Published: 21 January, 2019
Fun fact: the Oxford Word of the Year 2018 was “toxic”. Why toxic, you ask? Every year, the eminent Oxford University institution chooses a word or expression that is judged to “reflect the ethos, mood or preoccupations of the passing year” and have “lasting potential as a term of cultural significance”.
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Published: 10 January, 2019
Quintessential Brands has installed a miniature bottles production line to tap the growing mini market for spirits
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Published: 08 January, 2019
Shoppers visited supermarkets more often in the run up to Christmas, but sales slumped to half the level of growth returned last year, according to Nielsen.
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Published: 04 January, 2019
In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, here’s a review of the top online news, analysis, opinions and features.
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Published: 03 January, 2019
Manchester Gin has announced it is to launch a city centre distillery this summer.
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Published: 02 January, 2019
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has announced the launch of its first global ‘Wine Education Week’ as part of a programme of activity planned to mark its 50th birthday.
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Published: 02 January, 2019
Mezcal, canned and Greek wine are among the top drinks trends set to dominate the industry this year, according to Waitrose.
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Published: 14 December, 2018
Tumultuous political times are offering an interesting backdrop to our latest Looking Ahead series.
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Published: 14 December, 2018
London Wine Fair (LWF) has signed up as a bronze Corporate Patron of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) as part of a new partnership to push education.
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Published: 10 December, 2018
With another two years to go before the current agave shortage – which has caused huge price spikes – is expected to come to an end, House of Tequila has urged the industry to “work together” to avoid such volatile market conditions in the future.
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Published: 10 December, 2018
Good design may only sell the one, first bottle if the liquid inside is discovered to be below par. But present the most sublime booze in a mediocre or off-putting package and the painstaking craft of the distiller or winemaker is likely to be left collecting dust.
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Published: 07 December, 2018
Xavier Rousset talks to Harpers about Trade, a new Soho-based private members’ club for the restaurant and bar world
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Published: 07 December, 2018
It’s been a good year for education in the on-trade, with a number of new initiatives being launched in the UK recently.
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Published: 07 December, 2018
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Published: 07 December, 2018
Edrington has announced its CEO Ian Curle will retire in March 2019 after 15 years in the role, and 32 years with the company.
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Published: 04 December, 2018
Bibendum has created a sales director for spirits position to broaden its reach into the premium side of the category.
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Published: 29 November, 2018
Christmas and spirits go hand in hand, with festive sparkle helping to boost the sales of retailers and operators who can convince consumers to shop with them. Jo Gilbert sits down with brand owners and distributors working to make this Christmas the best one yet.
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Published: 19 November, 2018
Matthew Clark has announced it will be taking part in Black Friday again this year with a 24-hour sale including big discounts on leading brands such as Absolut, Belvedere, Bombay Sapphire, Disaronno, Peroni and Tanqueray.
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Published: 16 November, 2018
Edinburgh Gin has unveiled plans to invest in a new multi-million-pound distillery in Edinburgh city centre.
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Published: 14 November, 2018
The Vindependents has launched its first gin, with rum, bourbon, cognac and vodka to follow, as this independent merchant member-owned buying group looks to expand its portfolio into premium spirits.
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