7 Alcohol Trends for the Year-End
Throughout the past year, we have all remained cautiously hopeful for a return to normalcy. This is evident in the beverage alcohol industry, where on- and off-premise sales continue to evolve post-pandemic, and consumers...
TTB Proposes Official Definition of American Single Malt
Long-running efforts by distillers of American single malt may finally pay off. Producers behind the style — which lacks a legal definition — have pushed the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau for...
Vodka Trends in 2022
Vodka, the largest spirits category in the U.S., has been getting a run for its money in recent months by faster-growing segments, such as tequila/mezcal and whiskey. But brands and mixologists continue to find...
How Breakthru Beverage Grows for the Future
Breakthru Beverage Group formed in 2016 through the merger of Charmer Sunbelt and Wirtz Beverage. Six years later, the beverage wholesaler and its affiliates operate in 15 states and Canada. The company employs 7,000-plus people, and represents a...
Gin Trends in 2022
Is gin the new bourbon for North American consumers? Long-time fans of the spirit will be happy as the craft gin niche continues to rise in popularity. However, some are not convinced of the...
The Top Rum Trends in 2022
“Rums are diverse in a way that no other distilled spirit can be,” says Nate Hynson, general manager for Mutiny Pirate Bar & Island Grille. The company, with two units based in Maryland, stocks...
What’s Next for Cannabis Beverages?
As the pro-pot movement continues in America, cannabis beverages remain a fast-emerging trend.
These drinks typically contain the cannabinoids THC or CBD — or a combination of both. Cannabinoids are naturally occurring...
11 American Whiskey Trends in 2022
What whiskey trends will define the new year, as American consumers continue evolving with the long-term effects of Covid-19?
The pandemic has left its marks in all industries, distilling included. Numerous trends have emerged in...
What Will Alcohol Retail Technology Look Like in 2022?
Alcohol retail technology boomed during the pandemic. Growth rates for these ecommerce companies spiked, with many reaching triple digits. Fueling this was a large number of consumers, stuck at home, who realized for the...
How to Make Sense of Wine Language
To enjoy a glass of wine requires no training, but to communicate about it effectively, we need the right words.
Most of wine’s sensory qualities are in the dimensions of how it tastes, smells and...
