Author: Melissa Dowling
Wine Sales Continue to Slide, According to 2022 Wine Handbook
Wine sales continue to struggle, according to the Beverage Information Group’s 2022 Wine Handbook, recently published. The wine category saw its volume fall -0.5% in 2021, dropping …
Brown-Forman To Acquire Diplomático Rum
Brown-Forman Corp. announced on Oct. 6 that it has reached an agreement to purchase the Diplomático Rum brand and related assets from Destillers United Group S.L. …
7 Dark and Delicious Halloween Cocktails for 2022
Halloween is almost here and it’s time to break out some special themed cocktails. There are plenty of colorful, cheerful, candy-like cocktails for the holiday; these …
Podcast: Tequila Trends in 2022
What’s hotter than tequila? The spirit has enjoyed robust growth at retail and on-premise in recent years. Why is that? Who is the demo, what are the latest …
The 2022 Beer Growth Brands: Trends and Growth Drivers
Beer has seemingly reached an inflection point. Perhaps more so than any other category, it has been changed by Covid-19. Before the pandemic, craft enjoyed rapid …
Dancing On The Ceiling
This vodka cocktail from the lead mixologist at the Wynn Las Vegas celebrates Lionel Richie’s upcoming performances at the resort.
Código 1530 Estate Harvest Still Strength Blanco Tequila
Código 1530 has launched Estate Harvest Still Strength Blanco Tequila. “Estate Harvest” means this was made with only agave grown on Código 1530-owned land. In the …
Botran Rum
The Guatemalan brand Botran Rum has returned to the U.S. market after a two-year hiatus, with a new look that includes its many certifications (ISCC PLUS, …
Vodka Trends in 2022
Vodka, the largest spirits category in the U.S., has been getting a run for its money in recent months by faster-growing segments, such as tequila/mezcal and whiskey. But brands …