Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

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.