Gin - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Drive to restore British gin to 'former glory'

Published: 29 November, 2012

The former founder of Tyrrells crisps is rolling out a British gin in the wake of new figures that show an annual 11.6% increase in gin sales.

Chase Distillery launches Extra Dry Gin

Published: 09 November, 2012

The Chase Distillery has launched the first single estate English gin to be created in over 200 years, Williams Great British Extra Dry Gin (GB Gin).

Spirits shoppers ignore ingredient claims, says research

Published: 24 October, 2012

Drinkers aren't influenced by ingredient claims when it comes to buying spirits, says new research.

Restaurateurs begin pulling back on two-for-one deals

Published: 12 October, 2012

Restaurateurs are pulling back on two-for-one deals and money-off vouchers because they risk eroding the value of a restaurant's brand image, according to foodservice consultancy Horizons.

Gin and sparkling wine top best sellers list over Jubilee

Published: 12 September, 2012

Gin and sparkling wine were the big sellers across the Royal Jubilee celebrations, according to the latest WSTA market report.

New gins experiment with unusual botanicals

Published: 11 September, 2012

Claiming to be the UK's newest artisanal spirits producer, The London Distillery Company is rolling out four gins made from unusual botanicals.

Mangrove adds Portobello Road Gin to portfolio

Published: 10 September, 2012

Portobello Road Gin has teamed up with national distributor Mangrove after its first year growth has "dramatically exceeded expectations".

Emerging markets provide boost for Diageo GB

Published: 23 August, 2012

Diageo's net sales in Great Britain fell 2% in the past year as the group reduced its promotional activities, but emerging...

Bombay Sapphire invests £1.5m in glassware launch

Published: 09 August, 2012

Bombay Sapphire has invested £1.5 million in the launch of its new balloon glassware, to capitalise on the growing trend for boutique gins that offer affordable luxury.

Hampshire sees opening of new gin distillery

Published: 24 July, 2012

Bombay Sapphire Gin has unveiled plans to open a distillery in Hampshire.

Beefeater rolls out celebratory Inside London bottle

Published: 09 July, 2012

Pernod Ricard-owned Beefeater gin has launched a Beefeater Inside London bottle to celebrate the city's "diverse" personality, while commanding shelf standout presence for retailers.

Pernod Ricard rolls out Beefeater 'Inside London' bottle

Published: 06 July, 2012

Pernod Ricard owned London Beefeater has launched a Beefeater 'Inside London' bottle to celebrate London's "diverse" personality while commanding shelf stand-out presence for retailers.

Hammer & Son launches Old English Gin

Published: 20 June, 2012

Boutique spirits producer Hammer & Son has launched an Old English Gin based on a recipe from 1783.

Ginstitute founder shortlisted for innovation award

Published: 25 May, 2012

Drinks business Leelex has been shortlisted for the Innovator Award at the Yorkshire Business Masters 2012.

EWG Spirits & Wine launches G'Vine Gin Connoisseur 2012

Published: 31 January, 2012

EWG Spirits & Wine, owner of the G'Vine Gin, has launched he global quest for the world's best gin bartender, G'Vine Gin Connoisseur 2012.

Beefeater launches 'Forever London' pack

Published: 17 January, 2012

Pernod Ricard owned, Beefeater, has launched a 'Forever London' limited-edition pack celebrating the brand's heritage in the capital.

British Retail Consortium - December figures up, but 2012 will remain "challenging"

Published: 10 January, 2012

UK retail sales values rose in 2011 against December 2010, but 2012 will prove an "equally challenging" year, according to the British Retail Consortium.

Sainsbury's survey shows gin to be Xmas spirit of choice

Published: 13 December, 2011

Gin is tipped to be the spirit of choice for consumers at Sainsbury's this Christmas, after it recorded a yearly uplift in sales of 61%1 amongst city dwelling 18-24 year olds.

Penfolds gets its own managing director

Published: 07 December, 2011

Iconic wine brand Penfolds has appointed Gary Burnand as its managing director.

Gordon's gin drops TV chef for actors

Published: 11 August, 2011

Grouchy TV chef Gordon Ramsay has been dropped as the face of Gordons's gin in favour of "witty conversation" from actors Emilia Fox and Philip Glenister.