Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Global Brands introduces 1.5l Corky's vodka

Published: 16 November, 2008

The UK's best selling flavoured vodka shot range, Corky's, will now be available in a 1.5l format for optics - a first in the vodka shot category.

Beam's rare cognac down to last nine bottles

Published: 12 November, 2008

Beam Global UK's world renowned L'Esprit de Courvoisier is now rarer than ever with just nine bottles remaining in the UK.
Source: Beam Global UK

Havana Club debuts new rum to UK market

Published: 05 November, 2008

Authentic Cuban rum maker Havana Club is pleased to announce the UK launch of its premium rum Havana Club Cuban Barrel Proof into leading style bars and specialist off-trade outlets.
Source: Havana Club

Cognac Frapin releases award winning multi-vintage

Published: 14 October, 2008

Cognac Frapin has launched Le Multimillésime - the world's first multi-vintage Grande Champagne Cognac.

Absolut Vodka sues Absolute Radio

Published: 14 October, 2008

Vin & Sprit (V&S), owners of premier Swedish vodka brand Absolute Vodka is suing Absolute Radio, the rebranded Virgin Radio, over what it claims is trademark infringement.

Vodka pulled from sale for appealing to children

Published: 13 October, 2008

A vodka drink is to be removed from sale because it looks like a soft drink and could appeal to children.

PLB moves into spirits with Matusalem Rum

Published: 02 October, 2008

EXCLUSIVE: By Shirley Webb

UK distributor PLB Wines has set up a new spirits arm in a bid to diversify its portfolio.

Russian Standard Vodka partners with Maxim Media

Published: 29 September, 2008

Russian Standard Vodka has announced a multi-million dollar programme with Maxim Media, the largest men's lifestyle media brand in the US.

Corky's gives vodka a fruity twist

Published: 26 September, 2008

A new blueberry flavour vodka shot from Corky's is set to provide the perfect tipple for those who like to mix cranberry, pomegranate and other 'super fruit' juices with their favourite vodka.

Oval gives limited edition vodka some bling

Published: 24 September, 2008

OVAL Vodka are bringing something completely new and unique to the top London night scene, by introducing an ultra luxurious bottle. The handmade OVAL Vodka bottle is completely covered in 7000 Swarovski Crystals. Only 25 of these bottles will be produced in the whole World. Making it a very sought after product.

Pincer launches 'herbal infused' vodka

Published: 22 September, 2008

Pincer Vodka is set to transform the drinks market as the first herbal infused vodka with botanical benefits. Available from select bars and retailers from October, Pincer Vodka is fused with the light refreshing taste of Wild Elderflower and key ingredient Milk Thistle - widely recognised for its protective and restorative effects.

Skyy vodka helps T.G.I. Friday's seek bartender champion

Published: 08 September, 2008

Skyy vodka is to sponsor T.G.I. Friday's national in-house Bartender Championship and become the group's new house vodka.

New distributor launches into market with vodka brand

Published: 08 September, 2008

A new drinks distributor has entered into the UK market with the launch of Latvian vodka product.

Launch of Vodkat Smoothies targets women

Published: 20 August, 2008

August sees the start of a massive campaign of support for Vodkat Smoothies, the new over ice sensation that combines the pure clean taste of Vodkat original with refreshingly tangy all natural fruit and juices.

Cognac shipments fall 4%

Published: 20 August, 2008

Sales of cognac have fallen nearly 4% in the past 12 months, according to figures from the Bureau National Interprofessional du Cognac (BNIC).

Oval vodka launches in Selfridges

Published: 19 August, 2008

For the first time OVAL VODKA will now be available in the UK, exclusively at all 4 Selfridges stores from Saturday 27th September (Oxford Street, London - Manchester Trafford - Manchester Exchange Square - Birmingham).

Silvester Stallone to front russian vodka ad campaign

Published: 18 August, 2008

Russian vodka producer Synergy has signed a one year advertising contract with Silvester Stallone.

Speciality Drinks adds 'Elements of Islay' whiskies

Published: 06 August, 2008

Speciality Drinks Ltd is pleased to introduce 'The Elements of Islay', a new range of Single Islay Malt Whiskies that draws its inspiration from traditional medical laboratory labels and packaging - even the bottle used is called 'pharmacy'.