Alcohol manufacturer and distributor Amber Beverage Group (ABG) has completed an acquisition of a majority stake in Think Spirits, an independent distributor of spirit brands in Australia.

The agreement was announced last month and is expected to support ABG’s global expansion.

Amber Beverage Group CEO Seymour Ferreira said: “We, at ABG, are excited by the prospect of establishing a firm foundation in the important Australian and Asian markets and look forward to having Patrick and his exceptional team join us on our journey.”

“We, at ABG, are excited by the prospect of establishing a firm foundation in the important Australian and Asian markets.”

Established in 2004, Think Spirits distributes spirit brands through an innovative approach to on-premises and consumer marketing.

Thinks Spirits founder and managing director Patrick Borg said: “This is a big next step for Think Spirits and the team. We are all looking forward to bigger and better things.”

ABG is engaged in production and distribution of beverages in Australia, the Baltics, Russia, Mexico and the UK. The company exports and retails a comprehensive range of beverages, representing more than 600 own and third-party brands.

ABG also has a product portfolio of more than 130 brands, including Riga Black Balsam, Moskovskaya Vodka, Rooster Rojo Tequila and Cosmopolitan Diva.