Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Eden Mill unveils new distillery and visitor centre

Published: 10 October, 2025

Eden Mill, the St Andrews distiller, has officially opened its new distillery and visitor centre on the banks of the Eden Estuary.

Rare whisky tasting auction supports Pacific-rowers Maclean Brothers’ charity

Published: 26 September, 2025

An online charity auction to attend a tasting of the rare Port Ellen First Release (2001) – 1979, 22 Years Old is taking place to raise money for the Maclean Foundation.

Cask Trade and The Drinks Trust announce new whisky masterclasses

Published: 23 July, 2025

The whisky cask marketplace Cask Trade in collaboration with The Drinks Trust has announced the launch of a series of whisky masterclasses. The free programme will form part of The Drinks Trust’s flagship educational initiative ‘Develop’.

Scotch: 75% of producers deferring investment due to high duty

Published: 04 July, 2025

A new survey from the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) can reveal that three out of four whisky companies expect to defer investment (or invest outside of the UK) due to the high tax burden upon them.

William Grant & Sons onboards iconic The Famous Grouse

Published: 01 July, 2025

Scotch whisky giant William Grant & Sons (WG&S) has added The Famous Grouse and Naked Malt brands to its portfolio.

The Whisky Exchange announces Natalie Tennent as new MD

Published: 10 June, 2025

Premium spirits retailer The Whisky Exchange has revealed Natalie Tennent as its new MD.

Northumbrian distiller Ad Gefrin unveils limited edition blend

Published: 03 June, 2025

Ad Gefrin Anglo-Saxon Museum and Distillery in Wooler, Northumberland has announced a new release, its Tácnbora Limited Edition: Cognac Cask Finish.

Nick Gillett: Why Trump’s tariffs are not just a question of cost

Published: 28 May, 2025

Trade tariffs. It’s a term that’s been looming over us for the past few months, without ever really coming to a full conclusion or a new status quo. Yes, we have a trade deal, complete with a minimum 10% tariff, but when it comes to spirits specifically – the water is very murky indeed.

Glen Scotia unveils oldest ever whisky

Published: 08 May, 2025

Campbeltown scotch producer Glen Scotia has announced the release of a 50-year-old whisky, its oldest ever. The 1973-distilled single malt marks a fresh trajectory for the Kintyre distiller.

Mangrove expands Japanese whisky offering with Togouchi

Published: 24 April, 2025

UK spirits distributor Mangrove Global has announced the addition of whisky producer Togouchi to its portfolio. The onboarding will see Mangrove’s Japanese whisky ranks swell from two – Akashi and Yamazakura being the existing brands – to three.

Wiltshire-based Witchmark latest distiller to become B Corp

Published: 17 April, 2025

Wiltshire spirits producer Witchmark has become part of the B Corp community, joining a growing list of British distillers which have earned the certification.

B Corps in scotch: Young distilleries pave the way

Published: 14 April, 2025

Achieving B Corp status is all the rage in the drinks trade today as companies look to show off their sustainability credentials.

First cask filled at new Eden Mill distillery

Published: 09 April, 2025

Independent St Andrews distiller Eden Mill has announced the commencement of production at its new distillery, based astride the Eden Estuary a short journey north of the famed university town.

Scotch whisky slapped with 10% US tariffs

Published: 03 April, 2025

Scotch whisky will be impacted by the latest round of tariff announcements from the US, which will see UK products heading stateside whacked with an additional 10% levy.

Whisky cask marketplace Cask Trade opens first warehouse

Published: 31 March, 2025

Cask Trade, the whisky cask marketplace founded in 2018, has opened its first warehouse located in the famed Speyside whisky region.

Japanese whisky adopts new logo in GI status push

Published: 28 March, 2025

The Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association (JSLMA) has announced the adoption of a new logo to reinforce its industry standards regarding whisky production, first established in February 2021.

Indian whisky: staking its place in the spirits world

Published: 19 March, 2025

What do you think is the biggest-selling whisky in the world? Johnnie Walker? Jack Daniel’s? Nope. It is in fact Officer’s Choice, an Indian whisky unable to be sold as whisky in the UK or EU because it contains molasses spirit. However, India is now producing increasingly sophisticated single malts with brands like Rampur, Indri and Paul John setting their sights on the British market.

Mangrove appoints Kealan Lafferty as new brand ambassador

Published: 11 March, 2025

The UK spirits distributor Mangrove Global has announced the appointment of Kealan Lafferty as its new brand ambassador within the company’s world whisky team. His role will see him promote Mangrove’s selection of global whiskys to members of the on-trade.

Spirits to steal the show at LWF 2025

Published: 05 March, 2025

The upcoming London Wine Fair will showcase the best and brightest of the UK's spirits industry, with an inaugural section dedicated to artisan gin, rum, vodka and whisky.

Compass Box appoints Nishat Gupte as CEO

Published: 03 March, 2025

Following the recent announcement of Neil Everitt to the role of chairman, Scotch whisky maker Compass Box has announced the appointment of Nishat Gupte as the company’s new CEO.