Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Lagavulin finds viral fame in 45-minute YouTube hit

Published: 04 December, 2015

A 45-minute film of US actor Nick Offerman sitting by a log fire and sipping Lagavulin has become a global viral hit.

Fine+Rare offers exclusive Arbikie single malt whisky Founder's Casks

Published: 03 December, 2015

Fine+Rare, the London-based international fine wine and spirits brokers, will be offering investors the opportunity to purchase exclusive first-release whisky barrels from award-winning new Scottish distillery, Arbikie.

Whyte & Mackay goes with Gallo on US distribution for key brands

Published: 02 December, 2015

Whyte & Mackay has appointed E & J Gallo as the exclusive US distributor for its The Dalmore, Jura and John Barr whisky brands.

Martin Miller offering daily prizes in Gin Advent Calendar promotion

Published: 01 December, 2015

Independent distiller Martin Miller has launched a daily Advent Calendar competition on Twitter.

East London Liquor Company offers whisky lovers dram come true

Published: 30 November, 2015

The East London Liquor Company is offering customers the chance to lay down their own cask of whisky.

John Dewar launches new Aberfeldy expression

Published: 30 November, 2015

John Dewar & Sons, the whisky arm of global drinks giant Barcardi, is releasing a new 16-year-old expression for Aberfeldy.

Illegal alcohol kills 15 in Russia

Published: 27 November, 2015

Counterfeit alcohol has killed 15 people in the last two weeks, according to authorities in Russia.

Martin Miller's beats Jensen's to win Graphic Bar Gin-Off final

Published: 27 November, 2015

Martin Miller's Gin has won the inagural Gin-Off competition final held by London's Graphic Bar earlier this week.

Distell embarks on US spirits joint venture with Terlato Wine Group

Published: 27 November, 2015

South Africa's Distell Group has announced a joint venture with the Terlato Wine Group in the US.

Sales up at Rémy Cointreau but organic growth down

Published: 27 November, 2015

Sales at Rémy Cointreau rose to £353 million in the six months to September 30, the company has announced.

The Glenrothes unveils rare 1969 vintage at Abbey Road studios

Published: 26 November, 2015

Award-winning Speyside distillery, The Glenrothes, launched a new tasting platform at Abbey Road Studios this week.

New premium gin brand targets luxury retail market

Published: 25 November, 2015

Givinity, a new ultra-premium gin brand, launched this week at the Corinthia Hotel in Westminster.

Arbikie marks first birthday with Scottish chipotle vodka

Published: 25 November, 2015

Arbikie Highland Estate is celebrating its first birthday with the release of a Chilli Vodka.

Johnnie Walker Blue in Xmas push to London on- and off-trade

Published: 24 November, 2015

Core Diageo whisky brand Johnnie Walker has revealed a festive drive in London's on- and off-trade for its premium Blue expression.

Tia Maria partners with Grazia in pre-Christmas push

Published: 23 November, 2015

Tia Maria has partnered with leading women's magazine, Grazia, to produce a limited edition gift pack.

Scottish scientists rewarded for work on retaining the angel's share

Published: 23 November, 2015

A team at Edinburgh Napier University has won Queen's Anniversary Prize for its work, which includes developing a whisky barrel that retains the "angel's share".

Edinburgh Christmas Gin returns for second year

Published: 23 November, 2015

Edinburgh Christmas Gin is set to return to shelves for a second year, producer Spencerfield Spirit has announced.

Community Alcohol Partnerships reduce underage drinking-related crime

Published: 20 November, 2015

Community Alcohol Partnership (CAP) schemes have decreased alcohol-related crime among young people in many participating communities across the UK, according to a new report published this week called Progress through Partnership: Creating Safer Communities.