U.S. Spirits Market Reaches New Record High At 260 Million Cases
Amid a global pandemic, an uneven economic recovery, supply chain constraints, and other challenges, the U.S. spirits market continues to churn forward, with premium and above brands at the vanguard. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 3, 2022News Briefs for January 3, 2022
•Franco Ziliani, the winemaker and revered “founding father” of Northern Italy’s Franciacorta sparkling wine appellation, died of natural causes over the holidays at his home on the shores of the appellation’s Lake Iseo. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 3, 2022Market Watch: After Coppola Acquisition, Delicato Looks Ahead
Tony Indelicato used to advise his sons with one simple adage: if you’re not growing in the wine industry, you’re going backwards. Brothers Jay and Chris, along with their cousins, have taken the words to heart. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 30, 2021Bacardi Files Lawsuit Against USPTO In Havana Club Battle
Bacardi Ltd has fired a new salvo in the long-running battle over the Havana Club trademark in the U.S. market. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 30, 2021Retailers Take Stock As 2021 Winds Down
The lasting effects of the pandemic on the beverage alcohol retail tier zoomed into sharp focus in 2021 with strong in-store sales buoyed by bustling online, mobile, and home delivery platforms. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 30, 2021Whisky Advocate: Beyond Kentucky, Distillers Are Pushing The Boundaries Of Bourbon
A new wave of U.S. distillers are reimagining what great Bourbon can taste like, stepping out of Kentucky’s long shadow to embrace differences in terroir, experiment freely, and examine every step of the whiskey-making process. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 29, 2021