winning Best New Spirit or Cocktail Ingredient for its Lyre’s Italian Orange – a vibrantly red Italian bitter Aperitif alternative. The award marks the first time a non-alcoholic spirit was recognized and demonstrates that Lyre’s is changing the way the world drinks.
In 2022 alone, Lyre’s extended its range of premium non-alcoholic spirits offering by four, introducing Agave Blanco Spirit, Agave Reserva Spirit, Pink London Spirit, and its premium non-alcoholic whisky-style beverage, Highland Malt.
Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic Spirits is a range of 18 alcohol-free classic spirits, five ready to drink cans and a non-alcoholic sparkling wine, created using a unique understanding of food science and flavour architecture. Founded in 2019 by entrepreneurs Mark Livings and Carl Hartmann, the range is the world’s most comprehensive and awarded solution for mindful drinking, equivalent to the most popular spirits in a non-alcoholic format. Lyre’s portfolio of premium non-alcoholic spirits is capable of crafting 90% of the world’s best-selling cocktails. A frictionless swap of a Lyre’s non-alcoholic spirit for the original alcoholic ingredient delivers all the benefits of a premium sophisticated serve without compromise. Lyre’s currently sells one bottle every 30 seconds in over 60 countries across multiple channels, including direct-to-consumer, and in leading restaurants, bars, hotels, retailers, and airlines. All products are vegan, and packaging is 100% recyclable. Lyre’s was created to change the way the world drinks. Simply choose your drink and make it a Lyre’s. Visit lyres.co.
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