Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Distell extends partnership with Stock Spirits to boost its UK spirits portfolio

Published: 21 March, 2017

South African alcohol producer Distell has extended its partnership with Stock Spirits to enhance its spirit range in the UK.

Halewood secures £50m debt facility

Published: 10 March, 2017

Halewood Wines & Spirits has secured a £50m debt facility from Royal Bank of Scotland as part of its strategy to develop a balanced portfolio of spirits.

Bacardi CEO successor announced

Published: 07 March, 2017

Spirits giant Bacardi will have a new CEO by 2018.

Campari strengthens premium spirit range with acquisition of Bulldog Gin

Published: 21 February, 2017

Gruppo Campari has bought Bulldog Gin for £47 million.

Arbikie launches limited edition strawberry vodka

Published: 30 November, 2016

Scottish farm-to-bottle distillery Arbikie Highland Estate is releasing a limited edition fresh strawberry vodka in the run-up to Christmas.

Lucas Bols taps COLD's Michael Mann for UK brand ambassador role

Published: 30 November, 2016

Lucas Bols has appointed Michael Mann, formerly of the City of London Distillery, as its UK brand ambassador.

Bacardi expands global leadership team

Published: 29 November, 2016

Spirit behemoth Bacardi has appointed a new senior vice president and global chief communications officer.

Getting into the Christmas spirit

Published: 16 November, 2016

As the countdown begins to the most wonderful - and lucrative - time of the year, Harpers looks at how retailers can make the most of the opportunities presented by premium spirits.

Morrisons targets premium spirits segment with Ableforth's listings

Published: 14 October, 2016

Morrisons is to list two new spirits from Kent-based distillery Ableforth's across 300 of its stores.

The week that was: top news, Q&As and opinion on Harpers.co.uk

Published: 07 October, 2016

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.

Top ten future cocktail trends

Published: 30 September, 2016

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).

The week that was: top news, Q&As and opinion on Harpers.co.uk

Published: 30 September, 2016

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.

William Grant & Sons reports record profits

Published: 27 September, 2016

William Grant & Sons premium spirit business reported an 8.9% increase in profits after tax hitting record high of £147.4m.

Langley's brand expands range with Old Tom gin

Published: 26 September, 2016

Following the successful launch of Langley's No. 8 gin three years ago, Charter Brands is launching an Old Tom gin to its range.

Insights: Vodka's back and going premium

Published: 20 September, 2016

Vodka may have hung on to its crown in recent years, but the gin renaissance certainly tempted a few of its followers. But make no mistake: vodka is back and its returning to form with a more premium offer

Edinburgh Gin purchased by Ian Macleod Distillers

Published: 15 September, 2016

Spencerfield Spirit Company and owner of the Edinburgh Gin brand has been acquired by Ian Macleod Distillers for an undisclosed sum.

Diageo Reserve gin teams up with nine luxury brands for Perfect Ten campaign

Published: 01 September, 2016

Diageo gin brand Tanqueray No. TEN is launching a new on and off-trade campaign which will see it team up with nine luxury brands and craftsmen from across the UK.

"Irresponsible" Diageo Captain Morgan ad banned

Published: 31 August, 2016

Drinks giant Diageo has got itself into hot water over its May Captain Morgan TV ad for implying that drinking the rum could increase confidence and popularity.