Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

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.

Bimber Distillery launches with Polish-inspired flavoured vodka range

Published: 23 February, 2016

The Polish-inspired Bimber Distillery, based in London, is to launch a range of premium vodkas onto the UK market.

Russian vodka exports collapse

Published: 16 February, 2016

Russian exports of vodka and other spirits slumped 40% in 2015, according to reports in the Russian media.

Dunnet Bay Distillery adds Holy Grass Vodka to range

Published: 20 November, 2015

Dunnet Bay, the most northerly distillery in mainland Britain, is to launch its first vodka this month.

New Amsterdam Vodka launches major millennial-focused campaign

Published: 28 October, 2015

E. & J. Gallo has unveiled an innovative new multi-million pound marketing campaign to support its US-distilled New Amsterdam Vodka brand.

DJ Limbrey unveils premium vodka with Harvey Nichols exclusive

Published: 27 October, 2015

Premium craft distillery, D.J. Limbrey Distilling is to launch its first vodka brand.

William Grant adds Russian Standard to premium portfolio

Published: 20 October, 2015

William Grant & Sons is to represent Russian Standard Vodka in the UK.

Absolut puts classics with a twist under spotlight in digital campaign

Published: 30 September, 2015

Absolut vodka is launching a new Taste Perfection brand marketing platform focusing on classic vodka cocktails such as the Bloody Mary and Cosmopolitan.