Bourbon, Biodiversity, and the Quest to Save America’s Oak Forests
Without the success of the White Oak Initiative—a coalition of distilleries, cooperages, and foresters—there will be too few trees for their current widespread use
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5 Spirits and Cocktail Trends to Watch in 2023
The spirits industry is evolving to meet shifting consumer demands and a changing world. Here are the trends that will shape the year to come
Our Most-Read Articles of 2022
From industry-wide issues to emerging drinks categories, these were the stories that most intrigued beverage professionals
Our Top Spirits Stories of 2022
From complications of agave spirits’ massive growth to the evolving category of ready-to-drink cocktails, these are the spirits stories that resonated most this past year
Why Some Producers No Longer Call Their Spirits Mezcal
A cumbersome certification process and growing consumer awareness have prompted more mezcal distillers to embrace the agave spirits label instead.
How to Plan an Ownership Transition for Your Drinks Business
Beverage company owners have many options for succession when they’re ready to retire. The key is to start planning early
Meet the New Breed of Independent American Whiskey Bottlers
These U.S. producers are adapting a Scottish practice to make whiskeys by blending barrels from select craft distillers
How to Crack the U.S. Beverage Import Market
Entering the lucrative U.S. market presents many challenges for prospective wine and spirits exporters, from finding the right import partner to long-term financial planning
10 Wine and Spirits Swaps to Solve Supply Chain Woes
Buyers from across the country share their go-to alternatives to keep their shelves stocked
American Single Malt Whiskey’s Long Fight for Official Recognition
With the TTB’s new standards of identity poised for approval, is it finally American single malt’s time to shine?
Do Pink Spirits Really Drive Sales?
Driven by continued growth of rosé wine, as well as visual appeal in the glass and on social media, the color pink has spread its way across clear spirit categories
Is It Time To Pay Attention to English Whisky?
English whisky, a previously nonexistent category, is growing fast with a flurry of new brands soon to arrive on U.S. shores
