The NHLC Celebrates 90 years
The New Hampshire Liquor Commission (NHLC) toasts nine decades of operations in 2024 with a yearlong campaign named “90 Years of Cheers.” It’s a...
The State of American Whiskey in 2024
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...
Ohio Liquor Named 2024 Best Practices Winner
In a year marked by extraordinary achievements, Ohio Liquor (OHLQ) has emerged as a trailblazer in control state practices, clinching the prestigious StateWays Overall...
Demand For Alcohol-free Options Keeps Climbing
The sober curious movement continued to gain strength over the past year, thanks largely to interest from younger generations. For example, 61% percent of...
Why Nonalcohol Drinks Are Here to Stay
For many, the “damp” or “dry” beverage choices have gone well beyond January. According to Nielsen IQ, sales growth of alcohol-free beverages increased from...
The 2024 RTD Growth Brands Awards — Canned Cocktails Thriving
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...
Q&A: Winemaker Dario Faccin Talks Italian Wines, Younger Drinkers
Recently I attended a winetasting for Tenuta Carobbio, which cultivates 123 acres between Florence and Siena. Speaking on behalf of the Italian producer was...
How Long Can Tequila’s Growth Last?
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...
Lisa Wicker Named Master Distiller at Garrard County
The Atlanta-based spirits company Staghorn has named Lisa Wicker as the first master distiller of its recently opened Garrard County Distilling Co. in Lancaster,...
Realignment at the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division
As an agency that has been around since the repeal of Prohibition, the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD) has undergone many changes throughout the...
