Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Arbikie marks first birthday with Scottish chipotle vodka

Published: 25 November, 2015

Arbikie Highland Estate is celebrating its first birthday with the release of a Chilli Vodka.

UK leisure spending rises on back of family outings

Published: 25 November, 2015

Families are driving a rise in UK leisure spending, according to a new survey released today

Benevolent Northern Ball raises over £21,000

Published: 25 November, 2015

The Benevolent Northern Ball, which was held last Friday at The Mere Resort in Knutsford, Cheshire has raised over £21,000.

Oddbins launches tongue-in-cheek Black Friday campaign

Published: 24 November, 2015

Award-winning high-street retailer Oddbins has launched a campaign highlighting the growing opposition to Black Friday in the UK.

English vineyard wins top prize at UK's first Fizz Festival

Published: 24 November, 2015

Cornish winery Camel Valley has taken first prize at the inaugural UK Fizz Festival with its Pinot Noir Rosé.

Bancroft strengthens management, on-trade, fine-wine teams

Published: 24 November, 2015

London-based specialist wine distributor Bancroft Wines has announced a range of senior and sales appointments as part of its ambitious expansion plans.

Johnnie Walker Blue in Xmas push to London on- and off-trade

Published: 24 November, 2015

Core Diageo whisky brand Johnnie Walker has revealed a festive drive in London's on- and off-trade for its premium Blue expression.

Monmousseau family completes Bouvet Ladubay MBO from Diageo

Published: 24 November, 2015

The Monmousseau family has taken back ownership of French sparkling wine producer Bouvet Ladubay from Diageo for an undisclosed sum.

Tia Maria partners with Grazia in pre-Christmas push

Published: 23 November, 2015

Tia Maria has partnered with leading women's magazine, Grazia, to produce a limited edition gift pack.

Heavy pub tax burden unfair, new report finds

Published: 23 November, 2015

Britain's pubs bear one of the heaviest tax burdens in the UK, according to a new report published today.

Scottish scientists rewarded for work on retaining the angel's share

Published: 23 November, 2015

A team at Edinburgh Napier University has won Queen's Anniversary Prize for its work, which includes developing a whisky barrel that retains the "angel's share".

Variety of Oz wine impresses Wine Australia scholarship winner

Published: 23 November, 2015

UK wine drinkers should explore a wider variety of Australian wines, the winner of the 2015 winner of the Daniel Pontifex Scholarship has said.

Edinburgh Christmas Gin returns for second year

Published: 23 November, 2015

Edinburgh Christmas Gin is set to return to shelves for a second year, producer Spencerfield Spirit has announced.

Roberson culls Grand Marques from online list

Published: 20 November, 2015

Roberson Wine is to delist the major Champagnes brands from its website.

Three Stills secures £10 million for Borders brownfield distillery site

Published: 20 November, 2015

The Three Stills Company has closed a £10 million funding round to build the first distillery in the Scottish Borders for nearly 200 years.

On-trade attitude to women and beer must change

Published: 20 November, 2015

The on-trade needs to recognise that beer is no longer a drink just for men, according to new research conducted by AB InBev.

Dunnet Bay Distillery adds Holy Grass Vodka to range

Published: 20 November, 2015

Dunnet Bay, the most northerly distillery in mainland Britain, is to launch its first vodka this month.

Concha y Toro posts strong third-quarter figures

Published: 19 November, 2015

Sales at leading Chilean wine producer Concha y Toro hit £156.7 million for the third quarter, according to the latest report from the company.

Jägermeister rolls out £2.7 million Christmas TV campaign

Published: 19 November, 2015

Monday November 23 will see the premiere of a new TV advert from Mast-Jägermeister, as part of the most expensive promotional campaign the company has yet run.

Price-cutting, premiumisation driving multiple drinks sales growth

Published: 19 November, 2015

The drinks sector is still in growth at the UK's major multiples, against a background of both declining overall sales and significant price deflation, according to figures released this week.