Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

It's only natural

Published: 03 April, 2009

Tomintoul Distillery in Speyside is expanding its malts range with the release of Tomintoul Speyside Glenlivet 14 Year Old.

Old Smoky

Published: 03 April, 2009

Contemporary whisky brand Smokehead is launching a super-premium, 18-year-old version called Smokehead Extra Black.

Mellowing with age

Published: 23 February, 2009

A new range of Armagnacs focuses on age and origin in a bid to give the French brandy a premium image.

Russian Standard creates Christmas cocktail range

Published: 24 November, 2008

Russian Standard, the "essential vodka to ensure a truly magical Christmas this year", has created a range of Christmas cocktail recipes to be enjoyed with its Imperia vodka brand.
Source: Russian Standard

Diageo unveils Christmas gift packs for key whiskey brands

Published: 24 November, 2008

With Christmas just around the corner, Diageo Great Britain has unveiled its gift packs for key Whiskey brands Talisker Single Malt Scotch Whisky and Bushmills Irish Whiskey, as well as ultra-premium brand Johnnie Walker Blue Label Blended Scotch Whisky.
Source: Diageo

PLB brings Solera 7 rum to the UK

Published: 24 November, 2008

Solera 7 - the premium solera-aged rum from Matusalem - is now available in the UK for the first time via newly-appointed agent PLB.
Source: Solera 7

Diageo launches limited edition Johnnie Walker

Published: 17 November, 2008

In a quarter of a century of operation, the amazing shopping experience provided by Dubai Duty Free has totally revolutionised the airport shopping experience at Dubai Airport, placing it alongside the very best in the world.
Source: Diageo

Global Brands introduces 1.5l Corky's vodka

Published: 16 November, 2008

The UK's best selling flavoured vodka shot range, Corky's, will now be available in a 1.5l format for optics - a first in the vodka shot category.

Sauza expands presence with funkin partnership

Published: 12 November, 2008

Tequila range Sauza's presence in the long drinks market is set to expand with the launch of the Sauza Passionfruit Margarita, via a partnership with the UK's leading supplier of 100% fruit purées, funkin.
Source: Beam Global UK

Sourz mixes it up in the on-trade

Published: 12 November, 2008

Maxxium UK is launching new mixability POS kits for the on-trade to boost sales of its successful Sourz range.
Source: Maxxium UK

Beam's rare cognac down to last nine bottles

Published: 12 November, 2008

Beam Global UK's world renowned L'Esprit de Courvoisier is now rarer than ever with just nine bottles remaining in the UK.
Source: Beam Global UK

Scotch Malt Whisky Society celebrates 25 years with new look

Published: 10 November, 2008

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is celebrating its 25th anniversary in true style as it launches a distinctive new look, with a beautiful new bottle, a sophisticated new Membership Box and its largest ever bottling list for members to enjoy.
Source: The Scotch Malt Whisky Society

Havana Club debuts new rum to UK market

Published: 05 November, 2008

Authentic Cuban rum maker Havana Club is pleased to announce the UK launch of its premium rum Havana Club Cuban Barrel Proof into leading style bars and specialist off-trade outlets.
Source: Havana Club

Glenmorangie brings back soda siphon

Published: 05 November, 2008

Glenmorangie is bringing back the soda siphon.
Source: Glenmorangie

Malt whisky enthusiasts snap up Diageo's latest limited-edition

Published: 04 November, 2008

The rare single malt Port Ellen - from the cult Islay distillery that closed in 1983 - has already sold out at many leading retailers, though launched only last week. 6,600 bottles were released at a cost of £130, but it's never enough to satisfy demand.
Source: Diageo

"Enhanced" Optic Opal launched

Published: 04 November, 2008

IMI Cornelius, the world-renowned spirit dispense specialist and owner of the famous Optic trademark has extended its spirit measure range with the launch of Optic Opal.
Source: IMI Cornelius

Horse around with a Hennessy cocktail

Published: 30 October, 2008

Hennessy is re-introducing its Hennessy Horse's Neck cocktail recipe in celebration of the Hennessy Gold Cup taking place next month.
Source: Hennessy

End of an era for Bruichladdich

Published: 30 October, 2008

Bruichladdich Distillery have released two 'end-of-era' single malts.
Source: Bruichladdich

Beefeater 24: new super-premium gin unveiled

Published: 27 October, 2008

The world's leading premium gin is proud to unveil Beefeater 24, a new super premium expression which takes the very best of Beefeater's heritage, quality and expertise and combines it with the glamour of London, the city in which it is distilled.
Source: Pernod Ricard UK

Balblair unveils limited edition vintage

Published: 23 October, 2008

Multi award-winning Balblair Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky has unveiled its oldest and most exclusive vintage release to date - Balblair 1965, which will be one of the finest additions to the Balblair portfolio.
Source: Balblair