Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Think Gin 2017 Awards: Winners announced

Published: 10 March, 2017

This week Harpers' held its third Think Gin event to celebrate the growth of this versatile, yet undeniably British spirit.

The International Bulk Wine & Spirits Show set for UK debut

Published: 10 March, 2017

The International Bulk Wine & Spirits Show (IBWSS) is poised to make its London debut next year.

Halewood secures £50m debt facility

Published: 10 March, 2017

Halewood Wines & Spirits has secured a £50m debt facility from Royal Bank of Scotland as part of its strategy to develop a balanced portfolio of spirits.

What the Budget means for wine and spirit prices

Published: 08 March, 2017

Wine and spirit duty is set to increase from 8p for a bottle of wine and by 43p for a bottle of gin as a result of the Chancellor's decision to make alcohol subject to inflationary rises.

Trade bodies "disappointed" by the Chancellor's decision not to cut alcohol duties

Published: 08 March, 2017

The Chancellor's decision not to cut duties on alcohol and tobacco has been meet with dismay by the Wine & Spirit Trade Association.

Snapshot of gin as it's crowned the king of Christmas spirits' growth

Published: 08 March, 2017

The gin renaissance has been in full swing for some time now, but new data has confirmed its position as the major cause of excitement - and growth - in the spirits category.

Pure Milk Vodka rapped by ASA

Published: 08 March, 2017

Pure Milk Vodka has been rapped by advertising watchdogs following a quartet of complaints in relation to ads for its Black Cow spirit.

Bacardi CEO successor announced

Published: 07 March, 2017

Spirits giant Bacardi will have a new CEO by 2018.

Halewood and Pernod Ricard show commitment to flavoured spirits

Published: 07 March, 2017

The trend for flavoured spirits is showing no signs of slowing down with further launches this week from Halewood and Pernod Ricard.

Think Gin 2017: Mapping out gin's future

Published: 06 March, 2017

When something gets too big or grows too fast, it's only a matter of time before the wolves gather, waiting for it to fall - or trying to knock it - off its pedestal. This is true of gin, where the spirit's unprecedented rise has made it a target for gleeful mutterings that it's finally past its peak.

The SWA issues final call for cut in duty

Published: 06 March, 2017

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has issued a final call for a 2% cut in spirits excise duty ahead of this week's Budget.

Sales of bourbon predicted to explode in the UK over next five years

Published: 03 March, 2017

Sales of bourbon could rival those of Scotch in the UK over the next five to ten years new data has shown.

The week that was: top news, Q&As and opinion on Harpers.co.uk

Published: 03 March, 2017

In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, we have put together a review of the top online news, Q&As, and opinion stories.

London whisky fraudster could be the "Rudy Kurniawan" of UK spirits

Published: 02 March, 2017

A scuppered fraud operation has revealed "levels of sophistication never before seen in fraudulent spirits production", involving hundreds of counterfeit bottles of whisky and other spirits.

SWA appoints its first female CEO

Published: 02 March, 2017

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has appointed a new CEO.

Halewood makes its first foray into beer

Published: 02 March, 2017

Halewood Wine & Spirit has acquired a majority stake in Lake District brewery Hawkshead marking its first foray into beer.

Jägermeister launches first super-premium product in eight decades

Published: 01 March, 2017

Jägermeister is aiming to move away from its shots-at-the-bar image by launching the first super-premium incarnation in the brand's 80-year history.

Jumping Juniper

Published: 01 March, 2017

Yes, I published a book about gin last year (I promise that's it for the shameless promotion), but I have no reservations about confessing that I didn't see this current trend for gin lasting so long. Whether it was an over-saturation of the market, familiarity-bred

Campari posts 4.2% growth on the back of Grand Marnier acquisition

Published: 28 February, 2017

Gruppo Campari has reported 4.2% annual growth to €1.7bn boosted by a solid contribution from the Grand Marnier acquisition.

Spirit sales across Western Europe in sharp decline

Published: 28 February, 2017

Spirit sales across Western Europe have been hit by poor performances from the majority of countries, with only the UK and four other countries showing growth.