Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

New UK release for One Eyed Spirits Ron de Jeremy brand

Published: 27 October, 2015

One Eyed Spirits and Spirit Cartel are to launch a new expression of Ron de Jeremy Rum in the UK.

DJ Limbrey unveils premium vodka with Harvey Nichols exclusive

Published: 27 October, 2015

Premium craft distillery, D.J. Limbrey Distilling is to launch its first vodka brand.

Edrington hires Leith to drive global marketing for The Famous Grouse

Published: 27 October, 2015

Edrington has appointed Edinburgh-based The Leith Agency to handle all global above-the-line, below-the-line and digital activation for its iconic The Famous Grouse brand.

Pinkster launches gin-infused Boozy Berries brand extension

Published: 27 October, 2015

Cambridge-based premium gin brand Pinkster is releasing its first product extension.

Lidl aims to lift Christmas spirits

Published: 23 October, 2015

Discount supermarket Lidl is expanding its spirits range ahead of the Christmas rush.

Ex-Tanqueray star Nichol creates new gin for City of London Distillery

Published: 22 October, 2015

The City of London Distillery (COLD) has partnered with legendary ex-Tanqueray master distiller Tom Nichol to launch a new small-batch gin.

Strong sales figures from Pernod Ricard add to pressure on Diageo

Published: 22 October, 2015

Pernod Ricard is reporting solid growth for the three months to September 30, 2015, according to figures released today.

Dodd's Gin opens innovative pop-up investment shop in £1.5m crowdfunding campaign

Published: 21 October, 2015

Dodd's Gin has launched a pop-up investment shop in London's Soho as part of its current £1.5m crowdfunding campaign.

"Mr Beefeater" recognised with Lifetime Achievement Award

Published: 20 October, 2015

Desmond Payne, master distiller at Beefeater, was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at The Gin Guild's Annual Autumn Installation on Friday, October 16.

Pinkster partners with Edinburgh's Royal Lyceum Theatre

Published: 20 October, 2015

Pinkster Gin has partnered with Edinburgh's Royal Lyceum Theatre for its 50th Anniversary season.

William Grant adds Russian Standard to premium portfolio

Published: 20 October, 2015

William Grant & Sons is to represent Russian Standard Vodka in the UK.

Grand Marnier launches limited edition Le Café Parisien bottle

Published: 20 October, 2015

Grand Marnier has announced the latest in limited edition collection range.

Glenturret to mark anniversary with world-record whisky drinking

Published: 19 October, 2015

The Glenturret Distillery is hoping to bring together as many people as possible to set a world record for simultaneously raising a dram.

Pernod Ricard pushes new look for Chivas Regal 12 Year Old

Published: 19 October, 2015

Chivas Regal has launched a comprehensive redesign of its 12 Year Old expression.

ASA rules against Pickering's in Edinburgh gin dispute

Published: 19 October, 2015

The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled that Pickering's Gin's claim to be "Edinburgh's first gin distillery in over 150 years" is misleading.

Limited edition Isle of Arran Bothy Quarter Cask launched today

Published: 19 October, 2015

The Isle of Arran Distillery launches its latest expression today, Monday 19 October.

Rémy Cointreau reveals mixed half-year results

Published: 16 October, 2015

Sales at Rémy Cointreau were up 6.1% to £386m in the first half of 2015, according to results posted today.

Portobello launches world's first asparagus-flavoured gin

Published: 15 October, 2015

Next week sees the launch of Director's Cut, the new iteration from craft gin distillery Portobello Road. It promises to be the first London dry gin to be made with asparagus.