Heightened Interest in Brown Spirits Aid Irish Whiskey Growth
In the past decade, the volume of Irish whiskey sold has increased 131%, surpassing the growth rate of bourbon, 56%, and scotch, 13%. Although the spirit must be produced exclusively in Ireland, the number of distilleries has increased to 16, up four from three years...
US Market for Australian Wine Continues to Grow
The value of imported Australian wine has increased by $344 million; that’s four percent up from the previous year. As stated in Wine Australia's latest Export Report, there is also a notable increase in the segment of premium brands being exported to the US....
Nebraskan Craft Producers Using Temporary Liquor Licenses and Selling Direct to Retail
The use of temporary liquor licenses and selling direct to retail are prominent for Nebraskan craft producers. Due to the fact that producers like farm wineries cannot hold standard liquor licenses, many craft producers have opted in to using these temporary licenses...
Following Brexit, UK Government Publishes Export Plans
Germany, Australia, France, China, Latin America, and North America are among the larger target export markets for beverage alcohol that were mentioned in the UK’s post-Brexit export plans. The plan includes a new Food Unit that will work with the Department of...
Following Brexit, UK Government Publishes Export Plans
Germany, Australia, France, China, Latin America, and North America are among the larger target export markets for beverage alcohol that were mentioned in the UK’s post-Brexit export plans. The plan includes a new Food Unit that will work with the Department of...
Total Wine’s Case against State Pricing Regulations Continues in Connecticut
The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of Connecticut (WSWC), the trade association for the state’s distributors, will be an intervenor defendant against Total Wine in their case against the state’s current pricing regulations. The current law essentially sets minimum...
Total Wine’s Case against State Pricing Regulations Continues in Connecticut
The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of Connecticut (WSWC), the trade association for the state’s distributors, will be an intervenor defendant against Total Wine in their case against the state’s current pricing regulations. The current law essentially sets minimum...
Kirin Acquires Stake in Brooklyn Brewery
Brooklyn Brewery, which is the nation’s 12th largest craft beer supplier by sales volume, recently sold a minority stake to Kirin Holdings Company, a Japanese beer producer. For an undisclosed amount, Kirin will own an approximate 25% stake, though management will...
Pennsylvania Restructures Liquor Pricing Policy
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has restructured their liquor pricing policy, detailed in a provision in Act 39, to give the liquor board greater control over supplier negotiations. This would likely result in lowered supplier prices, though opponents believe...