Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Gin boom boosts Diageo’s UK performance

Published: 25 January, 2018

Diageo has reported a 7% increase in net sales in its first half year boosted by a strong performance from its gin portfolio.

Fever-Tree edges out competition to become top retail mixer

Published: 24 January, 2018

Fever Tree has continued its indomitable hold on the UK spirits sector by becoming the top mixer by value in UK retail.

WSET awards its 2017 winners and graduates at annual ceremony

Published: 23 January, 2018

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) awarded its 2017 winners and graduates last night at its annual Awards & Graduation ceremony in London.

Silent Pool head distiller branches out on his own

Published: 18 January, 2018

Simon Sherlock, head distiller at Silent Pool for the past two and a half years, has left the company to launch his own distillery.

French grapefruit aperitif goes up against Aperol and Campari

Published: 16 January, 2018

UK spirits distributor Mangrove has announced the addition of French aperitif Pampelle to its portfolio – marking the liqueur’s worldwide launch.

New online retail platform for BWS launches

Published: 15 January, 2018

A new online retail platform offering customized wine, beer and spirits selection boxes has been launched.

Tesco renews WSET partnership

Published: 15 January, 2018

Tesco has renewed its position as Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Gold Corporate Patron as part of its strategy to put education at the forefront.

Cognac XO age classification increases to 10 years

Published: 15 January, 2018

The Cognac industry has increased its XO age classification from the current six to 10 years.

Bier Huis signs exclusive distribution deal for Clover Gin

Published: 10 January, 2018

Bier Huis, the Ossett-based specialist beer, cider and spirits shop, has added Clover Gin from Belgium to its wholesale section as a UK exclusive.

Halewood reports 100% leap in net profits

Published: 08 January, 2018

Halewood Wines and Spirits has reported a 100% leap in net profits for the year ending 1 July, 2017.

Nick Hyde takes over as WSET chairman

Published: 08 January, 2018

Nick Hyde has taken over from James Simpson MW as chairman of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Board of Trustees.

Meet the Buyers: Darren Willis, owner, Grape & Grind

Published: 03 January, 2018

Like many professionals working in the trade, a career in wine was never part of the original plan – I studied mechanical engineering at university, graduating in 1997. Yet after completing a WSET course in London, I applied for a position at Harvey Nichols in 2001. I soon fell in love with both the people and subject, a passion that endures today.