A safe pair of hands, recognised by industry titans
Industry testimonials
"Ben is very professional but charming and gracious. I was a supplier to his company in a former life. He was tough, but always fair and the door was always open. He clearly has a great future."
Dr James Espey OBE - Awarded the Wine and Spirit Industry Lifetime Achievement Award for service and contribution to the Scotch Whisky Industry. Awarded an OBE for services to the Whisky Industry in the Queen's Birthday Honours List
"Over the years I have bought and sold hundreds or even thousands of the worlds most collectable bottles with Ben. The pricing and access are second to none and I always have 100% faith in the provenance of the stocks."
Giuseppe Begnoni - Globally revered whisky collector who has amassed the world's largest collection of +40000 bottles
"Ben built a superb business and I cannot recommend him highly enough. I've found him to be proactive, communicative, astute and professional in all aspects and it's a real pleasure to have business dealings with him."
Richard Frost - Chairman Paradoxe Beverages / Former MD Moet Hennessy
"Having known and worked with Ben as a friend and supplier (William Grant) since 2014, he is a real professional with an excellent understanding and knowledge of the global spirits and wine business! He is just as calm and composed when spending millions on buying rare parcels of whiskies as he is with negotiating commercial listings and investment agreements with global brands."
Rajiv Bhatia - Drinks industry veteran and Master of the Quaich
"I have known Ben for a number of years. He is a strong strategic thinker and highly focused negotiator who engages effectively with suppliers, always with the consumer and the opportunity in mind."
George Thompson - Member of Master Court of Maltmen and Keeper of the Quaich
"Dear Ben, I have met so many traders in the world but your knowledge and communication skills on the drinks industry is outstanding."
Shyam Bhatia - Mother Teresa Award recipient and revered wine collector
"Having known Ben for over 20 years I can say that he is one of the most straightforward and open people to deal with, bringing a combination of deep knowledge and real humanity to the industry"
Giles Cooper - Buying Director Chelsea Vintners
"Working with Ben Odgers has been a transformative experience for Rue Pinard. Ben’s unparalleled expertise and extensive network have allowed us to feature some of the world’s rarest and most exquisite bottles. His dedication to quality and his deep connections in the fine wine and spirits industry have significantly enriched our listings, bringing extraordinary value to our discerning clientele."