Does Terroir Matter in Whiskey?
The term terroir is common in wine. Many consumers understand that the flavors and aromas of wine can reflect the grapes, soil and other terrain aspects from the vineyards.
So if whiskey is made...
How JJ’s Built an Experience-Based Retail Business
You can track the evolution of JJ’s Wine, Spirits & Cigars in three stages: JJ’s 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0. That is how owner Tom Slattery thinks of his Sioux Falls, SD-based business, and how...
7 American Whiskey Trends in 2020
Brown spirits continue to boom in America. Although consumer education remains a bit behind — many people still don't know the difference between bourbon and whiskey — interest in distilled spirits is very high.
This...
7 Craft Beer Trends in 2020
How big can the craft beer industry grow?
The number of breweries in America has already surpassed
historic highs. Soon it will eclipse 8,000. Is that oversaturation?
The easy answer is yes.
But the truth would appear different....
7 Alcohol Trends at The Sun Wine & Food Fest 2020
The Sun Wine & Food Fest is among the largest and most popular food and drink festivals in Connecticut. Held in an expo hall at the sprawling Mohegan Sun casino, it attracts hundreds of guests who sample...
5 Scotch Trends in 2020
Sales of single malt Scotch rose 9.6% in America in 2019, reaching $925 million total. That represents an $81-million increase over 2018. What’s driving this growth?
Scotch has evolved. For many years this category was...
The Wine Industry Could Face Tough Times in 2020
Since the 2019 North Coast harvest, I have reported on the significant shock waves facing the wine industry.
The past decade was generally very positive. The economy remained quite strong, and producers had great depletions...
What’s New at Buffalo Trace, Bulleit, Barton 1792 and Michter’s
As part of the Bourbon Classic 2020 festival last week, media visited four of the leading distilleries in Kentucky: Buffalo Trace, Bulleit, Barton 1792 and Michter’s.
At each stop we caught up with the distillery...
How To Pair Whiskey (Neat) With Food
When it comes to food, wine and beer have all the fun. Nearly everybody knows what goes with red and white, and beer is pretty tough to mess up. But what about pairing whiskey...
Pennsylvania Closes All Retail Liquor Stores to Control Coronavirus
In addition to restaurants and bars, the state of Pennsylvania has ordered all retail liquor stores closed in the fight against the spreading Coronavirus.
"This was a tremendously difficult decision to make," the Pennsylvania Liquor...