Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Japan's first craft gin distillery to open in Kyoto next year

Published: 16 November, 2015

What is believed to be Japan's first craft gin distillery will open in Kyoto next year.

Rare new release from Ardmore

Published: 13 November, 2015

The Ardmore distillery has added a new expression to its portfolio.

Ron Zacapa launches limited edition Reserva Limitada 2015

Published: 13 November, 2015

Ultra-premium Guatemalan rum brand, Ron Zacapa has launched its third annual limited edition blend, Reserva Limitada 2015.

Durand takes helm at SAS Larsen

Published: 13 November, 2015

SAS Larsen, producer of Cognac brands, Larsen and Renault, has appointed Jérôme Durand as its new managing director.

Roots taps rum ambassador Burrell for Caribbean restaurant launch

Published: 12 November, 2015

Entrepreneur, chef and musician Levi Roots has partnered with global rum ambassador Ian Burrell for the launch of his first restaurant.

Benromach takes home top prizes from Hong Kong competition

Published: 12 November, 2015

Moray-based Benromach distillery won several two prizes at the annual Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition last week.

Courvoisier launches Christmas campaign with major cinema ad buy

Published: 11 November, 2015

Courvoisier, the UK's best-selling brand of Cognac, has launched its 2015 Christmas campaign.

WSTA launches London's first gin-focused tourist tour

Published: 11 November, 2015

Gin has made it onto the London tourist map, thanks to a new tour launched by the Wine and Spirit Trade Association this week.

UKTI takes 23 UK distilleries across the US on major gin-trade initiative

Published: 10 November, 2015

The Arbikie, Portobello Road and Cotswold distilleries were among 23 UK producers invited to showcase their gins in the US by the government's UK Trade & Investment department last month.

Glenturret steps into limelight with new single malt range

Published: 10 November, 2015

The Crieff-based Glenturret Distillery has launched a new range of single malts to mark the 240th anniversary of distilling on its site.

Model Laetitia Casta helps launch Cointreau 'Creative Crew' campaign

Published: 10 November, 2015

Cointreau launches the 'Creative Crew' philanthropist programme focused on supporting the creativity of women.

Lakeland Distillery partners with Cumbrian Wildlife Trust on juniper

Published: 09 November, 2015

Lakeland Distillery has partnered with the Cumbrian Wildlife Trust to source local juniper for its award-winning Lakes Gin.

Iconic Artesian bar loses several key bar staff members

Published: 09 November, 2015

Is it the end of an era for the iconic Artesian bar, a four-time winner of the World's 50 Best Bars, which lost its two lead bartenders Alex Kratena and Simone Caporale and nine other staff members?

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.