Guides
A short explanation of every Nordic alcohol monopoly — who runs it, which market it covers, and how it buys new products. Open the full guide for any one of them.
Norway
Vinmonopolet is the Norwegian state-owned monopoly for wine and spirits above 4.75% ABV. It sells through a national network of stores and online, and buys new products through public tenders.
Norway's state wine and spirits monopoly. Kaap is the licensed supplier that puts offers in for you.
Sweden
Systembolaget is the Swedish state-owned monopoly for alcohol above 3.5% (beer above 3.5%, all wine and spirits). It retails through stores and online and buys new products through tenders.
Sweden's state alcohol monopoly. Tenders are detailed and volume-driven; Kaap works with a licensed Swedish partner.
Finland
Alko is the Finnish state-owned monopoly for alcohol above 5.5% ABV. It retails through stores and online and buys new products through public tenders.
Finland's state alcohol monopoly. Tenders are public; Kaap works with a licensed Finnish partner.
Iceland
ÁTVR (Ríkisveitingasala Íslands) is Iceland’s state monopoly for alcohol and tobacco retail. It buys new products through periodic tenders.
Iceland's state alcohol and tobacco monopoly. A smaller market with periodic tenders; Kaap works with a licensed Icelandic partner.
Faroe Islands
Rúsdrekkasøla Landsins is the Faroese state monopoly for alcohol retail. It is a small market and buys new products through occasional tenders.
The Faroe Islands' alcohol monopoly. A small market with occasional tenders; Kaap works with a licensed local partner.