Liquidators have been appointed to MWH Wine Merchants Limited, a UK-based wholesaler of wine, beer, spirits, and other alcoholic beverages. Thomas Edward Guthrie and John William Rimmer of BRI Business Recovery were appointed on May 13 to oversee the winding up of operations. Liquidation is the legal process of shutting down a business, often involving the sale of assets to generate cash for creditors and shareholders.
Company Background and Reputation
The company, also known as MWH Wines, is an award-winning independent wine merchant based in Reading. It offered a variety of fine and rare wines, shipping worldwide. The business was well-regarded, with several five-star reviews on Trustpilot. One December 2025 review praised director Michael Hall for rescuing a birthday gift, while an April 2024 review commended the service for sourcing vintage port. A third review from August 2021 highlighted a special anniversary purchase.
Recent Industry Context
This liquidation follows a similar event months earlier, when Chase Distillery Limited, a major UK gin distillery producing half a million bottles annually, went into liquidation. Chase Distillery, owned by Diageo, underwent restructuring leading to the closure of its original production site.
