As the head of business development at Scotland's largest hospitality group, Fraser McIlwraith has the intimidating task of juggling increasingly strict government legislation with the needs of big business. We caught up with him to find out how he keeps G1 Group well stocked.
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British Gin accounts for a quarter of all UK spirits exported to the USA, according to figures released today.
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A fraternity of twelve of New Zealand's top wineries has said farewell to its first chairman.
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Leading drinks distributor Matthew Clark has bolstered its premium wine portfolio by taking on a number of producers from 10 different countries, all of which aim to tell a "story" to consumers.
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France's Jennifer Le Nechet has become the first female bartender to be crowned the world's best bartender at the World Class Bartender of the Year Global Final 2016.
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Cocktail culture is becoming an increasingly global phenomenon, with forecasts showing that by 2020, there will be 400 million new consumers drinking luxury spirits (Future Labs Luxury Report 2015).
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In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, we have put together a review of the top online news, Q&As, and opinion stories.
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England's leading winery has seen its sales grow by 26% over the past year to over £4 million - growth which company expects to continue.
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The pending deal to merge mega brewers AB InBev and AB Miller has been given the green light by each company's shareholders.
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The world's largest tequila producer, which has been family owned and run by direct descendants of the actual Jose Cuervo since the 18th century, is filing for an initial public offering.
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The 10th edition of charity auction of high-end cognacs raised a record amount for Fondation Apprentis d'Auteuil, an organisation which has helped underprivileged young people and vulnerable families for 150 years.
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Frost, mildew and scalding weather in 2016 has had a "major impact" on Champagne, accounting for as much as 80% crop losses in one area before the harvest even began.
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In response to increasing consumer demand for home-grown fizz, Aldi is launching its first English sparkling wine.
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Wines from Rioja is once again preparing to unveil its 10x10 line-up of some of the region's most outstanding wines.
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'Craft beer' is enjoying a golden age, with new breweries springing up across the UK - and there's still plenty of territory left to explore.
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One of the biggest events on the London drinks calendar returns to the capital next month.
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Berkmann Wine Cellars will become the exclusive agent in the UK for New Zealand producer, Mahi Wines.
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Smartphone technology is playing an increasingly significant role in the habits of consumers when they dine out - and might be better for business than proprietors imagine.
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At last week's WSTA conference, CEO Mile Beale announced the association is already starting to lay the groundwork for post-Brexit trade agreements by entering into discussions with counterparts in Australia and New Zealand.
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In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, we have put together a review of the top online news, Q&As, and opinion stories.
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