Our Favorite American Wines for 2021
For our latest wine reviews of 2021, we asked our panel of wine professionals to taste and rate wines from around the United States. This includes states cultivating grapes from coast to coast.
As always,...
Vodka Trends in 2021
Thanks to the top vodka trends in 2021, this behemoth category survives and thrives — even during the pandemic — with its versatility, mixability and enduring popularity.
At-home consumption spurred sales via takeout cocktails from bars...
Wine Reviews: Our Favorites From the Southern Hemisphere
For the latest round of wine reviews issue, we asked members of the StateWays Wine Panel to recommend their favorite Southern Hemisphere pours.
As always, these selections include brief tasting notes, a rating and the wine’s...
Podcast: Wine Needs to Recalibrate
Why aren’t Millennials drinking wine? And why is wine consumption broadly declining?
In this episode, Editors Melissa Dowling and Kyle Swartz interview wine educator and author Marnie Old, who previously served as the director of...
Video: The 2021 Growth Brands Awards Winners and Trends
Each year our Growth Brands Awards recognize the top products and suppliers in the beverage alcohol business. In the video below, our beverage media team talks about the top trends that drove winners from...
Gregg Mineo Takes Lead at NABCA
The new chairman of the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association steps into the role at a time of sweeping national change. Gregg Mineo, Director of the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations (BABLO)...
Podcast: Vodka Trends in 2021
What are the top vodka trends in 2021? While not endlessly talked about like whiskey, vodka is still by far the largest alcohol category.
Since we last discussed vodka nearly a year ago, the category's share...
Gin Trends in 2021 — Making a Comeback
What are the top gin trends this year? For one, signs point to a comeback.
Considering all the interest in classic and craft cocktails, the gin category did not seem to catch fire with consumers...
Our Favorite Spring and Summer Wines for 2021
For our second wine panel of 2021, StateWays asked our panel of wine industry professionals to sample and grade spring and summer wines. As we move on from winter’s cold grip, it’s time to pop those...
Interview: How Alcohol Distribution Evolved with Covid-19
The 2020 pandemic greatly altered all tiers of the industry, including alcohol distribution.
As Covid-19 first swept over the world, wholesalers, warehouses and shippers adapted rapidly. During this time of change, we spoke on the topic with...
