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...
Interview: Jane Bowie Talks Maker’s Mark Limited Release Bourbon
September is National Bourbon Heritage Month and Bourbon Hunting Season. It’s a celebration of our national spirit, when distilleries release some of the most rare and sought after expressions of the year — including...
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....
How Kimbark Beverage Shoppe Became a Community Pillar
For Jonathan Swain and his family business — Kimbark Beverage Shoppe — running a retail store on Chicago’s South Side is about more than just profit.
“Before joining the family business, I was working in...
How to Sample Alcohol During the Pandemic
Stated mildly, in-store sampling is difficult during the pandemic. The old way of “sips to lips” — handing out small pours to large groups of customers — poses an array of health risks in...
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...
The 2020 Beer Growth Brands Awards: The Best of the Industry
While beer sales have seen a lift this year due to consumers stocking up, the category has faced significant challenges as more consumers turn to spirits, and cocktails and wine encroach on traditional beer-drinking...
Why Single Barrel Store Pick Whiskeys are Gaining Popularity
Something interesting happened with store pick whiskeys in 2020.
Retailers and clubs have selected and bottled their own single barrel whiskeys for some time. About a decade ago, pioneers like Lincoln Road Package Store in...
What is the Best Temperature for Storing or Serving Wine?
Temperature is an important factor for both the service and storage of wine.
Not only is wine a perishable product that needs to be kept cool to avoid spoliage, but it also tastes differently when...