Moët & Chandon's Sommelier of the Year competition has returned for another year, once again looking to bestow the accolade on a shining star of the UK on-trade.
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Sales of bourbon could rival those of Scotch in the UK over the next five to ten years new data has shown.
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In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, we have put together a review of the top online news, Q&As, and opinion stories.
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A scuppered fraud operation has revealed "levels of sophistication never before seen in fraudulent spirits production", involving hundreds of counterfeit bottles of whisky and other spirits.
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On the eve of the Wine & Sprit Education Trust's (WSET) graduation ceremony in London's Guildhall in January (see over), Harpers brought together a cross trade group of those involved in education, training and recruitment to debate the needs of the modern trade.
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Halewood Wine & Spirit has acquired a majority stake in Lake District brewery Hawkshead marking its first foray into beer.
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he month of October is quickly becoming synonymous with Shop Rioja - Wines from Rioja's month-long promotion which brings the full diversity and dynamism of Spain's foremost wine region to the UK's independent retailers.
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Heineken has expended its craft beer portfolio with two new brews.
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Jägermeister is aiming to move away from its shots-at-the-bar image by launching the first super-premium incarnation in the brand's 80-year history.
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Yes, I published a book about gin last year (I promise that's it for the shameless promotion), but I have no reservations about confessing that I didn't see this current trend for gin lasting so long. Whether it was an over-saturation of the market, familiarity-bred
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Spirit sales across Western Europe have been hit by poor performances from the majority of countries, with only the UK and four other countries showing growth.
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Soave, the dry white wine produced in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy, is looking to boost its fortunes here in the UK this summer with the help of new trade and consumer campaign.
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The convenience channel has posted a near 20% leap in sales in an overall flat UK category.
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Berkmann Wine Cellars, suppliers to the on-trade, have taken on two new members of staff to their sales and marketing teams.
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The Scotch Whisky Association is hoping to help tackle alcohol misuse by inviting related projects in Scotland to apply for grants from its Action Fund.
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The annual guide which delves into the complex world of Italian wines is coming to London to celebrate its 30th birthday.
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Top Chilean label Viña Santa Rita has paired up with London's National Gallery for a three-year partnership linking wine and art.
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New data shows that bulk wine diminishing in volume and value dogged the success of South African wine in the UK in 2016.
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In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, we have put together a review of the top online news, Q&As, and opinion stories.
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Asda bosses said there is still a "lot of work to do" after the most recent sales figures showed some recovery for the ailing supermarket.
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