The new distribution agreement will see the luxury cognac and gin brands brought into the Whyte & Mackay portfolio.

Nick Garland, Whyte & Mackay chief commercial officer, said: “We are delighted to welcome Camus Cognacs and Ungava Gin into our stable to complement our super premium brands portfolio.”

Cyril Camus, president of Camus Wines & Spirits, added: “We have been looking for some time to find the right distributor for us in the UK - one of the original export markets of Camus and after all the fifth most important market for cognac in the world.