Control State results for March 2017
In March, 9 liter spirits case sales grew by 4.4 percent in control states compared to March 2016, very strong growth for the month. Spirits volume grew 2.3 percent, a slight dip from February but still strong as well. Many states had a strong month, exceeding their...
US wine imports reach record levels
US wine imports have now surpassed one third of the total market share. This trend is expected to continue as the dollar gains strength globally. Strong growth in the sparkling wines, vermouth and sangria categories have helped push traditional bottled table wine...
American Brandy is booming
Brandy is quietly gaining more and more popularity in the spirits industry in the US. With over 13 million cases sold domestically in 2016, Brandy outpaced gin, Scotch and even Irish whiskey, according to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States. The Bourbon...
Ideal weather conditions boost quality and price of Bordeaux vintage
One of France’s most famous wine making regions – Bordeaux, experienced the ideal set of weather conditions this past year and is expected to produce some of the best grapes in six years. A wet spring, followed by a dry summer and a warm fall with lower than expected...
Iowa legislature approves drinks by the glass at craft distilleries
A new bill was passed that will now allow Iowa’s craft distillers the ability to provide mixed cocktails at their manufacturing facilities. The bill was passed with bi-partisan support and is expected to help the state’s economic development. This issue has been in...
DIY distilling device coming soon
A Kickstarter campaign was launched by a Seattle-based tech company called PicoBrew for a “first-of-its-kind” tabletop distilling device called PicoStill. The PicoStill would allow licensed distillers to produce a large array of spirits including vodka, whiskey,...
Bulk wine shipments are becoming the norm
Over 40 percent of all the wine produced in the world is exported to another country. Of the wine that is exported the percentage of wine that is shipped in bulk now accounts for over 40 percent of the total, and that percentage is steadily growing. In some countries...
“hail shield” to be deployed in Burgundy wine region
Technology is coming to the rescue of the wine industry in the prestigious Burgundy wine region. By June of this year a new hi-tech solution is being deployed to combat destructive storms that have blighted the region in recent years. It is called a “hailstone shield”...
Strong growth for Cognac
The strong growth of the Cognac sector is expected to continue for the foreseeable future, according to recent research, primarily driven by increased consumption in the US, China and the UK. A joint report from the IWSR and just-drinks shows that the sector will...