Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

The Whisky Shop offers £150k bottle

Published: 24 June, 2013

The Whisky Shop is selling one of the world's most expensive whiskies in its flagship Piccadilly store.

William Grant releases Nordic Glenfiddich expression

Published: 19 June, 2013

William Grant has launched Glenfiddich Cask of Dreams, an expression of the Scotch whisky which is finished in Nordic oak.

Niche Scotch whiskies enjoy growth

Published: 18 June, 2013

Niche whiskies are experiencing sales growth as consumers search for something different, the trade heard at Vinexpo this week.

Pernod Ricard reopens Glen Keith distillery

Published: 17 June, 2013

French drinks group Pernod Ricard has reopened the Glen Keith Scotch whisky distillery as it bets on future generations' thirst for Scotland's "water of life".

Benromach announces distillery expansion plans

Published: 11 June, 2013

Benromach, Speyside's smallest distillery, has annouced plans for major expansion in order to meet growing demand for its single malt whisky.

The Balvenie launches new batch at whisky fête

Published: 10 June, 2013

William Grant is to launch The Balvenie Tun 1401 Batch 8 at The Balvenie Whisky Fête in London's Tavistock Square this week.

UK RumFest returns for seventh year

Published: 07 June, 2013

As rum lays claim to being the fastest-growing spirits category in the UK, RumFest has announced its return...

Pernod Ricard to launch Royal Salute Diamond Tribute

Published: 05 June, 2013

Pernod Ricard's Scotch whisky arm Chivas Brothers has announced the global launch of its latest expression under luxury...

Diageo launches counter top spirits unit for impulse sector

Published: 03 June, 2013

Diageo is launching a new counter top unit for the impulse sector to help drive sales of 20cl miniatures of its major spirits brands.

Bristol bartender wins chance to create spirit with Diageo

Published: 28 May, 2013

A Bristol bartender has won Diageo's Show Your Spirit competition and will see her brand go into production.

Glenfarclas and Hine join forces for 1953 vintage

Published: 24 May, 2013

Glenfarclas Scotch whisky and Hine Cognac have joined forces with the Queen's cabinet maker to create a pair of obelisks to house the 1953 vintages of each product.

Hendrick's creator launches blood orange liqueur in UK

Published: 23 May, 2013

A Sicilian blood orange liqueur claiming to be the first of its kind has been launched in the UK by the creator of Hendrick's gin.

New whisky distillery planned for Lake District

Published: 20 May, 2013

A new whisky distillery is set to open in the heart of the Lake District and will be the first in the region for more than...

Ian MacLeod relaunches Tamdhu with 10 YO whisky

Published: 09 May, 2013

Ian MacLeod Distillers celebrated the relaunch of its Tamdhu Distillery this week with the release of a 10-year-old...

First Drinks to boost spirits in convenience sector

Published: 02 May, 2013

First Drinks has launched a programme to boost spirits sales in the convenience and wholesale channels.

Diageo bartender competition takes to the skies

Published: 26 April, 2013

Diageo's bartender competition World Class is to take to the skies for the UK final - the company has partnered British Airways and the final of the competition will take place on a return flight from London to New York.