Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

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

Teacher's hots up for Christmas

Published: 22 October, 2008

As the nights draw in, the leaves turn and fall and the temperature drops, the opportunity to indulge in a cosy night in, in front of a fire with friends and family comes around once again.
Source: Teacher's

Diageo launches "world's best" silver tequila

Published: 22 October, 2008

The world's most prestigious tequila family, Jose Cuervo, is launching what is, in the opinion of the Beverage Testing Institute, the world's best tasting silver tequila, to the GB market.
Source: Diageo

New gin brand targets bars, hotels and restaurants

Published: 21 October, 2008

A new fresh thinking company which includes entrepreneurs, marketers, and industry specialists in its ranks launches its first brand onto the UK market in November, Brockmans, a 40% premium gin.

London bar operators team up to develop premium spirits range

Published: 21 October, 2008

A group of top London bar operators has helped to develop a premium spirits portfolio for WaverleyTBS aimed at premium bars and city centre venues.

Bruichladdich unveils all American classic

Published: 16 October, 2008

Bruichladdich has released an all American Classic with French royal family and a revolutionary war connections - The Bourbon 16.

Metaxa bottles a piece of Greek heritage

Published: 14 October, 2008

Metaxa, the distinguished Greek spirit, has created a super-premium, limited edition blend entitled AEN METAXA to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the company. Composed of blends aged between 20 and 80 years, AEN METAXA is the oldest product ever to be released by Metaxa.

Cognac Frapin releases award winning multi-vintage

Published: 14 October, 2008

Cognac Frapin has launched Le Multimillésime - the world's first multi-vintage Grande Champagne Cognac.

Johnnie Walker strides into festive season with limited edition pack

Published: 14 October, 2008

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of its iconic Striding Man logo, the makers of Johnnie Walker will be marking the beginning of the festive season with the release of the Johnnie Walker Black Label® Limited Edition Centenary pack. The sleek high gloss black bottle is embellished with the Striding Man, made using 23 Carat Gold.

Diageo launches new whisky brand

Published: 13 October, 2008

With increased growth in the Malt Whisky category1 in Great Britain, Diageo Great Britain (GB) announces the launch of a new Single Malt Scotch Whisky, The Singleton of Dufftown, to its already established Whisky portfolio. Heralding from Dufftown in Speyside, proudly proclaimed as the 'Malt Whisky Capital of the World', The Singleton of Dufftown has been designed to create a new signpost in the Malt Whisky category.

Arran celebrates Burns with liquid poetry

Published: 13 October, 2008

Award-winning Whisky producer, Isle of Arran Distillers, has released a limited edition bottling of its Single Malt to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns, which takes place on 25th January 2009.