Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

ONS adds cream liqueurs to national shopping basket

Published: 16 March, 2016

Cream liqueurs such as Bailey's have been added to the nation's shopping basket by the Office of National Statistics.

Campari strengthens premium spirit portfolio with Grand Marnier acquisition

Published: 15 March, 2016

Italy's Gruppo Campari is to acquire the producer of Grand Marnier as part of a friendly takeover which values the business at £537 million.

Fever-Tree riding high on premium gin trend

Published: 14 March, 2016

Pioneering premium mixer supplier Fever-Tree continued its exponential rise in 2015 - its first full year of trading as a listed company - according to results announced today.

Laphroaig honours 200-year legacy with latest release

Published: 14 March, 2016

The Laphroaig distillery on the Isle of Islay's southern coast is to launch a new single malt, described as its "richest ever".

UK Scotch drinkers pay double in tax across EU

Published: 11 March, 2016

Research from the Scotch Whisky Association has revealed the full extent to which the UK's Scotch drinkers are over-taxed.

Golden age for British gin as 49 distilleries open in 2015

Published: 11 March, 2016

The full scale of the gin boom underway in the UK has been revealed for the first time.

Profits slashed at Stock Spirits as Polish market woes take their toll

Published: 10 March, 2016

FTSE-250 Central and Eastern European branded spirits producer Stock Spirits posted disappointing 2015 results today on the back of problems in the pivotal Polish market.

Premium Malfy GDQI aims to bring Italian sunshine to UK gin category

Published: 10 March, 2016

Premium Italian gin Malfy GQDI has launched in the UK - backed the claim that Italy is the true homeland of gin.

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.

Funkin partners with Cocktail Trading Co on Cocktails in the City serve

Published: 09 March, 2016

Cocktail-mixer producer Funkin is partnering with the Cocktail Trading Co on a new cocktail at this year's Cocktails in the City event in London.

Catalyst to launch Spanish best seller Larios Gin in the UK

Published: 09 March, 2016

Catalyst Brands is to take on Spain's Larios Gin in the UK as part of a partnership with Beam Suntory which begins on April 1.

Isle of Arran releases 18 Year Old Single Malt as distillery turns 21

Published: 07 March, 2016

Isle of Arran Distillers is to release an 18 Year Old Single Malt as it celebrates its 21st anniversary this year.

Taking a break from the mainstream

Published: 07 March, 2016

It's often said that Champagne sales are a pretty accurate economic barometer, their fluctuations closely matching the financial health of the nation, fast charting out the highs and lows of boom and bust.

Profile: Denis O'Flynn, Pernod Ricard

Published: 07 March, 2016

intDenis O'Flynn, managing director of Pernod Ricard, brings with him a clear strategy, an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for the industry - what could be better?

Maggie's Farm rum wins ACSA best in show second year running

Published: 04 March, 2016

Pennsylvania-based Allegheny Distilling has taken home the best-in-show medal from the American Craft Spirits Association's annual awards for its Maggie's Farm rum the second year in a row.

Wolfburn distillery returns to life after 150 years

Published: 04 March, 2016

The first whisky to be released in 150 years from the Thurso-based Wolfburn distillery will hit the UK market next month.

Gin Guild unveils line-up for third annual Ginposium

Published: 03 March, 2016

The Gin Guild has announced details of its third annual Ginposium one-day event.

Diageo brings back Johnnie Walker Green Label to drive Scotch growth

Published: 02 March, 2016

Diageo Reserve Brands is to re-introduce its Johnnie Walker Green Label blended malt to the core Johnnie Walker range worldwide.

Gatwick targets premium gin market with unique on-site distillery and bar

Published: 02 March, 2016

Gatwick's North Terminal has opened what is believed to be the world's first on-site airport gin distillery and bar.

UK Scotch sales bounced back in 2015 after 2% duty cut

Published: 02 March, 2016

Sales of Scottish whisky in the UK returned to growth last year after years of decline, according to figures released today by the Scottish Whisky Association.