Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Bacardi acquires pre-batched cocktails company Tails

Published: 19 November, 2020

Bacardi has acquired pre-batched cocktails company Tails for an undisclosed sum.

Virtual Christmas cocktail party in aid of The Drinks Trust

Published: 17 November, 2020

Liana Cocktail Co is gearing up to host a virtual Christmas cocktail party in a bid to raise funds for The Drinks Trust.

Brits set to mix up Christmas drink choices

Published: 11 November, 2020

Brits are gearing up to throw out the festive rule book this Christmas with new research showing a shift in festive consumer drinking trends.

Cognac raises its game

Published: 06 October, 2020

As a younger generation of drinkers becomes increasingly interested in what Cognac has to offer, Lisa Riley looks at the innovation and diversity at work within the category.

Peyton launches RTD cocktail range

Published: 05 October, 2020

Restaurateur Oliver Peyton OBE has launched a new range of ready-to-drink premium cocktails in partnership with cocktail guru Dré Masso.

The drinks community spirit

Published: 27 August, 2020

From care packages for hospitality staff to innovative and creative lockdown collaborations, Chris Losh looks at how those in the industry have reached out to one another

Back to the bar: the reality of reopening

Published: 25 August, 2020

Lisa Riley catches up with a trio of bar professionals after the reopening of the on-trade to get a feel for the ‘new world’ to which they have returned.

Brave new cocktail world?

Published: 11 August, 2020

As consumers attempt to recreate a simplified on-trade experience in the home, which new trends and habits will remain post-lockdown? Lisa Riley reports.

Spirits: Premium’s in the house

Published: 10 August, 2020

Premium spirits have done a roaring trade under lockdown, as consumers with no place to go attempt to recreate some on-trade magic, writes Nigel Huddleston

Al fresco summer plans expected to skyrocket cocktails-to-go

Published: 15 July, 2020

Canned drinks and grab-and-go cocktails to go are expected to be given a major boost this summer thanks to a new vogue in outdoor drinking.

Harpers Design Awards 2020 open for entries

Published: 08 June, 2020

Entries are now open for the Harpers Design Awards 2020.

Diageo buys Tipplesworth to drive cocktails ‘on tap’ growth

Published: 03 December, 2019

Diageo has acquired pre-mix cocktail specialist Tipplesworth for an undisclosed sum.

Glen Moray responds to mixologist demand for single malt mixer

Published: 25 October, 2019

Glen Moray has responded to mixologist demand for single malt cocktail mixers with a new range of ‘bitters’.

UK cocktail market passes £600m

Published: 16 October, 2019

UK spirits lovers drank £604m of cocktails in the last year, according to the latest quarterly Mixed Drinks report from market analysts CGA.

New alcohol-free cocktails brand launches

Published: 15 October, 2019

The Original Free Drinks Company has launched its first range – a collection of alcohol-free cocktails.

Fuller’s invests £2m in all-day dining venue and cocktail bar

Published: 17 September, 2019

Fuller’s has invests nearly £2m in its latest development project – upgrading The Chamberlain Hotel on Minories.

Harvey Nichols launches first range of pre-mixed cocktails

Published: 29 August, 2019

Harvey Nichols has launched its first range of pre-mixed cocktails comprising three classic styles - Old Fashioned, Vesper Martini and Negroni.

Having cut their teeth at Hotel du Vin under the late, great Gerard Basset, Steve Pineau and Dimitri Mesnard have a slick operation in Brighton offering wine and Prohibition era-cocktails. Jo Gilbert caught up with the dynamic duo