Ex-Diageo executive launches online trading platform for still-maturing barrels of whisky

An online marketplace dealing in spirit from Scotch whisky distilleries that is still maturing in the barrel has been launched by a former senior executive at Diageo.

This Is Not a Luxury Whisky: how Compass Box describes its latest release

 Luxury whisky blender Compass Box is to release a limited edition Scotch inspired by a 1929 surrealist artwork.

Jameson links with craft brewer for limited edition Irish whiskey

An Irish whiskey from casks that have previously held a craft brewer's stout has been launched by Jameson.

Warner Edwards bags gin listings with M&S and Booths

Award-winning gin distiller Warner Edwards is moving up through the gears after winning two major new multiple listings.

London Cocktail Week in Spitalfields Market takeover

London Cocktail Week will have a week-long residency at the city's Old Spitalfields Market.

Scotland's NB gin secures export deal in the US

A boutique Scottish gin producer is in line to be served in high-end New York cocktail bars and restaurants after signing a US distribution deal.

Tavistock uses Poetic Licence to launch small-batch spirits range

A new small batch distillery will be making its first public appearance with its products at next week's Boutique Bar Show in London.

Bols adds Pineapple Chipotle and makes a Date liqueur

Catto's Scotch whisky blend gets a packaging update

International Beverage will introduce new packaging for its Catto's blended Scotch whisky next month.

Diageo embarks on biggest ever marketing campaign for Johnnie Walker Scotch brand

Johnnie Walker has launched what is billed as the largest global marketing campaign in its history.

Tanqueray looks to the past to inspire limited edition Bloomsbury gin launch

Diageo Reserve has introduced a limited edition version of Tanqueray gin based on a 19^th century recipe from the company's archives.

Insights: Why the super-premium and ultra-rare bottles spirits market is heating up

A growing demand for super-premium and ultra-rare bottles of whisky and Cognac has created a fiercely competitive market for the very best spirits. Why is it happening now?

Premium Grouse whisky expression gets a makeover as Smoky Black

The Black Grouse Scotch whisky is being relaunched as The Famous Grouse Smoky Black.

Scotch whisky wins legal recognition in 17 African nations

Scotch whisky producers are celebrating after the drink was given geographical indication protection by 17 African countries.

Sparkling wine continues to fizz with on-trade sales up by more than half in a year

Sparkling wine is the star performer in the drinks trade with the value of on-trade sales up by more than half in the year to July 7, according to Nielsen figures in the third quarter market report from the Wine & Spirit Trade Association.

Peated 1989 single malt joins Old Pulteney Scotch range

Single malt brand Old Pulteney has added a new peated whisky to its range.

Insights: How effective are sponsorship deals really?

As the Rugby World Cup fast approaches, Harpers.co.uk looks at the lucrative sponsorship deals and the drinks brands lucky enough to have landed them.

Buffalo Trace outlines on-trade support programme

Harpers Global Design Awards 2015: The Results

The competition to stand out not just on-shelf but also on-screen means there is intense pressure on wine producers, suppliers and, most of all, the creative and design agencies behind the labels to really up their game. Here are the results from the first worldwide Harpers Design Awards where we invited entries from around the world, attracting designs from the US, Australia and across Europe.

Tomatin releases 35-year-old Antiquary blend

Scotland's Tomatin distillery has released a 35-year-old blended whisky under its premium brand The Antiquary.