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2012 Control States Fiscal Year in Review

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The latest financial data from the control states for fiscal year 2012. Includes information about sales, store count, number of employees, contribution to state revenues, and other statistics.

2012 StateWays Holiday Merchandising

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StateWays showcases the latest holiday gift packs, gift sets, shelf talkers, and other off-premise holiday promotions. Spirits brands are pairing their products with everything from glasses to ice trays to smaller bottles of new flavors this year. Check out some of the best here.

Innovation Drives Cognac

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While American brandies see a modest decline, the higher-priced cousin moves up.

Many Moving Parts

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Revamping a control state agency's computer systems is a complicated process.

Prosecco Makes Its Case

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The star of the latest bubbly act in America may just be Prosecco, with its unassuming nature, modest price and perfect flavor profile (fresh fruit from the Charmat fermentation method, uncomplicated and instantly likeable) that is appealing on its own and adds so much to mixed drinks. It can stand on its own, but is also used in a variety of mixed drinks.

Spicing Up Sales

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Sometimes, a spirit category can seem to be heading in many different directions at once. That seems to be the case with rum today: white rum has been losing a bit of its massive attraction, though it's still responsible for more than half the rum business. Spiced rum sales are going through the roof, with new brands, line extensions and packaging signaling a lively interest among both consumers and suppliers. Flavored rums continue to be a source for innovation, and aged and superpremium rums are developing a fan base among the cocktail cognoscenti.

Changing of the Guard

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In the last couple of years, the Idaho State Liquor Division has dealt with both external and internal change.

Emphasizing “Progressive Control”

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As the incoming chairman of the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association (NABCA), Mark Bodi of the New Hampshire Liquor Commission wants to keep moving toward the future.

Scotch: Blending the Old and the New

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Balancing tradition and innovation, Scotch producers are offering more interesting and complex products than ever before.

Moving at the Speed of Business …

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The Division of Liquor Control of the Ohio Department of Commerce is busily modernizing its own business practices while also helping its state create jobs and business opportunities.

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