Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

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.

William Grant announces two rare new limited editions from Kininvie

Published: 02 November, 2015

William Grant & Sons has announced the launch of two prestigious new releases from its Dufftown-based Kininvie Distillery.

Jura launches limited edition gift tins in push for Christmas sales

Published: 02 November, 2015

Jura Single Malt is targeting the UK Christmas market with limited edition gift tins for its core range.

Analysis: Spirits brands set to make the most of Christmas trading period

Published: 02 November, 2015

With the 12 weeks leading up to Christmas the most crucial for all in the drinks trade, Erin Smith looks at how the spirits sector fares at this time of year.

Master of Malt offers chance to win £1,500 bottle of rare bourbon

Published: 30 October, 2015

Master of Malt is offering Twitter users the opportunity to win a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle's 20 Year Old Family Reserve Bourbon as the culmination if its #BagThisBottle competition.