Is Vodka becoming America’s official spirit?
Vodka doesn’t have the prestige or link to American history like bourbon, or the early colonial history of rum. Even without the heritage, Vodka is a part of American culture. The spirit is the most consumed liquor in the country and an American made vodka was just...
Proposed Texas law plans to reform direct to consumer wine shipments
Texas lawmaker Matt Rinaldi has written a new bill, (HB2291) that could potentially reform the state’s laws regarding direct shipment of wine to consumers. Under current law only Texas retailers, Texas wineries and out-of-state wineries can ship wine to Texas...
China expected to become the second largest wine consumer by 2020
Vinexpo released recent figures predicting that China will become the second largest wine consumer, trailing only the United States, by the year 2020. The data shows strong growth in the Chinese market with growth expected to exceed 39 percent over the next three...
U.S. wine consumption continues to rise
The U.S. remains the top wine consumption country in the world and the growth of the market is expected to increase even further over the next four years. The U.S. consumed 341.5 million nine liter cases in 2016. That volume is expected to rise by roughly 5 percent by...
U.S. wine consumption continues to rise
The U.S. remains the top wine consumption country in the world and the growth of the market is expected to increase even further over the next four years. The U.S. consumed 341.5 million nine liter cases in 2016. That volume is expected to rise by roughly 5 percent by...
Arkansas wine bill passes in House Legislator
An amended version of Senate Bill 284 was recently passed in the House Legislator in Arkansas and is now headed back to the Senate for approval. The bill would allow grocery stores to sell more wines, the major change from the original Senate Bill was the addition of...
The Bourbon industry update for 2017
Bourbon distilleries are moving forward on plans to begin tackling the current Bourbon shortage. The Bourbon sector as a whole showed strong growth in 2016, adding upwards of $8.5 billion to Kentucky’s economy and generating $825 million in tax revenue for the state...
Cognac expected to continue strong growth
The growth in the Cognac sector is forecasted to continue in the coming years, according to research from a joint report from just-drinks and the IWSR. The growth is driven by the increased consumption in three major markets: the US, China and the UK. The sector saw...
Montana House Legislator supports expansion of craft beer production
The Montana House Legislator recently gave their preliminary approval on House Bill 541, which would allow breweries to produce millions more pints of beer. Under current state law, breweries have two options: No limit on production but they are then banner from...