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American whiskey is in a weird place. Writing this feature in 2024, I'm tempted to recycle a similar piece I did on craft beer circa 2017. It's not uncommon to [...]

Consumer thirst for wine has subsided, with total wine volume consumption posting its second consecutive year of loss. Overall wine decreased 3.4% in 2023 to 336.6 million 9-liter cases, according [...]

The Growth Brands Awards are an annual program that determines and celebrates the fastest-growing and top-selling spirits, wines and beers in the U.S. These beverage alcohol brands fuel modern trends [...]

FIVE STARS (96) Roederer Estate Anderson Valley Brut Sparkling Non Vintage (CA). Mesmerizing toasted brioche aromas leap from the glass, while flavors of caramel apple, orange, lemon zest and honey [...]

Beer sales have been less than desirable as of late, to put it mildly. The U.S. beer industry's volume consumption decreased 4.4% in 2023 to 2.68 billion 2.25-gallon cases, according [...]

Princess Cruises is the OG of the modern cruise industry. Not only did it launch nearly 60 years ago, its star rose sharply in the late 1970s when its Pacific [...]

Once the star of the cocktail scene, gin has never regained momentum since vodka took off in recent decades. But based on the number of new craft gins and unique [...]

Trend picks and predictions for 2024 began rolling in late last year, and we've poured over numerous reports. One thing everyone seems to agree with: No-/lo- alcohol drinks are here [...]

Vodka continues its dominance Unlike tequila, bourbon or even gin, vodka has not generated too much buzz lately. But this spirit pays the bills at most bars and restaurants, given [...]

The thirst for ready-to-drink beverages has expanded significantly over the past few years. So much so that Fortune Business Insights projects that the global RTD beverages market size will grow [...]

Is there a better deal in premium spirits right now than rum? Bourbon's popularity has led to price spikes across that category, while tequila's recent rise has had a similar [...]

The sparkling wine category, which had posted growth for 20 consecutive years since 2002, took a tumble in 2023. Sparkling wine consumption fell 3.4% to 25.7 million 9-liter cases, according [...]

Byline: Our Bureau, Mumbai The Tourism Office of Spain (TurespaÈa) and Laliga joined forces to promote cultural ties between Spain and India, hosting an exhilarating watch party at the historic [...]

Byline: Our Bureau, Mumbai Sula Vineyards Limited, India's leading wine producer, announces its Q2 & H1 FY25 sales update. The company reported its highest ever Own Brands revenue in Q2 [...]

Byline: Our Bureau, New Delhi The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), the largest hospitality association in the world, will be hosting its 54th Annual Convention in [...]

American Express Global Business Travel, which is operated by Global Business Travel Group, Inc. (Amex GBT), a B2B software and services company for travel, expense, and meetings & events, reported [...]

Tequila has been an industry darling in recent time. Double-digit growth in this category has helped lead the overall spirits market higher for years now. How much longer can the [...]

FIVE STARS (97) Quinta do Crasto Touriga Nacional 2016 (Portugal). Exceptionally dense bright purple in the glass, the nose is dominated by dark berry fruit, with a subtle floral hint. [...]

Hard seltzer may have hogged the spotlight of the ready-to-drink beverage alcohol market in recent years, but spirit-based RTDs and canned cocktails are providing the buzz today. The U.S. RTD [...]

Poundstretcher stores are handing out PS10 vouchers every hour in a 'mega weekend event' to celebrate its recent change of ownership. From 2-4 August, the retailer's 350-plus stores will randomly [...]

Byline: Our Bureau, New Delhi IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Geelan Residency for voco Srinagar - IHG's first [...]

Travel + Leisure Co., a membership and leisure travel company, reported its recognition in the second edition of the USA Today America's Climate Leaders 2024. 'I am proud to see [...]

Constellation Brands has achieved significant growth during the past year, as it continues to build upon its brand portfolio. More specifically, its ready-to-drink (RTD) portfolio. RTDs have taken the spotlight [...]

Despite wine's sales slump during the past few years, Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits has managed to grow several of its wine brands, earning the title of Beverage Information Group's [...]

With the spirits industry still experiencing a softer market after record high sales during Covid, producers have worked overtime to come up with creative marketing solutions to keep sales flowing. [...]

