A UK distillery that sells alcohol at major retailers, including Tesco and B&M, is at risk of closing after entering administration.
Zymurgorium, which launched back in 2016, is a Manchester-based distillery that sells an “eclectic mix of brews and other unique offerings”.
Its website adds: “Our mission is to provide patrons with exceptional brewing experiences and a journey through diverse flavors.
“We offer a range of products, from fruit and vegetable beers to innovative distillation techniques, and from ancient ciders to honey wines.
“With a vast selection of ingredients and an almost limitless array of brewing and distilling styles, our goal is to keep your taste buds on an exciting adventure.”
Zymurgorium sells meads, craft beers, ciders, gin, liqueurs, and other spirits, while non-alcoholic options are also available.
Some of its products are available to buy at Tesco, while B&M has also stocked Zymurgorium products in the past.
Zymurgorium closes down after entering administration
After 10 years in business, Zymurgorium ceased trading late last year.
Nicola Clark and Steven Illes from MHA, who have been working with stakeholders since February, were appointed joint administrators on March 26, according to The Gazette.
This comes after Zymurgorium’s cocktail bar, Project Halcyon, closed earlier this year.
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However, the bar is set to open again shortly, after a new buyer was found.
MHA’s Nicola Clark said: “We are pleased to have been able to sell the assets of the popular Project Halcyon bar in the St John area of the city to a third party which will mean that its doors will shortly be opening again.
“We are also actively exploring the sale of the trademarks and the recipes of Zymurgorium which made it such a distinctive brand.”
Other major UK companies that have closed or entered administration in 2026
It has been a rough start to 2026 for the UK high street, with a wide range of businesses entering administration or closing down.
Major high street retailers have been forced to close stores, including:
Several other retailers have fallen into administration, including:
Major fashion retailer LK Bennett also entered administration back in January and has now closed all its remaining stores.
Meanwhile, four UK travel companies have closed in 2026:
EcoJet Airlines, billed as “the world’s first Electric Airline”, also entered liquidation after just three years, resulting in the cancellation of all planned flights.
What has a nose, wings and runs off of hydrogen? Ecojet 😎 pic.twitter.com/y8QGiBdFe2
— ecotricity (@ecotricity) July 17, 2023
UK delivery company Yodel is set to be phased out over the coming months after being acquired by InPost.
It’s also been reported that Morrisons is looking to sell some of its in-store pharmacies as it continues to cut costs.
It’s not been all bad news for the UK high street, with several major brands announcing new store openings for 2026, including Aldi, M&S, and Superdrug.
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