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Helmsman Imports Craft Spirits Takeover will close BCB London on 12 May<\/p>\nNew York-based importer Helmsman Imports will host a Craft Spirits Takeover at The Star by Liverpool Street after BCB London.<\/p>\n
Helmsman Imports Craft Spirits Takeover will close BCB London on 12 May<\/p>\n
Taking place on 12 May from 6.30pm, the takeover will offer attendees an opportunity to network in a relaxed setting.<\/p>\n
The event serves as an after-hours continuation of the last day of BCB London (11-12 May), focusing on the brands in Helmsman\u2019s portfolio alongside the bartenders, operators, and founders who drive the on-trade.<\/p>\n
The evening features curated offerings from featured spirit partners, live karaoke, and competitive prizes, structured around what the company describes as \u2018equal parts discovery and delight\u2019.<\/p>\n
At the centre of the event are four brands: Brazilian Avu\u00e1 Cacha\u00e7a<\/a>, Paladar Tequila, Casa Malka Tequila<\/a>, and Tarsier Southeast Asian Spirit<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Artisan Drinks Co will provide cocktail mixer support, with Beetle Juice Events managing the event production.<\/p>\n The Spirits Business is the media partner for the evening.<\/p>\n The BCB London Craft Spirits Takeover is part of Helmsman\u2019s broader participation at the 2026 trade show. It represents a discussion about the American market, involving individuals who have navigated it from both sides of the importer relationship.<\/p>\n Jeff Diego, founder and CEO of Helmsman Imports, commented on the company\u2019s role at BCB London: \u201cHelmsman is at BCB not just as an importer, but as a fellow founder. We have built brands, lost sleep over compliance deadlines, and learned the hard way what it takes to earn a place in the American market.<\/p>\n \u201cThat experience is not a footnote to what we do. It is the whole reason we built Helmsman.\u201d<\/p>\n Helmsman Imports functions as a Tier 1 importer of record within the US three-tier distribution system.<\/p>\n The company has five warehouses located in New Jersey, New York, Florida, and California. Currently, Helmsman Imports manages more than 120 brands of both domestically and internationally produced spirits.<\/p>\n Spaces for the London takeover are limited, and registration is now available through Eventbrite under Helmsman Imports Craft Spirits Takeover.<\/p>\n Interested parties can also register directly at eventbrite.com\/e\/helmsman-imports-presents-craft-spirits-takeover-at-bcb-london-tickets-1988481277028.<\/p>\n Related news<\/p>\n \n \n
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