The beer industry's struggles have continued this past year as consumers gravitate to spirits and cocktails and ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages, more of which seem to hit the market each week. [...]

Given how difficult it is to sell beer for many companies these days, having two brands--Coors Light and Blue Moon--named as top sales drivers by our panel of beverage alcohol [...]

As part of our ongoing tracking of the industry, the Beverage Information Group surveys our readers quarterly, collecting trends/sentiment data from distributors, on-premise and off-premise operators. And when it comes [...]

Things could not be going better for the American whiskey category. It's firing on all cylinders as an ever-diversifying consumer base snaps up all kinds of new styles from producers [...]

Women have played key roles in the beverage alcohol business from the beginning, thought they haven't always received the credit they deserved. That's been changing in the past decade or [...]

Companies across all sectors have been making changes to their business models in recent years to be more eco-friendly. Beverage alcohol suppliers in particular have become more aware of the [...]

Byline: Our Bureau, Mumbai Pride Hotels Group has announced its latest venture, the Pride Elite Bharuch, situated in the bustling city of Bharuch, Gujarat. This new property, nestled in the [...]

Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (Los Angeles Tourism) reported it joined colleagues across the country in celebrating Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) on April 10. One of the largest [...]

Byline: Steve Farrell Poundstretcher has been sold to Fortress Investment Group, owner of Majestic Wine and Punch Pubs. The sale, which follows the retirement of Poundstretcher owner Aziz Tayub, will [...]

Byline: Our Bureau, Mumbai Pride Hotels group is expanding its presence in key spiritual destinations across India, capitalising on the surge in faith-based tourism. This strategic initiative aims to cater [...]

FIVE STARS (94) Catena Altamira Paraje 2021 (Argentina). A huge mouthful of black current and violets, silky and lush. Give it some time to open and sip it with your [...]

If you need further evidence of tequila's popularity, preliminary 2022 data indicates that the agave spirit has surpassed American whiskey by value to become the second most valuable spirits subcategory [...]

Also, be sure to follow our website for the most extensive coverage of new alcohol products available in the industry. AMERICAN WHISKEYS MSRP PRODUCT NAME SUPPUER CATEGORY (750-ML.) Bardstown Bourbon [...]

As a restaurant concept, The Hampton Social taps into several key consumer trends, from coastal cuisine, and the relaxed lifestyle to Instagram-ready design elements and all things rose. The brand [...]

* As the savory drink trend shows no sign of slowing, Doya restaurant in Miami created a cocktail inspired by Muhammara, one of its best-selling cold mezes. Muhammara & a [...]

LOS KOJONES DE QUIJOTE 2 oz. Old Forester bourbon 1 oz. Lemon juice 1 oz. Cointreau 1/2 oz. Sweet vermouth 2 dashes Angostura bitters Combine ingredients and shake. Strain over [...]

When it comes to wine, more people are embracing the box--Bota Box, that is. The premium boxed wine brand not only took home three Growth Brands Awards this year, but [...]

WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST JOB IN THE BEVERAGE OR HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY? My first industry job was as a dishwasher for a restaurant chain called Cheddar's. A friend got me a [...]

Cocktails are not just about drinking any more. Today they need to be a feast for the eyes as well, via glassware, garnishes and extra touches that provide color and [...]

This drink is an oddly accurate liquid representation of the color green. Not necessarily something super herbaceous, but instead more of a juicy, complex 'green.' The drink draws inspiration from [...]

* Who knew that prosecco had a sound? Dr. Hoby Wedler, a chemist, entrepreneur and sensory expert, who opens the doors to the world of wine aromas and sensations with [...]

Vodka consumption may be relatively flat, as tequila and American whiskey still some of its thunder, but it's still a massive, robust alcohol category. The U.S. saw 80.56 million 9-liter [...]

It hasn't been an easy time for beer in recent years. Pandemic-inspired shifts in consumer behavior so far have not favored the category, for one thing. Increasing competition from spirits [...]

Black-owned brands have grown in size and number in the alcohol industry in recent years, thanks to successful leaders who have given advice and uplifted others. Perhaps the most well-known [...]

Sparkling wine has come into its own as a beverage that transcends celebratory toasts. As author Hester Browne quipped, 'Always keep a bottle of Champagne in the fridge for special [...]