The State of American Whiskey in 2024
American whiskey is in a weird place. Writing this feature in 2024, I’m tempted to recycle a similar piece I did on craft beer circa 2017.
It’s not uncommon to say that the whiskey industry...
Our RTD Supplier of the Year: Constellation Brands
Constellation Brands has achieved significant growth during the past year, as it continues to build upon its brand portfolio. More specifically, its ready-to-drink (RTD) portfolio.
RTDs have taken the spotlight lately, particularly spirits-based beverages...
ACSA Economic Report: Craft Spirits Sales In Decline
The U.S. spirits industry continues to remain in an odd, perhaps-precarious spot.
So suggested findings presented today by the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) and Park Street, as the organizations shared their 2024 Craft Spirits...
Podcast: U.S. Whiskey and Bar Trends in 2024
What's the current state of the U.S. whiskey industry? For answers, we interviewed Marty Holland, store manager of The Party Source, a 65,000-square-foot independent beverage alcohol retailer in Bellevue, KY. The Party Source, a...
Podcast: Summer Travels and Drinks Trends
What’s up with THC beverages? What do folks like to drink the most on cruise ships? Hosts Melissa Dowling and Kyle Swartz discuss drink trends from their summer travels, including the 2024 Beverage Alcohol...
Cuervo Launches Devil’s Reserve Tequila
Cuervo has announced the new release of Devil’s Reserve, a tequila infused with sweet heat.
Meant to meet the demand of younger drinkers, this has a lower ABV of 30%.
“Devil’s Reserve unleashes an entirely new...
Booker’s Bourbon Launches ‘The Reserves’
The same week that Jim Beam announced the first line extension for Little Book, the company has now unveiled the first innovation from Booker’s Bourbon since 2019 — Booker’s Bourbon "The Reserves."
The 2024 expression...
Podcast: Running a Values-Driven Company at Fierce and Kind
In this episode, we talk with the founders of Fierce & Kind, a values-driven spirits company that puts supporting LGBTQ+ and other underserved communities (incarcerated individuals, female entrepreneurs) at the heart of its business...
Why Nonalcohol Drinks Are Here to Stay
For many, the “damp” or “dry” beverage choices have gone well beyond January. According to Nielsen IQ, sales growth of alcohol-free beverages increased from 0.22% of total alcohol sales in 2018 to 0.47% in...
The Rise of Aperitivo — From Humble Beginnings in Italy to the Beloved Aperol...
Aperol Spritz cocktails have been all the rave over the last few years, claiming spots on menus across the globe. In fact, a recent study by Coffeeness reported the Aperol Spritz as the most...
