Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Glenturret to mark anniversary with world-record whisky drinking

Published: 19 October, 2015

The Glenturret Distillery is hoping to bring together as many people as possible to set a world record for simultaneously raising a dram.

Pernod Ricard pushes new look for Chivas Regal 12 Year Old

Published: 19 October, 2015

Chivas Regal has launched a comprehensive redesign of its 12 Year Old expression.

ASA rules against Pickering's in Edinburgh gin dispute

Published: 19 October, 2015

The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled that Pickering's Gin's claim to be "Edinburgh's first gin distillery in over 150 years" is misleading.

Limited edition Isle of Arran Bothy Quarter Cask launched today

Published: 19 October, 2015

The Isle of Arran Distillery launches its latest expression today, Monday 19 October.

Rémy Cointreau reveals mixed half-year results

Published: 16 October, 2015

Sales at Rémy Cointreau were up 6.1% to £386m in the first half of 2015, according to results posted today.

Portobello launches world's first asparagus-flavoured gin

Published: 15 October, 2015

Next week sees the launch of Director's Cut, the new iteration from craft gin distillery Portobello Road. It promises to be the first London dry gin to be made with asparagus.

Speyside doubles down with second annual whisky festival

Published: 15 October, 2015

Speyside's distilleries are uniting to launch a second annual whisky festival.

Bacardi's green initiatives win national US award

Published: 15 October, 2015

Bacardi USA has been recognised by the government for its work on reducing energy use in its distribution business.

Cognac returns to solid growth

Published: 14 October, 2015

Cognac shipments continue to rebound quickly, according to the latest figures from the Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac (BNIC).

Pernod announces slew of appointments and promotions

Published: 14 October, 2015

Pernod Ricard has announced a number of key new appointments.

Dewars pushes Scratched Cask with virtual reality tour

Published: 13 October, 2015

Leading blended whisky producer Dewar's has looked to virtual reality to promote its new Scratched Cask brand.

Bacardi reveals UK finalists for Legacy Cocktail Competition

Published: 13 October, 2015

Bacardi has announced the UK finalists for its 2015 Legacy Cocktail Competition.

LMVH drinks division rebounds with major third-quarter growth

Published: 13 October, 2015

Strong quarterly growth in the wine and spirits division has helped push luxury goods group LVMH to revenues of €25.3 billion for the first nine months of the year, according to figures released today.

Stoli targets Scandinavia with new Nordic distribution partners

Published: 12 October, 2015

The Stoli Group has appointed two new distributors for its premium vodkas in Northern Europe.

Matugga rum launch brings taste of East Africa to the UK

Published: 12 October, 2015

This week sees the launch of the first UK-distilled rum to be produced from East African sugar cane molasses.

Glenlivet opts for peated cask finish for latest Nàdurra series release

Published: 07 October, 2015

Pernod Ricard's Glenlivet single malt has launched the third expression of its Nàdurra cask finish range.

Warner Edwards revamps with 'gender-neutral' bottle design

Published: 06 October, 2015

Warner Edwards has brought out new packaging for its range of four gins.

Mikells takes Xerox executive to become its chief financial officer

Published: 06 October, 2015

Diageo has appointed Kathryn Mikells as chief financial officer with effect from November 9, replacing Deirdre Mahlan.

Glenmorangie gives UK-exclusive release to A Midwinter Night's Dram

Published: 05 October, 2015

The latest limited release from Glenmorangie is inspired by a special whisky traditionally given to the distillery's workers - the 16 Men of Tain - to see them through the winter months.