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Chivas Brothers green-light first distillery on Isle of Islay

Published: 03 October, 2023

Chivas Brothers, the Pernod Ricard business dedicated to Scotch whisky, has announced plans for its first distillery on the isle of Islay.

Scotland’s call to government as hospitality faces ‘continued barrage of challenges’

Published: 03 October, 2023

The Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) is pleading for more support to help protect the hospitality sector, as venues report the crippling impact of staff vacancies and ‘a continued wave of cost increases’.

Sugrue South Downs welcomes three new investors

Published: 03 October, 2023

Boutique English sparkling producer, Sugrue South Down, has announced three new investors to the business.

Harpers exclusive: Enotria’s new CEO

Published: 02 October, 2023

Enotria & Coe has announced a new CEO, Harpers can exclusively reveal, with Julian Momen taking over in the top job from long-standing CEO Troy Christensen.

WSET to launch beer qualifications in 2024

Published: 02 October, 2023

WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust), the world’s largest provider of drinks education, is to launch two new beer qualifications, Level 1 Award in Beer and Level 2 Award in Beer, from February 2024.

Isa Bal steps up to chair Sommelier Wine Awards

Published: 02 October, 2023

Harpers and Imbibe Live are delighted to announce that Isa Bal MS is to head up the revived Sommelier Wine Awards competition (SWA).

Indie bottlers provide value for Master of Malt

Published: 02 October, 2023

A year after its independent bottling series relaunch, Master of Malt released 149 labels from 99 distilleries, delivering 20,000 bottles to its customers.

‘No Christmas strikes’ – hospitality leaders urge unions

Published: 02 October, 2023

Leading hospitality businesses have called for the festive season to be protected from strike action amidst the ongoing rail dispute.

Wine Future reveals full programme

Published: 29 September, 2023

Wine Future has announced its full programme for its fourth edition, ‘Breaking Barriers’, which will take place between 7-9 November at the Convento de São Francisco in Coimbra.

Nyetimber announces biggest ever harvest

Published: 29 September, 2023

English sparkling pioneer Nyetimber has revealed that harvest 2023 will be its biggest ever, with 350ha of vines to be harvested, up almost 8% on last year.

Britain loses 30% of nightclubs since Covid

Published: 29 September, 2023

Covid and changing consumer habits have led to a sharp drop in Britain's nightclubs, according to new research from CGA by NIQ.

Millar moves on from Theatre of Wine

Published: 28 September, 2023

Jason Millar has relinquished his role as company director at Theatre of Wine, which he had held since 2018.

Whisky Investment Company calls on SWA to ‘head up’ CWA

Published: 28 September, 2023

Following the launch of the Cask Whisky Association (CWA), a board of members committed to upholding best practices in cask whisky ownership and sale, the MD of a leading whisky investment company has called on the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) to back the development.

Wine industry makes strides in diversity

Published: 28 September, 2023

Dom Pérignon, the renowned Champagne House, announced today (28 September) alongside Liquid Icons and the Gérard Basset Foundation the winner of the new Dom Pérignon Golden Vines MW Scholarship.

Gusbourne sales up 25% in UK

Published: 28 September, 2023

Gusbourne, the premium English sparkling wine producer, has announced its unaudited results for the six months ended 30 June 2023, reflecting another solid performance for the company, and a boost for the English wine sector in general.

Santorini harvests tiny yield following ‘difficult’ vintage

Published: 27 September, 2023

Santorini's wine industry is forecasting a very small production in 2023, after picking a crop that barely managed to reach 30% of the annual average.

The Wine Barn welcomes two new agencies into the fold

Published: 27 September, 2023

Leading specialist importer The Wine Barn has expanded its portfolio of German wineries with the addition of Grans-Fassian and Jürgen Ellwanger.

Indigo unveils Chile fundraising campaign

Published: 27 September, 2023

Indigo Wine has pledged to donate £1 for each bottle sold from their portfolio of Chilean wines, raising funds for producers affected by natural disasters in Itata and Maule.

New opening nears for Oxford Wine Group

Published: 26 September, 2023

The Oxford Wine Group is now set to open its new wine bar on Oxford’s High Street on 2 October in the centre of the city.

Symington Family Estates and Berry Bros. & Rudd launch Hambledon takeover bid

Published: 25 September, 2023

A newly incorporated entity owned directly by Berry Bros. & Rudd and Atlantis Win Holdings, a member of the Symington Group, has initiated a takeover bid for Hambledon Vineyard.