Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Eight annual World Gin Day set to sweeps UK tomorrow

Published: 10 June, 2016

The eight annual World Gin Day, which is tomorrow 11 June, 2016, is set to host more than 70 different events around the globe.

Halo effect in gin creating thirst for premium tonic

Published: 09 June, 2016

Premium brand 1724 Tonic Water has found a new UK distributor as it aims to gain ground in the growing premium tonic market.

Can wine learn from gin's Meet the Maker approach?

Published: 02 June, 2016

The team behind next week's Junipalooza gin extravaganza is demanding that the producers and distillers physically attend the fair - otherwise they're not coming in.

Size doesn't matter, says co-founder of new multi-million pound "mega" distillery

Published: 31 May, 2016

The co-founder of Portobello Road Gin has revealed that building a 'super-distillery' was never the intention behind plans to build a four-storey gin destination in the heart of Notting Hill.

Whiskey, rum and vodka triumph against the odds to beat gin in consumer poll

Published: 27 May, 2016

Vodka, whiskey and rum have dominated a campaign to find the nation's favourite craft spirits - despite gin making up 80% of the entries.

Borough Wines launches eighth store with in-house gin distillery

Published: 23 May, 2016

Borough Wines & Beers' new Islington store will become the new home to a London-based gin company.

Daffy's partners with F1 Manor Racing team for limited edition gin

Published: 20 May, 2016

Daffy's gin has partner with F1 Manor Racing team and is releasing its first limited edition bottling of just 2,500 bottles being produced.

Is "small-batch" and "craft" gin the same thing?

Published: 17 May, 2016

Since the gin renaissance took off with a vengeance in 2010, the terms "craft" and "small-batch" have, in many cases, become one and the same.

Analysis: Brand equity is critical in an increasingly saturated gin market

Published: 17 May, 2016

In an increasingly saturated gin market building brands, like Sipsmith and Langley's Gin, with a long-term vision could not be more important.

Third annual Ginposium 2016 sells out

Published: 16 May, 2016

The third annual Ginposium 2016 was hosted on the 12 May at the London Transport Museum in Convent Garden which sold out with 120 delegates attending the technical conference.

Spike in gin and rosé sales at Waitrose as bbq season kicks off

Published: 16 May, 2016

A surprisingly warm early start to May was reflected in an increase in sales of gin (up 15%) and rosé wine (up 39 per cent) at Waitrose.

New Scottish gin brand smells its way to success

Published: 13 May, 2016

A new Scottish gin brand is hoping to unlock gin-lovers taste buds by appealing to their sense of smell.

Could leaving the EU apply the brakes to the gin boom?

Published: 13 May, 2016

Leaders in the gin industry gathered to highlight the dangers Brexit poses to the millions of bottles of gin exported to the EU each year if the UK leaves the single market.

Hendrick's "Cucumber Couriers" campaign pushes into the on-trade

Published: 02 May, 2016

Premium drinks brand Hendrick's is reminding bartenders how to order up 'the perfect serve' with an on-trade engagement campaign.

Number of new distilleries in the UK jumps 50% in 2015

Published: 27 April, 2016

Forty-nine new distilleries came online in 2015 according to Nicholas Cook of the Gin Guild, which was based on HRMC's most recent data.

Around the Globe cocktail menu at London's oldest hotel

Published: 25 April, 2016

The Donovan Bar in Brown's Hotel, Mayfair, is launching a jet-set new cocktail menu showcasing mixology innovations from around the world

Anti-aging gin is the "alcoholic equivalent of a facial"

Published: 25 April, 2016

A new gin which claims to reverse the aging process and keep the skin looking fresh even after a night of drinking has been released in North Wales.

Over 14,000 gin and tonic pairings at London's "largest" gin bar

Published: 19 April, 2016

Holborn Dining Room's newly opened The Gin Bar is claiming to have London's biggest selection of gins and tonics.

Pinkster gin jumps aboard for partnership with global cosmetics brand

Published: 14 April, 2016

Premium gin Pinkster has been selected to set sail with a global beauty brand, as a primary spirits provider.

Pinkster gin launches £600,000 crowdfunding campaign on Growthdeck

Published: 04 April, 2016

Pinkster gin, the producer of raspberry flavoured and lightly coloured pink gin, has launched a crowdfunding campaign in an effort to raise a minimum of £600,000.