8 New Books About Booze For Holiday Gifting
For that classy drinker in your life — or for your own enjoyment — here are new eight books about booze that are well worth gifting this holiday season.
Mai-Kai: History and Mystery of the...
How Breweries Market Winter Beers
Seasonal beers have been a powerful driver in the growth of the specialty beer sector, and winter and holiday seasonals arguably present the best examples of their appeal.
With their generally more robust character, higher...
Champagne And Sparkling Wine Trends At Bars And Restaurants
Editor's Note: Many trends in alcohol begin at bars and restaurants That's why we occasionally cross-post content from our sister publication, Cheers magazine, when on-premise stories carry implications for the off-premise industry.
Whether it’s prosecco or cava, Champagne or...
The 32nd Annual Advertising & Promotion Awards
Our annual Advertising & Promotion Awards recognize the best design and execution of branded content developed by the beverage alcohol industry.
The awards are judged by editorial staff from The Beverage Information Group, parent company of...
4 Alcohol Trends To Watch In 2017
The annual Distilled Spirits Council (DISCUS) New York holiday event is a window into what's currently hot in alcohol — and what's gaining steam.
Brand reps from some of the world's biggest drinks companies —...
A Pre-Harvest Trip To The Heart Of Cognac
The Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac (BNIC) held its annual La Part des Ange (angels’ share) charity auction of fine Cognacs in September in Cognac, France. The BNIC hosted several journalists to experience the...
Brandy And Cognac Ride The Rise Of Brown Spirits
While the bulk of consumers’ and retailers’ focus is on whiskey, another brown spirit is also on the rise and poised for continued growth in the coming years. Brandy and Cognac sales were up...
Why Flavored And Spiced Rums Remain Hot Sellers
The bright spot in the rum category these days is the vibrant flavored segment, especially the spiced variants.
The flavored rum category is growing and evolving, almost as a separate entity from light and dark...
The Best Wines Of 2016
As 2016 comes to a close, we asked our wine retailer panel to report their favorite wines they tasted in 2016.
As always, these selections include brief tasting notes, a rating and the wine’s retail price...
Interview: Wyoming Whiskey’s David DeFazio On The Unusual Evolution of Outryder
When it opened ten years ago, Wyoming Whiskey became the state's first legal distillery since Prohibition. The Kirby, Wyoming-based distillery first launched a small-batch bourbon in 2012, followed by a single-barrel and a barrel-strength.
Last month, Wyoming Whiskey launched...