Whiskies - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Bimber Distillery announces release of first single-malt whisky

Published: 15 August, 2019

West London’s Bimber distillery is to release a premium small-batch, single-malt whisky.

Ex-Tanqueray distiller turns his hand to Downton Abbey spirit range

Published: 15 August, 2019

The release of a new whisky and gin brand is sure to cause excitement both above and below stairs in the nation’s country houses.

Counterfeit whisky targeted by artificial ‘tongue’

Published: 06 August, 2019

The crackdown on counterfeit whisky has a new ally: an artificial ‘tongue’ developed by scientists from the University of Glasgow.

Thousands of US jobs at risk if drinks tariffs imposed

Published: 06 August, 2019

Nearly 80,000 jobs in the US drinks sector could go if the US government targets wine and spirits in its tariff dispute with the EU, the industry has warned.

First “whisky hotel” touches down in London

Published: 08 July, 2019

An East London bar is expanding over five floors to create a destination for whisky lovers, while at the same time becoming the city’s first “whisky hotel”.

SWA responds to US tariff threats on Scotch

Published: 02 July, 2019

The Scottish Whisky Association (SWA) has responded strongly to the reported threat of US tariffs on the import of Scotch.

Whisky eyes £2.44bn by 2022

Published: 12 June, 2019

Whisky will be worth £2.44bn by 2022, up from £2.31bn last year, according to the first Edrington-Beam Suntory UK Whisky Yearbook.

Vermouth and Japanese whisky among top serves in high-end London bars

Published: 09 April, 2019

Vermouth and Japanese whisky are among the most fashionable drinks in London’s top high-end bars, according to the latest CGA and DrinkUp.London's 2018 Influencers Report.

Japan: ready to launch

Published: 13 March, 2019

Thanks to two key trade deals, Japan has increased its reach to a billion people so far in 2019. Jo Gilbert looks at the knock-on effect for the country’s drinkable exports

Gin and Scotch exports hit record highs

Published: 13 February, 2019

UK gin export sales exceeded £600 million in 2018 - a new record and up 15% on the previous year, according to new figures released by HMRC.

Scotch Whisky Association takes action on alcohol misuse

Published: 17 December, 2018

Thirteen projects set up to tackle alcohol misuse in Scotland have been granted awards by the Scotch Whisky Action Fund.

Thinking outside the wine barrel: 1000 Stories creator Bob Blue talks bourbon barrel-aged Zinfandel

Published: 16 November, 2018

From his upbringing in the Church of Christian Science to bourbon barrel aged Zinfandel range 1000 Stories, Bonterra head winemaker Bob Blue has led and continues to lead a colourful life.

Maker’s Mark launches new collection to tap Brits’ thirst for American whisky

Published: 16 October, 2018

Maker’s Mark has produced a limited edition run of 252 Private Select bottles in the UK to tap Brits’ thirst for American whisky.

The Gin Guild welcomes 23 new members

Published: 08 October, 2018

The Gin Guild has welcomed 23 new members to its fold boosting its membership to 300.

Think Whisky 2018: Wising up to whisky

Published: 08 October, 2018

Despite being the second biggest spirits category in the UK, accounting for 21% of sales (Nielsen/CGA, year to June 2018), big opportunities exist for whisk(e)y if it can grow engagement with women and younger adults, who currently shy away from the category.

Scotch whisky marks today as ‘Duty Paid Day.’

Published: 27 September, 2018

Scotch whisky producers have marked today as ‘Duty Paid Day.’

Pernod Ricard plugs Scotch growth back into NPD with new launch

Published: 30 August, 2018

Pernod Ricard is capitalising on encouraging growth in the Scotch category with the launch of its new Chivas XV.

WSTA turns spotlight on English and Welsh whisky with new ‘trail’

Published: 27 August, 2018

The WSTA has launched an English and Welsh whisky trail to further boost growth of a sector that lay dormant for than a century.

Harpers launches new Think Whisky event

Published: 20 August, 2018

Harpers and sister title Drinks Retailing News are joining forces to add a new event to the popular ‘Think’ spirits series.

Distell to debut six expressions at inaugural malt whisky showcase

Published: 08 August, 2018

African company Distell is launching six limited release whiskies across its single malt portfolio this September to coincide with its first annual showcase event.