Profiting From Gin’s Renaissance
With all due deference to vodka’s longstanding market dominance—which now accounts for almost 35% of all distilled spirits sold—drinking patterns do inevitably shift. The question then becomes, what will be the largest beneficiary of...
Rum’s Ready to Rebound
Premium straight and aged rums appeal to the modern,
sophisticated consumer.
The second-largest spirits category isn’t resting on its laurels. It’s on the cusp of being the next big thing, say industry experts, as rum’s...
Retailer Wine Reviews: American Cabs
We asked members of our panel to review their favorite Cabernet Sauvignons from the U.S. (California as well as other states). As always, these selections include brief tasting notes, a rating and the wine’s...
Committed to Innovation
Tech-savviness is generally a good thing,
but the agencies that make the most out of technology are ones that not only enhance their internal processes, but also to improve the overall customer experience.
The Montana...
Which Products Make the Cut?
Control state agencies regularly revisit questions about the stock in their stores or warehouses. How much space should be devoted to each category, brand or product? And when should they add a new item,...
Caring for the Customer
The theme of this year’s NABCA Annual Conference, held at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, was “Caring for the Customer.” Chosen by NABCA Chairman and Idaho State Liquor Division Director Jeff Anderson, the theme...
Off the Beaten Path
In 2011, acclaimed sommelier Rajat Parr, partner and proprietor of Domaine de la Côte and Sandhi in Santa Barbara’s Sta. Rita Hills, co-founded In Pursuit of Balance, a non-profit organization that puts the spotlight...
Going Straight
Originally much of vodka’s stellar rise was sparked by marketing that spotlighted status appeal and indefinable allure. Then came an influx of flavors to entice new consumers into the category. Today, that is changing:...
The Tequila Class of 2015
There’s a mystique and romance surrounding tequila that few products enjoy. The import has captivated the imagination of the American drinking public, making it the fastest growing category of spirits in the country. As...
Retailer Wine Reviews: Rosé
StateWays’ sister publication Beverage Dynamics publishes a list of wine recommendations, called
Retailer Wine Selections, in every issue based upon written evaluations by its National Retailer Wine Panel.
Each review includes brief tasting notes,...
