How Independent Wine Shops Can Maximize Holiday Sales in 2025
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If the agave cultivation and production process is approached with care, each tequila-producing state and subregion—even a single rancho—has the potential to demonstrate a unique sense of place
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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
SevenFifty Daily’s Most Popular Articles of 2024
Our most-read stories of the year covered some of the industry’s biggest issues and trends, from the conflict over additive-free tequila to misinformation about alcohol and health
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Xavier Padovani picks his favorite hard-to-find bottles behind the bar at New York City’s recently reopened Experimental Cocktail Club
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From high-end spirits to iconic bubbly, these are the brands fueling the holiday season
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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
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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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The alcoholic strength of whiskey when it enters a cask is a crucial yet underexplored factor in its maturation process
How to Start Advertising Your Alcohol Brand on TikTok
This summer, TikTok started letting alcohol advertisements appear on the platform. Here’s why brands should take advantage of this new ad channel—and where to start
3 Unique Whiskeys for the Fall Season
Whiskey is a top seller in the U.S., and these three brands represent some of the most popular segments of the category
How New Japanese Whisky Regulations Will Impact the U.S. Market
Stricter production standards for Japanese whisky are already shaking up the category, from established brands reclassifying SKUs as world whisky to a new influx of Japanese whiskies arriving stateside
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There is a dispute in the tequila industry over the right to certify and label tequila as additive free—but the small brands producing it are bearing the brunt of the fallout
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Vodka dominates the spirits industry, but as consumers become more discerning with their purchases, higher-quality products are driving sales. Here are two top brands buyers should know
