Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Halewood International buys Crabbie's

Published: 18 January, 2007

Halewood International - the UK's largest independent alcoholic drinks manufacturer and distributor - has purchased the Crabbie's brand from The Glenmorangie Company.

The future's Sherry; the future's orange

Published: 18 January, 2007

by Dawn Cran
Harveys has launched a new product designed to wake up the Sherry category and broaden the appeal of its flagship Harveys Bristol Cream.

Thierry's launches new brand from Corsica

Published: 18 January, 2007

Thierry's has secured what is probably the first major multiple listing in the UK for a wine produced on the French island of Corsica. Terra Vecchia, produced by Skalli Family Wine, will go on sale in Somerfield next month.

All change for Whyte and Mackay

Published: 18 January, 2007

Whyte and Mackay is relaunching its range of whiskies with a new-look design, inspired by Glaswegian artist Charles Rennie Mackintosh. A double lion rampant in red will be the focal point in a move towards a more contemporary look. A futher change will see each of the aged blends released a year later, which will introduce a 13, 19 and 22 year old to the portfolio. A completely new blend, to be named Prize', will also be added later in the year. The Whyte and Mackay range retails for between 11.99 and 124.99.

Summer's all wrapped up

Published: 18 January, 2007

To celebrate summer, Dooley's Toffee Vodka can now be seen sporting a neoprene wetsuit.

Revolutionary change

Published: 18 January, 2007

It's humid, grey and gloomy in Bordeaux. Edouard Thouvenot, export area manager for Baron Philippe de Rothschild, is outlining the plans for Mouton Cadet (MC) in a grey, rather gloomy, unprepossessing building in a small industrial estate outside Pauillac, a far cry from what you would expect from the owners of first growth Chateau Mouton Rothschild.

Belle of the Ball

Published: 18 January, 2007

Plaimont, the cooperative based in south-west France, is relaunching Colombelle, one of its oldest wine brands, in the UK.

Sweet sixteen

Published: 18 January, 2007

Morrison Bowmore has also released two new limited-edition bottlings of its Islay malt, Bowmore. Bowmore 16 Years Old, which will retail for 49.99, is bottled at 53.8% abv, and is a selection from 39 olorose Sherry casks.

Auchentoshan grows up

Published: 18 January, 2007

Auchentoshan, the only triple-distilled single malt Scotch whisky, has released an 18 Years Old limited-edition bottling.

Plaimont relaunches Colombelle

Published: 18 January, 2007

Plaimont, the co-operative based in south-west France, is relaunching Colombelle, one of its oldest wine brands, in the UK.

Auchentoshan grows up

Published: 18 January, 2007

Auchentoshan, the only triple-distilled single malt Scotch whisky, has released an 18-year-old limited edition bottling.

Pama - the world's first' pomegranate liqueur

Published: 18 January, 2007

The world's first' pomegranate liqueur is being launched in the UK this summer by charteredbrands. 'Pama' is a blend of pomegranate juice, vodka, and tequila.

Mateus Ros is on TV

Published: 18 January, 2007

Mateus Ros, the Portuguese brand owned by Sogrape, will feature in a television advertising campaign throughout the month of August.

Gaelic Collection launched

Published: 18 January, 2007

A new range of whiskies has been launched by Praban na Linne, which is based on the Isle of Skye. The Gaelic Collection comprises five whiskies, all of which are unchill-filtered.

You've got a friend

Published: 18 January, 2007

This month sees the launch of National Best Mates Week by Taboo, the vodka-based brand owned by William Grant & Sons.

New launch from Supreme Corq

Published: 18 January, 2007

Supreme Corq has launched a new version of its injection-moulded closure, and claims that the oxygen permeability rate of the new closure is half that of its predecessor, the SupremeCorq Original.

New set of wheels

Published: 18 January, 2007

New Zealand producer Seifried Estate has unveiled new packaging for its Old Coach Road range, which was launched more than 10 years ago.

Voyage of Discovery

Published: 18 January, 2007

Discovery Wines has launched a range of Australian wines: Discovery Bay. The first releases will be a Shiraz/Cabernet and a Colombard/Chardonnay.

Valentine's Day Product News

Published: 18 January, 2007

Love hearts
Laurent-Perrier has teamed up with Alma to offer the Loveheart Coaster Set for Valentine's Day. The set contains a bottle of Laurent-Perrier Ros Champagne and two sensuous' red-leather heart-shaped coasters, made by Alma and inscribed with the Laurent-Perrier monogram.
The set costs around 42.50-43.99 and is available from Fortnum & Mason and branches of Selfridges. The coasters can be bought separately, priced at 7.50 each, from Selfridges and Alma in Vigo Street, central London.