Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Diageo targets new Scotch fans with voice-activated tech

Published: 18 December, 2018

The traditional world of Scotch whisky and Amazon’s voice-activated Alexa system are due to collide this Christmas.

Scotch Whisky Association takes action on alcohol misuse

Published: 17 December, 2018

Thirteen projects set up to tackle alcohol misuse in Scotland have been granted awards by the Scotch Whisky Action Fund.

Edrington sells Cutty Sark to La Martiniquaise-Bardinet

Published: 28 November, 2018

Edrington has sold its Cutty Sark Scotch Whisky brand to La Martiniquaise-Bardinet for an undisclosed sum.

Thinking outside the wine barrel: 1000 Stories creator Bob Blue talks bourbon barrel-aged Zinfandel

Published: 16 November, 2018

From his upbringing in the Church of Christian Science to bourbon barrel aged Zinfandel range 1000 Stories, Bonterra head winemaker Bob Blue has led and continues to lead a colourful life.

William Grant & Sons appoints new UK marketing director

Published: 08 November, 2018

William Grant & Sons has appointed Ifan Jenkins to the role of marketing director for UK and Ireland.

Haig Club aims to shatter whisky myths with new push

Published: 23 October, 2018

Diageo’s Haig Club aims to shatter whisky drinking myths in a new print ad campaign featuring David Beckham.

Double-digit growth for Scotch Whisky exports

Published: 18 October, 2018

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has reported double-digit growth in exports of Scotch Whisky boosted by an increasing popularity of single malt.

SWA calls on Chancellor to support Scotch

Published: 11 October, 2018

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has called on the government not to increase excise duty in the Autumn Budget.

Think Whisky 2018: Wising up to whisky

Published: 08 October, 2018

Despite being the second biggest spirits category in the UK, accounting for 21% of sales (Nielsen/CGA, year to June 2018), big opportunities exist for whisk(e)y if it can grow engagement with women and younger adults, who currently shy away from the category.

Scotch whisky marks today as ‘Duty Paid Day.’

Published: 27 September, 2018

Scotch whisky producers have marked today as ‘Duty Paid Day.’

SWA calls on government to continue duty freeze

Published: 10 September, 2018

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has called on the UK government to support the industry at home through a continued duty freeze in the Autumn Budget.

WSTA turns spotlight on English and Welsh whisky with new ‘trail’

Published: 27 August, 2018

The WSTA has launched an English and Welsh whisky trail to further boost growth of a sector that lay dormant for than a century.

Brown-Forman appoints Mangrove as UK distributor for its Scotch Whisky portfolio

Published: 23 August, 2018

Brown-Forman has appointed Mangrove Global as the exclusive UK distributor for its premium Scotch Whisky portfolio.

Distell to debut six expressions at inaugural malt whisky showcase

Published: 08 August, 2018

African company Distell is launching six limited release whiskies across its single malt portfolio this September to coincide with its first annual showcase event.

Scotch Whisky achieves trademark certification in South Africa

Published: 06 August, 2018

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has successfully registered ‘Scotch Whisky’ as a certification trademark in South Africa.

Edrington-Beam Suntory launches first Maker’s Mark campaign in a decade

Published: 02 July, 2018

Edrington-Beam Suntory has turned the spotlight on Maker’s Mark with the first campaign for the premium American bourbon in 10 years.

SWA calls for zero tariffs on whisky making materials

Published: 29 June, 2018

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has called for zero tariffs on imports of whisky making materials in the Brexit negotiations.

Scotland's Tomatin distillery reports double-digit growth

Published: 18 June, 2018

Scotland's Tomatin distillery has reported a near 25% jump in turnover.

Proposed charter for English whisky

Published: 11 June, 2018

Copper Rivet Distillery is working on a charter aimed at underpinning quality in the growing English whisky category, initially looking to lead by example while attracting other producers to join the conversation.