Halewood Wines & Spirits buys greater stake in Irish whiskey brand

Halewood Wines & Spirits has purchased a significant stake in West Cork Distillers to develop the Irish whiskey portfolio and expand its global reach.

SMWS aims to remedy previous "laissez-faire" approach with push to drive US growth

Whisky barrel-aged beers spark international interest

A Scottish beer producerd has attracted the interest of key international markets by combining two of Scotland's best-loved drinks.

New era for Distell whisky maker

Andy Watts is moving on from his role as distillery manager at South Africa's James Sedgwick after 25 years.

The Balvenie's David Stewart awarded an MBE for services to Scotch

The Balvenie's Malt Master David Stewart has been presented with an MBE medal by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for services to the Scotch whisky industry.

Brexit: "Scots need to drink more Scotch"

A leading figure in global spirits branding has issued some advice to ensure the future prosperity of the Scotch whisky industry in a post-referendum market - to drink more Scotch domestically.

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

The UK is only just coming to terms with the 52% vote in favour to leave the EU.

Jim Beam distributors invest £1m in new category vision

The UK's biggest whisky distributor is looking to capture a larger slice of the £90bn spirits category by turning their portfolio strategy on its head.

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

The UK is only just coming to terms with the 52% vote in favour to leave the EU.

Glenfiddich announces new Global Brand Ambassador

Glen Grant packaging and line-up overhaul to "re-awaken" the brand

Glen Grant has unveiled a complete re-brand of its range and added three new expressions in an attempt to "reaffirm" its position as a leading player in the premium whisky market.

Southern Comfort sale averts disaster as Brown-Forman's sales drop 2%

The sale of Southern Comfort and Tuaca has bolstered a 2% drop in net sales for Jack Daniels owner Brown-Forman.

Glenmorangie launches Old Fashioned Week

Glenmorangie is launching a new initiative called Old Fashioned Week to promote its Extra Matured Range ahead of this year's British Open Golf Championship.

Brown-Forman acquires The BenRiach Distillery Company for £281 million

Brown-Forman announced yesterday it has completed the acquisition of the single malt Scotch whisky conglomerate The BenRiach Distillery Company for £281 million.

Whiskey, rum and vodka triumph against the odds to beat gin in consumer poll

Vodka, whiskey and rum have dominated a campaign to find the nation's favourite craft spirits - despite gin making up 80% of the entries.

"Bartenders changed everything," says Wild Turkey master distiller as he celebrates 35 years in the industry

Eddie Russell, master distiller at Wild Turkey grew up in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, in the heart of bourbon-making country.

Recent decline in Scotch whisky exports slowing

Scotch whisky export value was down 2.4% in 2015 totalling £3.86 billion in custom value, but it is good news as the decline in recent years is slowing.

Pernod Ricard and Irish Distillers sell Paddy Irish Whiskey to US company

Pernod Ricard and Irish Distillers have finalised the sale of Paddy Irish Whiskey, to US family-owned drinks company Sazerac.

Amathus unveils fast-aged Bourbon

UK-based distributor Amathus is launching a new whiskey bourbon drink which uses a technique to accelerate the maturation process