Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

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.

Chase Distillery marks eighth birthday with San Francisco double gold

Published: 30 March, 2016

Herefordshire-based Chase Distillery is celebrating its eighth birthday this week with a double gold award at the prestigious San Francisco World Spirit Competition for its Williams GB Gin.

Matugga Rum launches into French market

Published: 29 March, 2016

British premium craft rum, Matugga Rum, has signed an exclusive distribution deal with Société Dugas, one of France's leading distributors of premium and artisan spirits.

Amathus to distribute Michel Couvreur whiskies in the UK

Published: 29 March, 2016

Amathus Drinks is set to distribute Michel Couvreur's range of premium hand-crafted French-aged Scottish whiskies in the UK.

Spirits business and retail outlets drive strong profit growth at Adnams

Published: 24 March, 2016

Adnams, the Suffolk-based brewer, distiller and retailer, saw profits rise 7.3% in 2015, despite flat sales growth.

Premium Polish vodka Torunska launches in the UK

Published: 24 March, 2016

Polish premium vodka Torunksa is set to launch in the UK for the first time.

Pirate's Grog expands range with new super-premium rum

Published: 23 March, 2016

Hackney-based boutique rum importer Pirate's Grog has added a new limited edition 13-year-old Central American rum to its range.

Four Pillars wins second San Francisco Double Gold for Rare Dry Gin

Published: 23 March, 2016

Small-batch Australian distillery Four Pillars has taken home a Double Gold from the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Rare Dry Gin.

Award-winning Arran Distillery reveals expansion plans

Published: 22 March, 2016

The award-winning Isle of Arran Distillery has revealed plans to build a second distillery on the island to complement its original location on Lochranza.