Monthly Archive: May 2020
Single Malt Players Maintain Growth Despite Tariff Headwinds
While total Scotch whisky shipments to the U.S. fell 7% last year to under 10 million 9-liter cases, single malts achieved their 29th consecutive annual gain in 2019. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 28, 2020Wine Spectator: Across California, Wineries Are Reopening…Sort Of
It was a mad scramble when Sonoma County wineries learned late Friday night that some of them could reopen over Memorial Day weekend. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 28, 2020Tequila, Cognac, And Sparkling Wines Lead Off-Premise Growth
Off-premise wine and spirits sales continue to rise at robust rates, increasing 31% and 39%, respectively, in the week through May 16, according to Nielsen. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 28, 2020News Briefs for May 28, 2020
•New York-based importer Palm Bay International has launched the Accademia Prosecco Rainbow Collection in the U.S. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 28, 2020Wine Spectator: Straight Talk With Rocco Lombardo Of Wilson Daniels
Straight Talk with Wine Spectator is a new Instagram series sponsored by Wine Access, featuring live conversations with wine-and-food newsmakers. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 27, 2020Control State Spirits Volume Up 6.5% Year-To-Date
After a 17% surge in control states in March as drinkers stocked up during quarantines, spirits volume was basically flat in the 18 control jurisdictions in the month of April, according to the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association, with dollar sales up 3%. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 27, 2020