Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Cognac auction on track to break records

Published: 19 July, 2013

The 8^th annual La Part des Anges Cognac auction held on September 19^th, 2013, in Château Brillac...

Premium brands on top, finds First Drinks Market Report

Published: 19 July, 2013

Premium drinks brands are outperforming the rest of the sector, according to the third Market Report published by First Drinks.

Premium brands on top, finds First Drinks Market Report

Published: 19 July, 2013

Premium drinks brands are outperforming the rest of the sector, according to the third Market Report published by First Drinks.

Douglas Blyde meets distiller Olivier Blanc

Published: 19 July, 2013

"I was officially in charge of half the world of perfume," says Olivier Blanc, leaning forward from his director's...

Interactive Courvoisier store opens in Munich

Published: 19 July, 2013

Maxxium Travel Retail has unveiled a dedicated Courvoisier store at Munich International Airport to showcase its...

Disaronno Mixing Star creates Killer Cocktail

Published: 16 July, 2013

Dutch bartender Tess Posthumus has been crowned Disaronno Mixing Star 2013 at the European final...

Maxxium UK rolls out on-pack pricing

Published: 15 July, 2013

Maxxium UK is to extend its range of price marked packs (PMPs) to drive sales in the convenience channel.

Hoxton Gin secures Tesco listings

Published: 12 July, 2013

Hoxton Gin has announced it has secured listings in 103 Tesco stores nationwide.

Miss Whisky and Glengoyne host Marie Curie tea party

Published: 11 July, 2013

Miss Whisky, aka Alwynne Gwilt, is hoping to raise money for the Marie Curie Cancer Care charity by hosting...

Speyside distilleries release their oldest single malts

Published: 10 July, 2013

BenRiach and GlenDronach distilleries, both located in Speyside, have announced the release of their oldest...

Research unveils high demand for pre-mixed drinks

Published: 09 July, 2013

The drinks industry could be missing out on a huge opportunity among female consumers who are thirsty for more pre-mixed drink choices, according to new market research compiled by OnePoll.

UKBG announces Bénédictine finalists

Published: 08 July, 2013

Twenty-two regional mixologists are to compete in the last leg of the UK Bartenders Guild National Cocktail...

Cutty Sark whisky sales growing 'rapidly'

Published: 05 July, 2013

The Edrington Group-owned Cutty Sark whisky has halted its declining sales to see the brand launch into over 30...

First Sussex distillery set to open in 2014

Published: 05 July, 2013

The Lurgashall winery near Midhurst, West Sussex, which is known for its Silverbirch wine and mead, has...

Maxxium UK adds Snow Leopard vodka to portfolio

Published: 05 July, 2013

Maxxium UK has added luxury vodka Snow Leopard to its portfolio of brands with immediate effect.

Roast introduces its own London gin

Published: 04 July, 2013

Borough Market's Roast restaurant has introduced its own London Dry Gin.

Mamont Vodka hosts cocktail competition

Published: 03 July, 2013

New Siberian vodka brand, Mamont Vodka, hosted the EVEREST 60 Challenge last month to develop a...

Grant's wins big at Scotch Whisky Masters 2013

Published: 01 July, 2013

Grant's 18 Year Old blended Scotch whisky was awarded the Master title at the 2013 Scotch Whisky Master Awards and also received a gold medal for its 25 Year Old.