In 1994, Uganda Duty Free Sales LTD expanded its Duty-Free operations by an entrance into the Duty-Paid retail business of wines and spirits in the capital city of Uganda - Kampala. From a modest beginning, Uganda Wines & Spirits Distributors has grown to be a major player in the wine and spirits market in Kampala with 3 retail locations (as of 2011) the latest aptly titled: "The Wine Shop". UGWS is the main supplier to: hotels, bars, restaurants and shopping outlets in Kampala and maintains over 1000sq. mts of customs bonded warehouses.