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Waterford Whisky Introduces Three New Cuvée Releases

Waterford Whisky just introduced a new core range of Cuvée Concepts to the U.S. These releases mark an evolution in Waterford Whisky's mission to create "flavorsome" single malt whiskies, the company states. “The natural progression of...
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Consumer Demand Drives Alcohol Shipping Growth

Note from the Publisher: In the NovDec 2022 issue of Beverage Dynamics, we ran the first in a series of articles about direct-to-consumer alcohol shipping titled “Consumer Convenience, but at What Cost?” It included...
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Brandy and Cognac: Welcoming a New Generation

Brandy and Cognac, which had boomed during the pandemic, appears to have hit a speed bump, as consumers facing inflationary pressures pull back on spending on luxury items. Volume consumption for the Brandy and Cognac...

Optimist Botanicals Cali Spritz Cocktail RTD

Optimist Drinks, a Los Angeles-based non-alcoholic beverage company, has launched the first of its first ready-to-drink offering: the Cali Spritz. After over two years of research and development, the result is a collection of...
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Announcing Our Inaugural Alcohol Industry 40 Under 40

Beverage Dynamics magazine and our parent company Beverage Information Group have recognized the best young leaders in the alcohol industry with its inaugural 40 Under 40 program. Our list represents a diverse group of amazing leaders and...
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Podcast: The Top Cocktail Trends of 2024

In this episode of our On & Off podcast, we talk the top drinks trends of 2024, with Andrew Freedman, founder of the San Francisco-based agencies af&co. and Carbonate, and Leith Steele, senior strategist...
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Why Bars, Restaurants and Retailers are Embracing Sustainable Alcohol

Sustainability is no longer just an ethical consideration; it’s a strategic necessity, says Maria Pearman, principal and leader in the food and beverage practice at national advisory and accounting firm GHJ. Data show that...
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How Retailers Will Handle Allocated Whiskey in 2024

How to handle allocated whiskey and the people who chase these products will remain a dominant retail story in 2024. You know these people. They burst into your store and ask for Blanton’s. They follow...
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Why Aren’t Younger Consumers Drinking Wine?

Why does the wine category struggle with Millennials and Gen Z? It’s a pressing question as the industry enters potentially treacherous waters in 2024 and ahead. The wine industry had been on an upward trajectory...
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7 Beverage Alcohol Trends for 2024

Trend picks and predictions for 2024 began rolling in late last year, and we’ve poured over numerous reports. One thing everyone seems to agree on: No-/lo-alcohol drinks are here to stay. Not only are they...