Unlock the World's Next Premier Whisky and Spirits Market: A Bespoke CBBC Trade Mission to China
UK time:
09/11/2026 09:00
- 13/11/2026 17:00
Venue address:
Shanghai, Hangzhou and Beijing, China
The China-Britain Business Council's 2026 UK Whisky & Spirits Mission is a curated programme taking place from 9th-13th November in Shanghai, Hangzhou and Beijing.
It has been designed to give you invaluable access and insights, whether you are a seasoned player or new to the market.
It has been designed to give you invaluable access and insights, whether you are a seasoned player or new to the market.
Explore the programme in more depth here
For new and experienced whisky and spirits exporters to China:
- Fast-track your entry with expert market briefings and pre-arranged, 1-to-1 buyer
meetings - Gain foundational insights from store visits to regulatory roundtables
- Re-calibrate your strategy with the latest on-trade and off-trade landscape
- Build deeper relationships with key supply chain stakeholders
- Witness the competition firsthand by visiting leading distilleries in China
For bottle/art designers, travel tour operators, and others in the supply chain:
- Understand Chinese consumer preferences and premiumisation trends
- Secure contacts with China’s fastest-growing spirit brands seeking premium UK
craftsmanship - Promote Scotland through China’s whisky boom
Why this mission is different:
- Direct Pipeline: Pre-arranged, warm introductions to our database of qualified buyers
and partners - On-the-Ground Intelligence: CBBC sector experts guide every site visit, providing real time analysis and context
- Ecosystem-Wide Perspective: Engage with the entire value chain-from distributors and bartenders to regulators and local producers-in one trip
- Future-Focused Insight: Go beyond today’s market. Visit Chinese distilleries and meet CADA to understand the competitive and regulatory landscape of the next decade
- Post-Mission Partnership: Our support continues beyond the trip to help maximise the impact of your new connections