Category Archives: Spirits

Spirits Industry Grew 7.3% in Past 5 Years

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The distilled spirits sector achieved strong growth in 2021 driven by the gradual reopening of restaurants and consumers trading up to super-premium spirits for at-home occasions, the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) said. DISCUS President/CEO Chris Swonger … Continue reading →

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Cutwater Spirits Intros 2 New Flavors

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Cutwater Spirits Tiki Rum Punch and Orange Vodka Smash are available nationwide.  Both are 7% ABV.  Tiki Rum Punch features Cutwater’s award-winning Bali Hai Rums with a sparkling orange-passion fruit punch. Orange Vodka Smash nationally. Cutwater’s Smash pays homage to … Continue reading →

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Bourbon Pours $9 Billion to Kentucky Economy

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Kentucky Bourbon pours $9 billion into the Kentucky economy every year and generates more than 22,500 jobs with $1.23 billion in payroll, according to a new study for the Kentucky Distillers Association said. Distilling also contributes more than $285 million in local … Continue reading →

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Black-Owned Victor George Distillery Buys Controlling Stake in Palm Beach Distillery

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Black-owned Victor George Spirits (VGS) announced they have closed on a deal to buy a majority equity stake in Palm Beach Distillery (PBD). GTerms weren’t disclosed. Founded by Summer Piep in 2017, Palm Beach Distillery currently makes  vodka, rum, gin … Continue reading →

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Control States Volume Up 4% in November, 4.8% YTD

Posted on January 4, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Control States saw spirits case sales grow 4% in November over like year-earlier sales in November, a modest growth rate opposite a weak comp (2.8%) but propped up by calendar anomalies, the National Alcoholic Beverage Control Association reports. Alabama (7.6%), … Continue reading →

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The Gospel Whiskey Launches in U.S.

Posted on December 9, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The Gospel Straight Rye Whiskey – made of 100% Australian unmalted rye – officially launches in the US. The Gospel is bringing together traditional American whiskey history with its Australian culture and environment. After much success in its local market as … Continue reading →

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