Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Rum Experience University offers intensive education

Published: 10 July, 2013

A five-day intensive course on rum is being launched in Spain this September offering both trade professionals and...

UKBG announces Bénédictine finalists

Published: 08 July, 2013

Twenty-two regional mixologists are to compete in the last leg of the UK Bartenders Guild National Cocktail...

Cutty Sark whisky sales growing 'rapidly'

Published: 05 July, 2013

The Edrington Group-owned Cutty Sark whisky has halted its declining sales to see the brand launch into over 30...

First Sussex distillery set to open in 2014

Published: 05 July, 2013

The Lurgashall winery near Midhurst, West Sussex, which is known for its Silverbirch wine and mead, has...

Maxxium UK adds Snow Leopard vodka to portfolio

Published: 05 July, 2013

Maxxium UK has added luxury vodka Snow Leopard to its portfolio of brands with immediate effect.

Roast introduces its own London gin

Published: 04 July, 2013

Borough Market's Roast restaurant has introduced its own London Dry Gin.

Mamont Vodka hosts cocktail competition

Published: 03 July, 2013

New Siberian vodka brand, Mamont Vodka, hosted the EVEREST 60 Challenge last month to develop a...

Grant's wins big at Scotch Whisky Masters 2013

Published: 01 July, 2013

Grant's 18 Year Old blended Scotch whisky was awarded the Master title at the 2013 Scotch Whisky Master Awards and also received a gold medal for its 25 Year Old.

Bols Genever hosts exclusive masterclass

Published: 26 June, 2013

Bols Genever has joined forces with London cocktail bar Callooh Callay to host an exclusive pop-up bar...

Stolichnaya appoints first UK brand ambassador

Published: 25 June, 2013

Stolichnaya vodka has announced the appointment of its first UK brand ambassador, mixologist Matthew...

The Whisky Shop offers £150k bottle

Published: 24 June, 2013

The Whisky Shop is selling one of the world's most expensive whiskies in its flagship Piccadilly store.

Whitley Neill gin unveils African-inspired design

Published: 19 June, 2013

Halewood International's award-winning Whitley Neill gin has unveiled a new bottle design, inspired by the spirit's...

William Grant releases Nordic Glenfiddich expression

Published: 19 June, 2013

William Grant has launched Glenfiddich Cask of Dreams, an expression of the Scotch whisky which is finished in Nordic oak.

Niche Scotch whiskies enjoy growth

Published: 18 June, 2013

Niche whiskies are experiencing sales growth as consumers search for something different, the trade heard at Vinexpo this week.

Pernod Ricard reopens Glen Keith distillery

Published: 17 June, 2013

French drinks group Pernod Ricard has reopened the Glen Keith Scotch whisky distillery as it bets on future generations' thirst for Scotland's "water of life".

Benromach announces distillery expansion plans

Published: 11 June, 2013

Benromach, Speyside's smallest distillery, has annouced plans for major expansion in order to meet growing demand for its single malt whisky.

The Balvenie launches new batch at whisky fête

Published: 10 June, 2013

William Grant is to launch The Balvenie Tun 1401 Batch 8 at The Balvenie Whisky Fête in London's Tavistock Square this week.

UK RumFest returns for seventh year

Published: 07 June, 2013

As rum lays claim to being the fastest-growing spirits category in the UK, RumFest has announced its return...

Pernod Ricard to launch Royal Salute Diamond Tribute

Published: 05 June, 2013

Pernod Ricard's Scotch whisky arm Chivas Brothers has announced the global launch of its latest expression under luxury...

Glenfarclas and Hine join forces for 1953 vintage

Published: 24 May, 2013

Glenfarclas Scotch whisky and Hine Cognac have joined forces with the Queen's cabinet maker to create a pair of obelisks to house the 1953 vintages of each product.