Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Blavod Wines & Spirits share placing raises £571,300

Published: 24 October, 2013

Blackwood's gin owner Blavod Wines & Spirits has raised £571,300 for marketing and brand launches, following a share placing.

Pernod Ricard and Diageo report mixed figures for first quarter performance

Published: 24 October, 2013

First quarter results issued this week have revealed mixed fortunes for the sector's major drinks companies with Pernod Ricard posting an organic net sales loss of 1%, whilst Diageo returned an organic net sales growth of 3.1%.

Glenfiddich Malt Mastermind 2013 finalists announced

Published: 22 October, 2013

The number of finalists competing for the Glenfiddich Malt Mastermind 2013 title has been increased from six to seven, due to the high calibre of the candidates.

Jean Lenoir releases educational tool Le Nez du Whisky

Published: 22 October, 2013

Jean Lenoir, the famed "Nose" and creator of the Le Nez du Vin, is releasing a new book-style case with 54 aromas focused on the different essences of whisky with Le Nez du Whisky.

EU and Canada trade agreement will benefit UK wine and spirits

Published: 21 October, 2013

Negotiations concluded last week for a Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) between the European Union and Canada, which will help UK distillers and wine producers import and compete more easily in Canada.

Spirits companies should work harder to protect margins, warns Rabobank

Published: 21 October, 2013

If spirit companies are to generate growth in a depressed market they are better to concentrate on protecting margins than trying to drive volumes, according to Rabobank, financial experts for the drinks industry.

Whisky experts unveil plans for £10m Glasgow distillery

Published: 21 October, 2013

A team of whisky experts have unveiled plans to build a distillery in Glasgow city centre, on the banks of the River Clyde.

Disaronno in charity link-up with Moschino

Published: 16 October, 2013

Disaronno has joined forces with fashion brand Moschino to release a limited-edition charity bottle.

Celebrate Day of the Dead with Jose Cuervo tequila

Published: 15 October, 2013

Jose Cuervo has joined forces with Selfridges to celebrate the Mexican Day of the Dead festival.

Chivas Regal joins forces with Savile Row Bespoke Association

Published: 14 October, 2013

Chivas Regal has joined forces with the Savile Row Bespoke Association - its latest in a string of partnerships with key brands in the fashion industry.

Wemyss Malts releases largest ever parcel of whiskies

Published: 14 October, 2013

Boutique Scottish spirits producer Wemyss Malts is releasing its largest ever parcel of single cask, single malt whiskies this month.

The Gin Guild welcomes 19 new members

Published: 11 October, 2013

The Gin Guild has welcomed 19 new members - which include brand owners and ambassadors, distillers, bartenders and writers - to the ranks.

Bombay Sapphire has grand plans for its new UK distillery

Published: 11 October, 2013

Bacardi claims its new Bombay Sapphire distillery and visitor centre in Laverstoke, Hampshire, will give the gin industry a user experience to rival the Scotch whisky market and bring the Bombay Sapphire brand alive.

Whisky research reveals taste can be affected by environment

Published: 09 October, 2013

A change of environment can enhance the experience of enjoying whisky by up to 20% according to new research.

William Grant releases experimental Scotch whisky

Published: 09 October, 2013

First Drinks-distributed William Grant & Sons is breaking with convention to release a new expression that comes from its 50-year-old Girvan Patented still.

Courvoisier launches campaign to attract younger consumers

Published: 08 October, 2013

Courvoisier hopes to attract key targeted premium spirit consumers to the Cognac category with a new campaign that looks to bring fresh excitement to what has often been seen as a traditional and elite drink.

Lakes Distillery to produce first British blended whisky

Published: 07 October, 2013

Cumbria's first whisky distillery for over 100 years, the Lakes Distillery, has created a new concept "British Isles blend" for its inaugural product, called The One.