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Control State Spirits Declines Moderate

After a 0.9% decrease in 2024, spirits volumes fell a further 1.4% in control states during the first eight months of this year, according to NABCA. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 25, 2025

Diageo Posts U.S. Sales Up 1.6% In Full Fiscal Year 

Diageo saw global sales climb 1.7% organically to $20 billion in its fiscal year ended in June, as operating profit before exceptional items dipped 0.7% to $5.7 billion. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 6, 2025

News Briefs for May 28, 2025

•New cask finishes from Woodford and Rebel, and ryes from Jefferson’s and Peg Leg Porker are among the offerings featured in Whisky Advocate’s latest weekly roundup. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 28, 2025

Diageo Gets Q3 Boost As Distributors Stock Up Ahead Of Tariffs

Diageo saw sales grow 5.9% organically to $4.4 billion in the three months through March, representing its fiscal third quarter, boosted by higher shipments as distributors stocked up ahead of expected tariffs on imported brands. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 19, 2025

Vodka Marketers Look To Stand Out Amid Competitive Conditions

While vodka has been challenged lately by the rise of RTDs, it remains the largest spirits category in the U.S., despite slipping 3% to 75.4 million cases in 2024, according to Impact Databank. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 16, 2025

Diageo Lays Out Vision For Continuing Industry Growth

While acknowledging challenging current conditions in beverage alcohol, the world’s top spirits marketer expects improvement moving forward, and says it will leverage its leading position to spearhead growth. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 24, 2025

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