COVID-19 is Fueling a Home Mixology Movement
Consumers mixing cocktails at home was already a trend before the pandemic. But the COVID-19 crisis — with lockdowns and on-premise closures — has undoubtedly spread and accelerated this movement.
“Given the unfortunate circumstances limiting...
Interview: Bacardi NA’s VP of Digital Commerce Talks Alcohol Ecommerce Trends
The COVID-19 crisis has fast-forwarded many emerging trends. This includes ecommerce, which was expanding into newer terrain like spirits sales at the beginning of this year. Now, with so many people hesitant to leave...
Meet David Rodriguez, Patrón’s New Master Distiller
The tequila world saw a living legend retire last month with former Patrón Master Distiller Francisco Alcaraz officially announced that he was stepping down. His replacement is his protégé of many years: David Rodriguez,...
Podcast: Vodka Trends in 2020
In our latest podcast about the on- and off-premise alcohol industries, we discuss the top vodka trends of 2020.
How has the pandemic affected vodka sales? Why have American consumers so eagerly embraced U.S. craft...
Reviews: Our Favorite Sparkling Wines of 2020
For this latest round of Beverage Dynamics wine reviews, we tasked our panel of independent wine professionals to rate sparkling wines.
As always, these selections include brief tasting notes, a grade and the wine’s...
What’s Behind the Beer Can Shortage?
Why have beer cans become the new toilet paper?
As though this year weren’t challenging enough, now alcohol retailers must also contend against product shortages caused by a lack of aluminum. Brewers of all sizes,...
5 Trends in Beer and Hard Seltzer in 2020-21
The spread of COVID-19, as with elsewhere, has had a huge impact on the beer category. This was perhaps most true for craft. Emerging trends like the taproom boom, with the possibility that many...
Podcast: Whiskey Trends in 2020
In our latest podcast covering the on- and off-premise alcohol industries, and where they overlap, we delve into the top whiskey trends of 2020.
What whiskey cocktails have captured the attention of the at-home mixology...
What’s Behind the Rise of CBD Beverages
As the legal cannabis boom continues in America, nonalcoholic CBD beverages are gaining shelf space.
These are part of the overall CBD category, which has an estimated global market size of $9.3 billion in 2020....
Buffalo Trace Announces 2020 Van Winkle Bourbon Release
Bourbon Hunting Season 2020 continues with the much-anticipated release of Buffalo Trace's 2020 Van Winkle bourbon line.
Bottles begin shipping in November.
Yields from these whiskey barrels are typically low due to evaporation during the long...