William Grant & Sons offers bartender training

William Grant & Sons’ UK Brand Ambassador team is offering training to bartenders at its first ever Unwrapped: The Other Side of Bartending event in Edinburgh on 29 October.

Proof Drinks appoints former Hi-Spirits chairman as MD

Drinks brand owner and distributor Proof Drinks is gearing up for the next phase of its growth as the company confirms the appointment of Jeremy Hill as managing director.

Artadi joins Pol Roger

Pol Roger Portfolio has announced it will be distributing the wines of Spanish producer Bodegas Artadi, bringing the full range to the UK from November 1.

Pied à Terre leads petition for business rates to be abolished

Philip Hammond is being urged to abolish ‘debilitating’ business by some of the UK’s leading restaurateurs.

Low disease pressure and minimal intervention casts warm glow over UK wine industry

Demand for craft spirits in the US shows no sign of slowing

The appetite for craft spirits in the United States - arguably the nation behind the boom in craft drinks worldwide - still packs a major punch new research suggests. 

Women lack confidence in their knowledge of wine despite knowing as much as men, report finds

Wine Intelligence has launched its first report focused on gender and wine consumption across six key wine markets.

Official launch of ‘maximum bubbles, zero waste’ fizz preserver

A Champagne and sparkling wine preserver that promises to keep fizz in optimum condition for up to four weeks has been officially launched to the on-trade following a trial in a selection of high end restaurants.

Matugga Distillers prepares to start production

A new family-run £100,000 rum distillery in central Scotland is preparing to start production.

Haig Club aims to shatter whisky myths with new push

Diageo’s Haig Club aims to shatter whisky drinking myths in a new print ad campaign featuring David Beckham.

Bancroft Wines adds Seppeltsfield

Bancroft Wines has signed a deal as the exclusive UK distributor of Barossa Valley’s Seppeltsfield estate.

Silvaner makes a comeback

After an inauspicious beginning, Silvaner is poised to become one of Europe's great aromatic white varieties, according to sommelier Andrej Grunert.

Wine Intelligence's first Indian report shows ‘great potential’ for the industry

Wine Intelligence has launched its first Indian report in collaboration with Sonal Holland MW.

Juvé & Camps receives organic certification

Juvé & Camps has received organic certification following a three-year process of converting the vineyards to organic viticulture.

Penfolds launches 2018 collection alongside National Geographic film

It’s been a busy few months for the iconic Australian producer.

Maison Sichel teams up with Davy’s for latest promotion in “bedrock” indie trade

Bordeaux stalwarts Maison Sichel has revealed its annual promotion will be heading to Davy’s Wine Merchants this year for the 2018 Sichel Independents Initiative.

The week that was

In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, here’s a review of the top online news, analysis, opinions and features.

Double-digit growth for Scotch Whisky exports

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has reported double-digit growth in exports of Scotch Whisky boosted by an increasing popularity of single malt.

TWE appoints Brampton as MD Europe as King takes new position in Asia

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has promoted Michelle Brampton to managing director, Europe.

Bibendum reveals first Wine Minds candidates

Bibendum Wine has revealed the first two candidates to come out of its Wine Minds Apprenticeship initiative.