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Lidl adds trio to Whisky collection

Published: 07 June, 2017

Lidl has extended its Abrachan Triple Oak Blended Malt collection with three new single malt editions – Speyside, Islay and Highland (rrp: £17.49).

The drinks world takes action over alcohol misuse

Published: 17 March, 2017

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) announced this week it is calling for entries for this year's Scotch Whisky Action Fund - an initiative set up in 2013 to help tackle alcohol misuse by offering grants for related projects across Scotland.

Jameson makes its first move into RTDs

Published: 14 March, 2017

Pernod Ricard has poured Jameson into cans in a bid to up the Irish Whiskey brand's relevance among younger drinkers.

The SWA issues final call for cut in duty

Published: 06 March, 2017

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has issued a final call for a 2% cut in spirits excise duty ahead of this week's Budget.

Sales of bourbon predicted to explode in the UK over next five years

Published: 03 March, 2017

Sales of bourbon could rival those of Scotch in the UK over the next five to ten years new data has shown.

London whisky fraudster could be the "Rudy Kurniawan" of UK spirits

Published: 02 March, 2017

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.

Spirit sales across Western Europe in sharp decline

Published: 28 February, 2017

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.

SWA helps to tackle alcohol misuse

Published: 27 February, 2017

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.

Single malt exports break £1 billion for the first time

Published: 21 February, 2017

Exports of single malt Scotch whisky have hit £1bn for the first time, the BBC has reported.

Rising demand in the US following sterling slump drives Scotch exports to three-year high

Published: 16 February, 2017

In the wake of the Brexit vote and the subsequent slump of the pound, the only upside was that the UK's exports seemed poised to become more attractive to oversees buyers.

CETA deal to boost spirits sales to Canada

Published: 16 February, 2017

Industry leaders have welcomed the ratification of the controversial CETA trade deal, which will eliminate almost all import tariffs on wines, spirits travelling from the EU to Canada.

Diageo announces plans for £18.6 million distillery and whiskey project in former Guinness Power House

Published: 01 February, 2017

Diageo has announced plans to re-enter the Irish whiskey market after selling Bushmills two years ago.

The week that was: top news, Q&As and opinion on Harpers.co.uk

Published: 27 January, 2017

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.

Diageo celebrates growth in 2017 interim results

Published: 26 January, 2017

Spirits giant Diageo has reported a better than expected rise in sales helped by improvements in its US business and its Scotch portfolio.

Craft beer and gin exports follow in footsteps of Scotch

Published: 26 January, 2017

Scotch may be one of the UK's greatest export success stories, but craft beer and gin are fast catching up, according to figures released by Defra yesterday to coincide with Burns' Night.

Whisky adds £3.7bn to UK balance of trade, new report shows

Published: 25 January, 2017

The Scottish whisky industry contributes a massive £3.7bn to the UK's balance of trade in goods making it the singe largest net contributor, according to new research published by the Scotch Whisky Association.

Sake brewery aims to revitalise whisky operations

Published: 23 January, 2017

The Wakatsuru Shuzo sake brewery is to reinvest in whisky production again following a round of crowdfunding.

England's smallest whisky distillery to open in Yorkshire

Published: 23 January, 2017

A Yorkshire couple are to build a England's smallest whisky distillery in the North Yorkshire village of Sutton-on-the-Forest.

Rémy Cointreau acquires Domaine des Hautes Glaces

Published: 09 January, 2017

High-end wines and spirits producer Rémy Cointreau has acquired 100% of the capital of a distillery in the Alps with the aim of strengthening its position in the premium single malt market.