Buffalo Trace Unveils 2021 Antique Collection Whiskeys
In one of Bourbon Hunting Season's most eagerly anticipated moments, Buffalo Trace Distillery has announced its 2021 Antique Collection of uncut and unfiltered whiskeys.
This year's lineup does not include the traditional George T. Stagg...
The 2021 Beer Growth Brands Awards: The Top Brews
Our annual Beer Growth Brands Awards reflect the top beer trends from the past year while also looking ahead.
What can we learn from 2020 and 2021 as we move forwards? The unusual severity of...
7 Craft Whiskeys to Watch From the Kentucky Bourbon Festival
The 2021 Kentucky Bourbon Festival, which took place in Bardstown in mid-September, showcased the state’s unparalleled whiskey industry. The well-attended event provided a deep dive into the colorful history and exceptional quality of brown...
When Will the Alcohol Packaging Shortage End?
Trouble finding your favorite alcohol brands in 2021? Chances are it’s because this industry, like many during Covid-19, has run into a major packaging shortage.
Materials like glass and aluminum have become difficult and expensive...
Podcast: Alcohol Industry Trends: Part 2
Following Part 1 of this two-part episode, Editors Melissa Dowling and Kyle Swartz dive into even more alcohol industry trends.
These include celebrity-backed alcohol brands and their common pitfalls; the rise of CBD beverages and...
Reviews: Our Favorite Sparkling Wines for 2021
For our latest wine panel of 2021, we asked panelists to taste and rate sparkling wines. Fall season is the time that beverage alcohol retailers start submitting their bubbly orders ahead of the holiday...
Poll: The State of Beverage Alcohol Business in 2021
As part of our ongoing tracking of the industry, the Beverage Information Group (our sister data team) surveys our readers quarterly, collecting trends/sentiment data from alcohol distributors, on-premise and off-premise operators.
For our second quarter...
Why Vineyard Soil is So Important for Terroir
Grasping the underlying concept of terroir is like getting an all-access pass that helps unlock many of wine’s most confounding secrets.
Terroir is the reason why many countries label their wines by region — not...
Top Sparkling Wine Trends in 2021-22
“Sparkling wine is incredibly popular and only growing in interest,” says Bianca Whitford, manager and wine director at Agapi Bistro + Garden in Pensacola, FL. The Greek restaurant has eight on the menu, ranging...
What’s Next for Alcohol Retail After Covid-19?
Eventually the Covid-19 pandemic will wind down and industries worldwide like alcohol retail will move into a new world.
What will that look like? How will we act once the health crisis finally, mercifully recedes?
For...