Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Mangrove Global expands into Middle Eastern spirits

Published: 05 April, 2023

One of the UK's leading distributors has welcomed Israel's first whisky brand into its growing family of premium spirits.

Berry Bros. & Rudd acquires interest in The Cotswolds Distillery

Published: 05 April, 2023

Britain’s oldest wine & spirits merchant has purchased a minority stake in The Cotswolds Distillery, a producer of super-premium spirits based in Stourton, Warwickshire. As a result of the investment, Emma Fox, CEO of Berry Bros. & Rudd, will join the board this year.

Nick Gillett: The world is our whisky tumbler

Published: 13 March, 2023

Mention whisky and dated images come to mind. Crystal tumblers. Whisky of a specific provenance – normally Scotch. Then think of whisky producers and certain countries will come up: the US, Ireland, Canada, Japan and Scotland, naturally.

Majestic seeks new Diversity in Wine scholarship applicants

Published: 06 March, 2023

Leading retailer Majestic is inviting 12 new candidates to join its industry-leading Diversity in Wine scholarship programme.

Gin exports bounce back, but Brexit and Covid ‘double whammy’ leaves EU trailing

Published: 27 February, 2023

UK gin exports returned to growth in 2022, with South America and Asia leading the upturn, although EU sales, including to leading market Spain, remained significantly lower.

Bar 1790

Published: 15 February, 2023

19-23 St Swithins Lane, London EC4N 8AD

Jacuzzi

Published: 13 February, 2023

94 Kensington High St, London W8 4SJ

Viajante 87

Published: 09 February, 2023

Basement 87, Notting Hill Gate, London W11 3JZ

Hoxton Spirits beefs up its range

Published: 08 February, 2023

Hoxton Spirits, the artisan brand founded by Gerry Calabrese, has launched three new labels: Hoxton London Spritz, Hoxton Spiced Whisky and a classic London Dry gin.

Q&A: Fabrice Mauge, CEO, VinoVirtual

Published: 19 January, 2023

What is VinoVirtual and how does it differ from ‘run-of-the-mill’ trade shows?

St Austell hails expansion to Wales

Published: 18 January, 2023

St Austell Brewery is expanding its reach into South Wales, taking the reach of its wholesale business beyond its West Country stronghold.

Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris announces major focus on spirits

Published: 09 January, 2023

The upcoming Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris trade fair will feature a hall exclusively dedicated to the world of spirits, including an eye-catching 40-metre-long 'Infinite Bar'.

Five minutes with Hamilton Lowe, Carmosina Holdings & Vitoria Regia gin

Published: 08 November, 2022

Andrew Catchpole catches up with Hamilton Lowe, co-founder of Carmosina Holdings, which launched the globe’s number one cachaça, to discover more about his new Brazilian range of gins.

50 Best Indies gears up for 2023 list

Published: 03 November, 2022

Harpers popular 50 Best Indies listing is delighted to confirm that Walker & Wodehouse will be joining Cambridge Distillery as a sponsor for its forthcoming 2023 edition.

Friday read: The big spending squeeze – are your brands ready?

Published: 28 October, 2022

Yvette Flower, strategic planner at ZEAL Creative, looks at the future of premium beer, wine and spirits sales, and how brands can insulate against the rising tide of inflation.

Squeezed shoppers sticking to brands over private label

Published: 21 October, 2022

The latest NielsenIQ Scantrack data reveals a complex but interesting picture with regard to BWS sales in multiples, at odds with the broader shift among shoppers from brands to private label.

Demand for super-premium wine and spirits heading for potential slump in US

Published: 19 October, 2022

A new report issued by Rabobank, the multinational banking and financial services company, has examined the potential for a looming US recession to shrink the hitherto booming market for luxury brands.