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All Irish cream brands face two truths. The first is that sales are by far the best around the winter holidays. The second is that the category contains a runaway leader: Bailey’s Irish Cream, the...

New distilleries are popping up across the nation, as the craft movement expands from coast to coast, border to border. This includes Southern Champion of Texas. This distillery is the newest venture by Merrilee Kick, who is also...

As the American romance with international spirits continues, retailers often find themselves in the position of selling alcohol categories beyond their working knowledge base. Here, StateWays presents seven of those exotic spirits in one place,...

Woodford Reserve joined a growing movement in whiskey last year by starting its own limited-release, small-batch line. The Woodford Reserve Distillery Series launched last July with Double Double Oaked and Sweet Mash Redux, and expanded this year with Frosty Four Wood. These distinctly tasting...

Everybody thinks of whiskey as enjoyable straight up in a glass. But why not rum? Why do many consumers consider this spirit more suitable for shots, punch or vacation-time cocktails? Anyone who’s ever drank premium...

It was not so long ago that most bars would stock only two bottles of vermouth, sweet and dry. They would usually live in the speed rack, kept at room temperature, with a pour...

Bottles do not last long on store shelves. Shipments are limited. Connoisseurs and curious drinkers grab what they can. The cost to purchase can rise well beyond the suggested retail price. This may sound like...

Celebrities have taken to the alcohol industry in recent years as both brand ambassadors and owners. From Diddy and Cîroc to Dan Akroyd and Crystal Head Vodka, the stars-turned-alcohol-entrepreneurs are growing in numbers. This now...

Sales of distilled spirits grew 2015, in line with sustained gains in recent years. But an increase in one category can come at the cost of another. These were among takeaways from the annual Distilled Spirits Council...

Irish whiskey enjoyed another strong year — one more in a string of annual double-digit growth. The category has bulked up, now eclipsing single malt Scotch in volume, if not sales. Irish whiskey is entering...