Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Ian MacLeod relaunches Tamdhu with 10 YO whisky

Published: 09 May, 2013

Ian MacLeod Distillers celebrated the relaunch of its Tamdhu Distillery this week with the release of a 10-year-old...

Ardbeg celebrates next limited edition release with Ardbog Day on June 1

Published: 09 May, 2013

Ardbeg, the single malt scotch whisky producer, has announced its latest limited edition whisky will be called Ardbog and is to host a special "Ardbog Day" on June 1 to celebrate its launch.

Prince Harry to join Team Glenfiddich on Antarctic trek

Published: 23 April, 2013

Prince Harry has announced he will join Team Glenfiddich, an expedition group comprised of wounded service personnel, in a 335km trek to the South Pole in December.

Diageo to build £50m Scotch whisky distillery

Published: 03 April, 2013

Diageo is to increase its Scotch whisky production with a new £50 million distillery in the Scottish Highlands. Text Diageo is to increase its Scotch whisky production with a new £50 million distillery in the Scottish Highlands.

Scotch whisky exports fell last year but industry remains confident

Published: 02 April, 2013

Scotch whisky exports fell by 70 million bottles last year with top market France accounting for nearly three quarters of the decline.

The Macallan whisky in charity auction Bond link-up

Published: 26 March, 2013

To celebrate 50 years of James Bond in film, The Macallan will be donating a bottle of its 50-year-old Scotch whisky to be auctioned for charity.

Distell sets sights on SA whiskies

Published: 22 March, 2013

Distell is eyeing the potential of its South African whiskies in key European markets, including the UK.

Glenmorangie launches interactive Cask Masters campaign

Published: 28 February, 2013

Glenmorangie has launched Glenmorangie Cask Masters, an interactive whisky campaign that involves the brand's fans in the decision-making process behind a new limited edition.

Whisky and vodka see double-digit price hike

Published: 12 February, 2013

Spirit prices have rebounded sharply after the Christmas sales, with whisky and vodka showing a double-digit...

Penderyn Distillery invests in £1m expansion

Published: 25 January, 2013

Penderyn is to invest £1 million into its distillery through self-funding and help from the Welsh government in a bid to increase annual sales and fulfil demand.

New single malt distillery for Isle of Harris

Published: 22 January, 2013

A new single malt distillery is due to be built on the Hebridean Isle of Harris after it recieved a grant of £1.9 million from the Scottish government.

Glenmorangie Ealanta - it's all about the wood

Published: 21 January, 2013

It's all about the wood for the fourth annual release of Glenmorangie Private Edition Ealanta 19 Year Old (rrp £74.99, 46% abv), which is fully matured in virgin American white oak casks.

Chivas launches Pininfarina collection

Published: 11 January, 2013

Chivas Regal has launched three limited edition products with Italian luxury car designer Pininfarina.

Scotch whisky industry more productive than City of London

Published: 02 January, 2013

Scotch whisky is now worth more than £4 billion to the Scottish economy and is more productive than the City of London, according to a report commissioned by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA).

Lidl 'collectors' item' malt whisky sells out within days

Published: 12 December, 2012

The 33-year-old Lidl own-label single malt whisky, which was deemed a "collectors' item", sold its entire stock within just three days of being on the shelves.

The Times launches spirits club

Published: 26 November, 2012

The Times has upped its focus on spirits with the launch of an online spirit shop the Whisky Club and a new drinks columnist Alice Lascelles.

William Grant launches 25 Year Old blend

Published: 19 November, 2012

William Grant & Sons has launched its Grant's 25 Year Old blend for the first time outside the travel retail market.

The Whisky Shop launches flagship London store

Published: 12 November, 2012

The Whisky Shop is launching its flagship store in London's Piccadilly with the aim of taking high street whisky retailing to a new level.

Mike Matthews opens his mind to whiskey at Balcones tasting

Published: 06 November, 2012

I'll make no bones about this, spirits aren't really my thing. Anyone who knows me will tell you, I'm all about the grape and not the grain. So imagine my surprise when I was invited to a whiskey tasting.