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Impact’s “Hot Brand” Spirits Continuing To Climb At Mid-Year

Earlier this year, Impact saluted the best-performing spirits brands in the industry with its annual “Hot Brands” honor roll. The list featured 11 labels from the Tequila, vodka, Canadian whisky, Bourbon, and liqueurs categories that soared to new heights in 2024. This year, those same brands have continued to see growth in control states through June, most of them at sturdy double-digit rates. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 11, 2025

Exclusive: Impact’s “Hot Brand” Wines Led By California, Imported Sparklers

While the wine category has faced its share of challenges over the past year, Impact’s “Hot Brand” award winners show that impressive growth remains possible for labels across a range of styles. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 8, 2025

Exclusive: Tequila, RTDs Lead The Way Among Impact’s “Hot Brand” Spirits

Each year, Shanken’s Impact Newsletter honors the best-performing brands across the industry with its “Hot Brand” awards. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 31, 2025

Impact’s “Hot Brand” Beers Show The Way Forward

More than 30 beer and flavored malt beverage (FMB) brands defied industry trends in 2023 and turned in impressive—even dramatic—volume gains, at a time when the overall category saw declining sales amid heightened competition. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 2, 2024

Exclusive: Whiskies, Tequilas, RTDs Abound Among Impact’s “Hot Brands”

Shanken’s Impact Newsletter recently unveiled its annual “Hot Brands” awards, recognizing the fastest-growing brands across the wine, spirits, and RTD categories. While the drinks market has faced headwinds lately, the success of these standout labels shows that there remain significant growth opportunities across various categories. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 27, 2024

Josh Cellars, La Marca, Decoy By Duckhorn Keep Growth Rolling In Year-To-Date

The overall wine market in the U.S. is projected to see a small value gain this year despite a 1% decrease in volume, according to the current edition of The U.S. Wine Market: Shanken’s Impact Databank Review & Forecast. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 21, 2023

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