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

Published: 24 June, 2016

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

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

Published: 17 June, 2016

In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, we have done a review of the top online news, Q&As, and opinion stories.

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

Published: 17 June, 2016

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

Halo effect in gin creating thirst for premium tonic

Published: 09 June, 2016

Premium brand 1724 Tonic Water has found a new UK distributor as it aims to gain ground in the growing premium tonic market.

More spirit brands are partnering with leading bars to create unique cocktail serves

Published: 07 June, 2016

Spirit brands partnering with leading bars to help create unique serves in some of the UK's cutting edge bars is helping to further fuel the cocktail craze in the UK and abroad.

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

Published: 27 May, 2016

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

Halewood adds pre-mix cans to Red Square portfolio

Published: 23 May, 2016

Red Square Vodka is branching out into the pre-mixed category to extend its reach to a new, younger customer base.

Milk-based vodka to launch into US and Australia with new appointment

Published: 16 May, 2016

Black Cow Pure Milk Vodka has brought on board a new global sales director to help launch the spirit into new key markets worldwide.

Az Valor supports Amaral in Stock Spirits row

Published: 12 May, 2016

AZ Valor Partners have come out in support of Western Gate's proposals to nominate two candidates to the board of Stock Spirits.

Vestal Vodka partnership to drive growth in the UK and abroad

Published: 06 May, 2016

Drinks industry guru, Dave Steward, has partnered with Vestal Vodka to drive growth in the UK's most competitive spirits category.

Around the Globe cocktail menu at London's oldest hotel

Published: 25 April, 2016

The Donovan Bar in Brown's Hotel, Mayfair, is launching a jet-set new cocktail menu showcasing mixology innovations from around the world

Poland row heats up as Stock Spirits urges shareholders to vote against Western Gate's recommendations

Published: 19 April, 2016

Stock Spirits is recommending that its shareholders vote against Western Gate Private Investment Ltd's recommendations, in an increasingly heated row over loss of market share in Poland.

CEO of Stock Spirits takes early retirement following pressure to step down over problems in Poland

Published: 18 April, 2016

Stock Spirits Group PLC has announced today that chief executive officer Chris Heath will be stepping down with immediate effect to take early retirement.

Stock Spirits criticse top shareholder who seeks to oust CEO

Published: 12 April, 2016

Stock Spirits has hit back at its largest individual shareholder for trying to depose its chief executive officer while having a "conflict of interest".

#HotCraftSpirits campaign to partner with online drinks retailer 31Dover.com

Published: 01 April, 2016

Specialist online drinks retailer 31Dover.com has partnered with Twitter campaign #HotCraftSpirits, which is seeking to identify the most popular craft spirit brands in the UK.

Halewood unveils new four-strong craft spirit range

Published: 31 March, 2016

Independent drinks manufacturer and distributor Halewood International is launching a new range of craft spirits to target younger millenniel drinkers thirsty for new flavour combinations and drink experiences.

Spirits business and retail outlets drive strong profit growth at Adnams

Published: 24 March, 2016

Adnams, the Suffolk-based brewer, distiller and retailer, saw profits rise 7.3% in 2015, despite flat sales growth.

Premium Polish vodka Torunska launches in the UK

Published: 24 March, 2016

Polish premium vodka Torunksa is set to launch in the UK for the first time.

Limited edition Ketel One release marks distillery's 325th birthday

Published: 09 March, 2016

Diageo Reserve Brand Ketel One Vodka is releasing a limited edition bottle to celebrate the Nolet family distillery's 325th anniversary.

Wyborowa celebrates exploration with Pathbreaker app and competition

Published: 24 February, 2016

Polish vodka brand Wyborowa - also known as Wybo - has launched a new app named Pathbreaker which is part of a three-month competition to celebrate exploration, the new and the unknown.