Burgeoning Bourbon barrel industry
The used bourbon barrel market has never been better. Not many years ago a used barrel used to only be worth about $15 dollars for secondary usage. Those used barrels can now command prices anywhere from $125 to, as high as, $400. Scotch and Irish Whiskey producers...
New Hampshire and Mexican government announce first of its kind partnership
New Hampshire Liquor and Wine Outlets will be the first retailer in the nation to offer ultra-premium, craft Mexican tequilas through a new agreement just approved between The New Hampshire Liquor Commission (NHLC) and the Mexican government. The new agreement was...
Control State results for February 2018
In February, 9 liter spirits case sales grew by 1.7 percent in control states compared to February 2017. Spirits volume grew 2.7 percent, up from January’s 2.5 percent growth. Many states had a strong month, exceeding their 12 month trends, including: Alabama, Maine,...
4th annual Chicago rum festival
TheRumLab is gearing up for the 4th annual Chicago rum festival on Saturday, April 14th at Logan Square Auditorium in Chicago. More than 40 rum expressions will be poured. TheRumLab is a creative and production agency focused on the rum industry. The company produces...
Scientists create hop-less beer
Scientists in the U.S. used DNA-editing software to splice in genes from mint and basil plants to create a more sustainable pint after discovering that they can create the distinctive hoppy taste found in craft beer without actually using hops, which are a...
2018 ABL meeting a success
Beverage retailers and their hospitality industry partners from across the country gathered recently in New Orleans last month for the 16th Annual American Beverage Licensees (ABL) Meeting. Speakers at the meeting addressed many topics that impact beverage retailers...
U.S. wine exports total $1.53 billion in 2017
U.S. wine exports, 97 percent of which come from California, reached $1.53 billion in winery revenues and over 42 million cases in 2017. California wine exports have grown nearly 70 percent by value in the past 10 years. California wineries are also on the leading...
U.S. wine exports total $1.53 billion in 2017
U.S. wine exports, 97 percent of which come from California, reached $1.53 billion in winery revenues and over 42 million cases in 2017. California wine exports have grown nearly 70 percent by value in the past 10 years. California wineries are also on the leading...
Strong sales for Small-production premium wines
While sales of domestic wines remained relatively flat in February at $2.8 billion, a further look at the numbers showed relatively strong growth in $25-plus wines and shipments from wineries producing fewer than 1,000 cases per year. The wine sector as a whole showed...