Alcohol Brands Are Getting into the NFT Space. What Does This Mean for Legal Compliance?
The offering of non-fungible tokens in the beverage alcohol industry is a growing practice, but brands must learn to navigate this legal gray area
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The New Business Models Worth Considering for Craft Distilleries
From custom contracting to sharing space, there are many different paths to consider when entering the craft spirits industry
Overcoming the Risks of Mezcal’s Huge Growth
For an artisanal product like mezcal, keeping up with explosive growth is extremely difficult. In the face of surging demand, mezcal producers take stock of the challenges—and opportunities—that lie ahead
Inside Hawaii’s Small but Mighty Rum Industry
Hawaii’s long history of sugarcane production makes it the perfect place to produce high-quality rum—and with a new wave of talented distillers, that potential is fast becoming a reality
The Drinks Industry Has an Ageism Problem
What it’s like to get older in the drinks industry, and how to deal with the discrimination that comes with it
The New Generation Championing France’s Oldest Spirit
Traditional spirits like Armagnac may seem to leave little room for innovation, but a new generation is finding ways to highlight old expressions, while creating new styles and sales strategies to push this niche category forward
Examining Industry Efforts to Elevate Women in Wine and Spirits
In recent years, more attention has been paid to the challenges women face in the beverage alcohol industry. Examining the progress women have made—and why there’s more work to be done
U.S. Buyers Are Making a Case for Single Malt Irish Whiskey
How retailers and bars are finding ways to capitalize on this quickly growing category
Amidst Mainstream Growth, Some Tequila Producers Are Sticking to Their Roots
While tequila seems to be dominated by big brands and celebrity ventures, some traditionalists are returning to their roots to reinvent the category
Do Spirits Need to Be Sustainable to Sell?
Younger generations increasingly look to brands’ sustainability credentials when purchasing. What does this mean for both large and small spirits companies going forward?
5 Spirits and Cocktail Trends That Will Define 2022
Cocktails and spirits expert Noah Rothbaum forecasts some of the biggest trends the spirits industry will see over the next year
Our Top Spirits Stories of 2021
Innovation drove our most-read spirits articles this year, from whiskey’s game changers to new takes on botanical spirits and more