Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

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.

London Wine Fair announces first consumer event

Published: 26 April, 2016

The team behind the of The London Wine Fair is set to launch a new event, which draws on the recent success of Esoterica and Brewhouse, and the influx of small, independent companies to exhibit at the fair over the past three years.

Spirit Cartel announces new face of cult bourbon brand

Published: 26 April, 2016

After two months of searching, Spirit Cartel has crowned a "bourbon don" to become the face of cult bourbon brand Four Roses in the UK.

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.

Dip in Q3 sales at Pernod Ricard

Published: 21 April, 2016

Growth for the third quarter of the fiscal year at Pernod Ricard is down 3% due to shrinking demand in China and an earlier Chinese New Year.

Maxxium UK launches Jim Beam Double Oak

Published: 21 April, 2016

Iconic US Bourbon Jim Beam has released the Jim Beam Double Oak, which is being launched into the UK later this month.

New premium packaging for Wood's Old Navy Rum

Published: 20 April, 2016

Wood's Old Navy Rum has undergone an identity overhaul to update its "dated" packaging.

Whisky Experience returns to Heathrow

Published: 20 April, 2016

Heathrow Airport is launching its month-long Whisky Experience to once again push one of its top-selling products.

Poland row heats up as Stock Spirits urges shareholders to vote against Western Gate's recommendations

Published: 19 April, 2016

Stock Spirits is recommending that its shareholders vote against Western Gate Private Investment Ltd's recommendations, in an increasingly heated row over loss of market share in Poland.

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.

Rémy Cointreau year results show growth as Asian trading improves

Published: 19 April, 2016

Rémy Cointreau saw net sales grow 8.9% for the 2015/2016 financial year to just over €1.050 billion with strong growth being driven "on the back of improving trends in Greater China."

CEO of Stock Spirits takes early retirement following pressure to step down over problems in Poland

Published: 18 April, 2016

Stock Spirits Group PLC has announced today that chief executive officer Chris Heath will be stepping down with immediate effect to take early retirement.

Brown-Forman set to launch its first new bourbon in 20 years

Published: 14 April, 2016

Brown-Forman announced that it would begin rolling out its new Kentucky bourbon brand, Coopers' Craft, this summer in the US.

LVMH Q1 miss expectations, but wine & spirits division shows growth

Published: 13 April, 2016

Luxury conglomerate LVMH first quarter results, which were released on Monday, missed analysts growth expectations, but the company's wine and spirits division Moët Hennessy did show sales growth of 4%.

Armagnac Academies returns to London for one-day course

Published: 05 April, 2016

Drinks connoisseurs looking to increase their knowledge of one Europe's oldest spirits can sign-up for a professional one-day course, which is returning to London following a sold out event in New York.

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.

#HotCraftSpirits campaign to partner with online drinks retailer 31Dover.com

Published: 01 April, 2016

Specialist online drinks retailer 31Dover.com has partnered with Twitter campaign #HotCraftSpirits, which is seeking to identify the most popular craft spirit brands in the UK.

Halewood unveils new four-strong craft spirit range

Published: 31 March, 2016

Independent drinks manufacturer and distributor Halewood International is launching a new range of craft spirits to target younger millenniel drinkers thirsty for new flavour combinations and drink experiences.

Poetic License gin plans national roll-out after strong regional launch

Published: 30 March, 2016

New Sunderland-based small-batch distillery Poetic License is looking to roll out nationally after a successful launch in the North East late last year.