Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Isle of Arran Distillery retains tourist attraction trophy

Published: 06 November, 2015

The Isle of Arran Distillery has been name Best Distillery Visitor Experience for the second year running.

Scottish whisky exports on road to recovery

Published: 05 November, 2015

The Scottish whisky market is showing strong signs of recovery, according to new figures released today by the Scottish Whisky Association.

Analysis: Is the flavoured whisky and Bourbon drinks boom offensive to purists?

Published: 04 November, 2015

As flavoured whisky and Bourbon drinks sales boom, Dominic Roskrow looks at their impact on the category and how purists are coping with their popularity.

Super premium Mauritian rum gets limited edition first UK release

Published: 03 November, 2015

The Penny Blue super premium Mauritian rum is to receive its first cask release outside the island.

The Glenrothes adds Peated Cask to new Reserve Collection

Published: 03 November, 2015

Speyside distillery The Glenrothes has launched a new expression, The Peated Cask Reserve, as part of its rebranded Reserve Collection.

Insights: The 12 must have drams of Christmas

Published: 03 November, 2015

It's been another huge year for whisky, but how do you go about offering a comprehensive and exciting choice for your customers? Dominic Roskrow offers some advice.

William Grant announces two rare new limited editions from Kininvie

Published: 02 November, 2015

William Grant & Sons has announced the launch of two prestigious new releases from its Dufftown-based Kininvie Distillery.

Jura launches limited edition gift tins in push for Christmas sales

Published: 02 November, 2015

Jura Single Malt is targeting the UK Christmas market with limited edition gift tins for its core range.

Analysis: Spirits brands set to make the most of Christmas trading period

Published: 02 November, 2015

With the 12 weeks leading up to Christmas the most crucial for all in the drinks trade, Erin Smith looks at how the spirits sector fares at this time of year.

Master of Malt offers chance to win £1,500 bottle of rare bourbon

Published: 30 October, 2015

Master of Malt is offering Twitter users the opportunity to win a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle's 20 Year Old Family Reserve Bourbon as the culmination if its #BagThisBottle competition.

National Majestic listing for award-winning Cotswold Dry Gin

Published: 30 October, 2015

The Cotswolds Distillery has secured a national listing for its Cotswolds Dry Gin in Majestic Wines following a successful regional trial.

Is Britain's indigenous Juniper crop facing crisis?

Published: 28 October, 2015

Britain's stock of native Juniper could be endangered, according to a new report.

World's first blend of Scottish and Japanese whisky launched

Published: 28 October, 2015

The Glover, a unique blend of Scottish and Japanese whisky, was simultaneously launched in Aberdeen and Tokyo this week.

Martell selects London agency for Cordon Bleu cognac redesign

Published: 28 October, 2015

Martell has commissioned a new design for its iconic Cordon Bleu cognac from London agency Nude Brand Creation.

New Amsterdam Vodka launches major millennial-focused campaign

Published: 28 October, 2015

E. & J. Gallo has unveiled an innovative new multi-million pound marketing campaign to support its US-distilled New Amsterdam Vodka brand.

New UK release for One Eyed Spirits Ron de Jeremy brand

Published: 27 October, 2015

One Eyed Spirits and Spirit Cartel are to launch a new expression of Ron de Jeremy Rum in the UK.

DJ Limbrey unveils premium vodka with Harvey Nichols exclusive

Published: 27 October, 2015

Premium craft distillery, D.J. Limbrey Distilling is to launch its first vodka brand.

Edrington hires Leith to drive global marketing for The Famous Grouse

Published: 27 October, 2015

Edrington has appointed Edinburgh-based The Leith Agency to handle all global above-the-line, below-the-line and digital activation for its iconic The Famous Grouse brand.