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Daily Archive: January 2, 2025

Exclusive: High Noon, Crown Royal Push U.S. Spirits Market To 29th Straight Increase

While conditions have been difficult in the U.S. market over the past year, the spirits category posted its 29th consecutive annual gain by volume, with depletions up 2.5% to 306.6 million 9-liter cases, according to Impact Databank. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 2, 2025

Whisky Advocate’s 2024 Year in Review

It’s no secret that 2024 was a challenging year in various quarters of the whisky world. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 2, 2025

Wine Spectator: In Memoriam

In 2024, the wine world said goodbye to longtime California wine industry leaders Warren Winiarski, Jan Shrem, and Eleanor Coppola, as well as architect Howard Backen, who helped define the very look of Napa Valley. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 2, 2025