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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
At Restaurants and Bars, Vodka Sales Are Spiking—But Why?
On-premise operators are seeing increased buzz for all things vodka, from premium calls to nostalgic recreations of classic cocktails
Climate-Friendly Spirits Production Is Possible. These Distilleries Are Demonstrating How
The spirits industry has long struggled to lower its carbon footprint—but that’s changing as producers adopt new approaches to curb emissions
Inside the Evolution of Ready-to-Drink Cocktails
Five years after ready-to-drink cocktails began making headlines, premium, spirits-based RTDs show no signs of slowing growth. Here’s what you should know about the category today
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
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 to Watch in 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
Shochu Is Japan’s Best-Kept Secret—and the U.S. Is Finally Catching On
The duo behind koji-based spirits importer Honkaku Spirits details the overlooked history of Japan’s most popular spirit—and why the U.S. is ready to embrace it
Inside the Heritage Grain Whiskey Movement
From the U.S. to Mexico and Ireland, distillers in search of distinctive flavors are reviving near-extinct heirloom corn, wheat, and barley varieties
Vodka’s Neutral Days Are Over
The sluggish category sees new energy from innovative technologies and a craft-driven push towards terroir-expression, new ingredients, and an emphasis on flavor
The Unconventional New World of Botanical Spirits
Contemporary gins and new spirits categories drive an explosion of innovative botanical offerings
Hard-Hit American Craft Distillers Prepare for Future Growth
Permanent Federal Excise Tax reduction and loosening direct-to-consumer shipping laws breed optimism amidst ongoing challenges
