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

Published: 19 August, 2016

In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, we have done a review of the top online news, Q&As, and opinion stories.

The Rise of Rum Part 2: Reaching a new generation

Published: 17 August, 2016

In an increasingly tough economic landscape, some have speculated that rum's rise in popularity could be down to something as simple as its ability to give consumers a taste profile allied to its appealing sugar cane origins

Insights: The rise of rum

Published: 17 August, 2016

Spiced rums and quality sipping products are driving the thirst for a taste of the Caribbean.

The Rise of Rum Part 1: Spice is king

Published: 16 August, 2016

Today is National Rum Day, so what could be better than to bring the first installment of our three part Rise of Rum series which looks in depth at this growing category.

Rum taking centre stage at Wray's Jamaican festival

Published: 01 August, 2016

Wray's Jerk Fest, a free, one-day event celebrating Jamaican culture is coming to Peckham on August 6 where it be hosted by Wray & Nephew White Overproof Rum.

Whiskey, rum and vodka triumph against the odds to beat gin in consumer poll

Published: 27 May, 2016

Vodka, whiskey and rum have dominated a campaign to find the nation's favourite craft spirits - despite gin making up 80% of the entries.

Jamaican rum's master blender witnesses technology revolution during 35-year career

Published: 26 May, 2016

Joy Spence, master blender at Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum, has seen rum production revolutionised over the course of three-and-a-half decades in her chosen field.

Launch of new Plantation rum into the UK with Pineapple Society

Published: 12 May, 2016

Maison Ferrand is expanding its range of premium Plantation rums by releasing its Plantation Pineapple Stiggins' Fancy 1824 Recipe into the UK.

Birmingham Rum Festival to drive growth of "party" spirit

Published: 28 April, 2016

Birmingham's first full-scale festival of rum is coming to the city this summer.

Around the Globe cocktail menu at London's oldest hotel

Published: 25 April, 2016

The Donovan Bar in Brown's Hotel, Mayfair, is launching a jet-set new cocktail menu showcasing mixology innovations from around the world

New premium packaging for Wood's Old Navy Rum

Published: 20 April, 2016

Wood's Old Navy Rum has undergone an identity overhaul to update its "dated" packaging.

#HotCraftSpirits campaign to partner with online drinks retailer 31Dover.com

Published: 01 April, 2016

Specialist online drinks retailer 31Dover.com has partnered with Twitter campaign #HotCraftSpirits, which is seeking to identify the most popular craft spirit brands in the UK.

Matugga Rum launches into French market

Published: 29 March, 2016

British premium craft rum, Matugga Rum, has signed an exclusive distribution deal with Société Dugas, one of France's leading distributors of premium and artisan spirits.

Pirate's Grog expands range with new super-premium rum

Published: 23 March, 2016

Hackney-based boutique rum importer Pirate's Grog has added a new limited edition 13-year-old Central American rum to its range.

Maggie's Farm rum wins ACSA best in show second year running

Published: 04 March, 2016

Pennsylvania-based Allegheny Distilling has taken home the best-in-show medal from the American Craft Spirits Association's annual awards for its Maggie's Farm rum the second year in a row.

Pernod Ricard taunts Bacardí with ultra-premium range for contested Havana Club brand

Published: 01 March, 2016

Pernod Ricard launched a new range of premium limited-edition Havana Club reserve rums yesterday, despite the recently re-ignited dispute for the brand's ownership with Bacardí.

Ron Zacapa celebrates art of slow dining at Lee Westcott's Typing Room

Published: 24 February, 2016

Premium rum brand Ron Zacapa is partnering with leading young London chef Lee Westcott to create a food-and-drink pairing menu that celebrates slow dining.

Instil bets on big year for premium rum with The Real McCoy listing

Published: 22 February, 2016

Instil Drinks has added premium Barbados rum The Real McCoy Rum to its portfolio ahead of the company's relaunch in London on March 1.

Bacardi challenges US government as battle for Havana Club escalates

Published: 16 February, 2016

Bacardi has demanded that the US government reverse its January 11 decision to grant the Havana Club trademark to Pernod Ricard.

Insights: More women working in rum is helping the category thrive

Published: 04 February, 2016

The number of women in the rum industry is rising and it is happening across all levels of distilleries from top management to master blenders. The increased diversity within the workforce and at the top level is helping to build stronger businesses long-term.