Premium brands lead US spirits sales
Nielsen CGA reports show rapid sales increase within the spirits sector throughout the US, surpassing sales of both wine and beer and establishing spirits as the leading adult beverage category. The report suggests this growth could be attributed to a shift in...
The new tax reform act signed by the President bringing new FETs for small craft producers
Last Friday, December 22, 2017, President Trump signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Included in the bill is the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act, a legislation that will positively impact the regulations and taxes for craft spirits...
Marijuana-Infused Wine is Coming to Legal States
Marijuana-infused wine is set to enter the market in January. In states where marijuana has been legalized for recreational use, consumers will now find weed wine. Alcohol and marijuana have not been approved to be in the same product as of yet. In lieu of...
Rising alcohol levels in wine
Wine alcohol by volume percentages have been steadily increasing in recent years. Potential causes could be climate change, resulting in warmer weather and riper grapes. The higher sugar content in ripened grapes result in more alcohol. Viticulturists have also been...
In good spirits- Nielsen Reports
According to Nielsen trend reports, distilled spirits have experienced steady sales increases over the year of 2017, growing by 0.8 percent through December. Bourbon and Irish whiskey led sales across the brown spirits category, increasing at 5 percent and 8.9 percent...
A Year of Beer – Craft Beer in 2017
A total of 6,000 breweries were in operation in the United States during 2017 – a surprising 98 percent of them being small and independent craft brewers. The Brewers Association's Economic Impact Report showed that craft brewers contributed $67.8 billion to the U.S....
A Year of Beer – Craft Beer in 2017
A total of 6,000 breweries were in operation in the United States during 2017 – a surprising 98 percent of them being small and independent craft brewers. The Brewers Association's Economic Impact Report showed that craft brewers contributed $67.8 billion to the U.S....
The future of alcohol
The International Wine and Spirits Record (IWSR) predicts that the global alcohol beverage market will grow at a rate of 0.2% from 2017 and 2021 – repeating the trend of the last five years. Within this, ready to drink cocktails followed by cider are expected to see...
Ready-to-Drink Cocktails are Ready to Take Over
The ready-to-drink cocktail sector has experienced mixed reviews from consumers, most complaining that they are often too sweet and low quality. But the industry is progressing and eager to provide a craft experience with convenience. RTD cocktails sales have...