Whiskey - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Former Scottish secretary joins calls for 2% duty cut on whisky

Published: 10 February, 2016

Alistair Carmichael, secretary of state for Scotland in the 2010-15 coalition government, has written to the chancellor George Osborne calling for a further 2% cut in the duty on whisky and other spirits.

Benromach celebrates its past with rare 35-year-old expression

Published: 03 February, 2016

Moray distillery Benromach has released a 35-year-old whisky, one of its rarest single malts to date.

Douglas Laing launches limited edition cask strength Rock Oyster whisky

Published: 27 January, 2016

Douglas Laing & Co has announced the release of its Limited Edition Cask Strength Rock Oyster Island Malt Scotch Whisky.

Hunter Laing expands into production with first Islay distillery in ten years

Published: 26 January, 2016

Glasgow's Hunter Laing & Company, a family-owned whisky bottler and blender, has announced plans to open a distillery on Islay.

Glenmorangie adds seventh to award-winning Private Edition series

Published: 21 January, 2016

Glenmorangie has announced the release of the seventh in its award-winning Private Edition series of whiskies.

Morrison Bowmore CEO Keiller joins board of The Last Drop

Published: 20 January, 2016

The Last Drop Distillers has appointed Mike Keiller to its board directors, the company has announced.

Bulleit taps Tivey for north of England brand ambassador role

Published: 19 January, 2016

Bulleit Bourbon and Rye has appointed award-winning bartender, Joe Tivey as its first brand ambassador for the north of England.

London café offers Speyside whisky for 1p a shot

Published: 18 January, 2016

A London café is selling a Speyside single malt whisky at 1p a shot this week.

SWA backs EU moves to end market rigging in Colombia

Published: 15 January, 2016

The Scotch Whisky Association has welcomed moves by the European Union to end restrictive trade practices in Colombia.

Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2016 scheduled for February release

Published: 13 January, 2016

Japanese drinks group Suntory has announced the release of its Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2016 whisky on February 1.

Drinks businesses flex their sharp social media skills

Published: 11 January, 2016

Social media has become a crucial tool in any brand manager's box of tricks and it will become increasingly important in 2016. Erin Smith reports

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Published: 06 January, 2016

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SWA survey finds huge public support for cut in UK whisky tax

Published: 04 January, 2016

British consumers are overwhelmingly in favour of a cut in the tax on a bottle of Scotch, according to a new survey sponsored by the Scottish Whisky Association.

Scottish minimum unit pricing for alcohol hangs in balance against EU free trade laws

Published: 23 December, 2015

The European Court of Justice has ruled that the Scottish Government's case for minimum unit pricing [MUP] for alcohol could be in breach of free trade laws if tax-based measures could deliver a fairer and equally effective result with regard to protecting public health.

Father Christmas set to enjoy a whisky-fuelled Christmas night

Published: 22 December, 2015

Over three-quarters of us will leave something out for Father Christmas this year, according to a survey of Tesco customers.

José Cuervo in £30 million plans to double capacity at Bushmills

Published: 21 December, 2015

The Bushmills distillery in County Antrim will double in capacity if new expansions plans meet with local planning approval.

David steps down as William Grant chief executive

Published: 18 December, 2015

William Grant & Sons chief executive Stella David is to leave the family-owned business in February, it is reported.

SWA slams minimum unit pricing ahead of EU court ruling

Published: 18 December, 2015

The Scottish Whisky Association has reiterated its opposition to minimum-unit pricing (MUP) in Scotland, prior to a ruling on the subject from the Court of Justice of the European Union, which is due on December 23.