The 7 Best Summer Beers, According to Buyers
From a top-selling shandy to a surprisingly complex pilsner and a creamsicle IPA, these are the beers buyers are recommending this summer
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Sommeliers, retailers, and importers discuss the unlikely hits of last year, from classic wines to offbeat bottles
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Even beyond Dry January, non-alcoholic beer sales are booming, and with the category reaching maturity, there are more options to choose from than ever
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To navigate a turbulent environment, breweries are planning to focus on approachable styles and flagship SKUs in the year ahead
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From tariffs to climate change, the wine industry will face significant challenges in the year ahead, but changing consumer preferences could also bring opportunities
5 Cocktail and Spirits Industry Trends to Watch in 2025
Between greater scrutiny of celebrity spirits and the looming threat of a trade war, these are the trends and issues the industry will be talking about in the year ahead
Does High-End Prosecco Sell?
Americans’ love of entry-level Prosecco is spurring them to explore more expensive, DOCG bottlings, which can retail for up to $50 per bottle
A Guide to Driving Private Client Wine Sales
From capturing client data to dreaming up personalized wine travel, here’s how retailers can build a more profitable private client wine sales program
The 8 Single Malt Scotch Whiskies That Stand Out to Experts Right Now
Between new distillery projects and innovation from Scottish mainstays, it’s an exciting time for Scotch whisky. Here are the bottles that buyers have their eyes on
5 Holiday Buying Trends to Watch in 2024
A glimpse at what beverage retailers can expect from shoppers this holiday season, including the impact of lingering inflation
Inside the Opening Wine Program at Miami’s Most-Anticipated New Restaurant
From outdoor Martinis to a full-scale wine cellar, here’s how Sunny’s Steakhouse revamped its beverage program for a new era of service
The 9 Best World Whiskeys, According to Beverage Pros
Beverage directors and bartenders pick their favorite whiskey from lesser-known whiskey-producing countries, from a Taiwanese gold standard to a hard-to-find, small batch Spanish single malt
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From the moon-like landscape of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands to the ancient lava flows under Oregon’s Dundee Hills, these are the volcanic regions—and wines—that buyers are most excited about right now
The Story of Vine Street Imports in 6 Wines
Over the past 25 years, Vine Street Imports has built a portfolio of off-the-beaten-track wines from Australia, South Africa, and beyond. These six wines illustrate their secret to success
How This Boutique Retailer Stands Out in a Sea of Big-Brand Liquor Stores
With a singular focus on small, organic and biodynamic producers, The Town Cellar is bringing a new kind of beverage program to the NYC suburbs
8 American Wines to Stock Right Now, According to Experts
From old-vine Zinfandel to summer-friendly chillable reds, these are the domestic wines that pros around the country are excited about right now
Understanding the Complex Legal Landscape of Interstate Alcohol Shipping
Alcohol agencies are cracking down on shipments from out-of-state retailers, motivated by concerns about lost tax revenue, protecting minors, and more. Here’s what you need to know to stay compliant
11 Mistakes to Avoid When Opening a Wine Shop
Independent retailers across the country share critical advice for those who are opening or buying a wine shop
What’s Next for the Hard Seltzer Market?
After a period of declining sales, experts forecast the future of the hard seltzer market, from trending flavors to popular formats
The New Economics of Craft Beer
With craft beer sales declining in a mature industry, what are breweries doing to stay afloat?
Curating a Small-Batch Mezcal Selection from Scratch
Tahona Mercado is set on saving the agave spirit from the same mass-produced fate as tequila, one small-batch bottle at a time
