Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Bulleit taps Tivey for north of England brand ambassador role

Published: 19 January, 2016

Bulleit Bourbon and Rye has appointed award-winning bartender, Joe Tivey as its first brand ambassador for the north of England.

London café offers Speyside whisky for 1p a shot

Published: 18 January, 2016

A London café is selling a Speyside single malt whisky at 1p a shot this week.

SWA backs EU moves to end market rigging in Colombia

Published: 15 January, 2016

The Scotch Whisky Association has welcomed moves by the European Union to end restrictive trade practices in Colombia.

Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2016 scheduled for February release

Published: 13 January, 2016

Japanese drinks group Suntory has announced the release of its Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2016 whisky on February 1.

Drinks businesses flex their sharp social media skills

Published: 11 January, 2016

Social media has become a crucial tool in any brand manager's box of tricks and it will become increasingly important in 2016. Erin Smith reports

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Published: 06 January, 2016

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SWA survey finds huge public support for cut in UK whisky tax

Published: 04 January, 2016

British consumers are overwhelmingly in favour of a cut in the tax on a bottle of Scotch, according to a new survey sponsored by the Scottish Whisky Association.

Scottish minimum unit pricing for alcohol hangs in balance against EU free trade laws

Published: 23 December, 2015

The European Court of Justice has ruled that the Scottish Government's case for minimum unit pricing [MUP] for alcohol could be in breach of free trade laws if tax-based measures could deliver a fairer and equally effective result with regard to protecting public health.

Father Christmas set to enjoy a whisky-fuelled Christmas night

Published: 22 December, 2015

Over three-quarters of us will leave something out for Father Christmas this year, according to a survey of Tesco customers.

José Cuervo in £30 million plans to double capacity at Bushmills

Published: 21 December, 2015

The Bushmills distillery in County Antrim will double in capacity if new expansions plans meet with local planning approval.

David steps down as William Grant chief executive

Published: 18 December, 2015

William Grant & Sons chief executive Stella David is to leave the family-owned business in February, it is reported.

SWA slams minimum unit pricing ahead of EU court ruling

Published: 18 December, 2015

The Scottish Whisky Association has reiterated its opposition to minimum-unit pricing (MUP) in Scotland, prior to a ruling on the subject from the Court of Justice of the European Union, which is due on December 23.

The Dalmore launches Parisian luxury film trilogy

Published: 17 December, 2015

The Dalmore Highland Single Malt has launched the first in a series of three films in partnership with luxury Paris hotels.

Diageo looks Starward for second major Distill Ventures investment

Published: 16 December, 2015

Distill Ventures has made its second major investment in a matter of weeks.

Scottish whisky industry leads the way on green issues

Published: 14 December, 2015

The Scottish whisky industry is on track to meet a range of ambitious environmental targets, a new report shows.

Speyside Distillery marks anniversary of Byron's marriage with limited edition release

Published: 10 December, 2015

Speyside Distillery is marking the 200th anniversary of Lord Byron's marriage with the launch of a new limited edition whisky.

Jameson Experience recognised for contribution to Irish tourism

Published: 09 December, 2015

The Jameson Experience Midleton has won the 'Ultimate Ambassador Award' at the second annual #CorkNeedsYou Cork Conference Ambassadors Awards.

Distill Ventures invests £10 million in Denmark's Stauning whisky

Published: 07 December, 2015

Distill Ventures, the Diageo-funded accelerator programme for entrepreneurs in the spirits sector, has made its first major growth investment.

Lagavulin finds viral fame in 45-minute YouTube hit

Published: 04 December, 2015

A 45-minute film of US actor Nick Offerman sitting by a log fire and sipping Lagavulin has become a global viral hit.

Fine+Rare offers exclusive Arbikie single malt whisky Founder's Casks

Published: 03 December, 2015

Fine+Rare, the London-based international fine wine and spirits brokers, will be offering investors the opportunity to purchase exclusive first-release whisky barrels from award-winning new Scottish distillery, Arbikie.