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Americans Aren't Buying Benefits of Tariffs

If one of the big ideas behind tariffs is to encourage more re-shoring of U.S. manufacturing jobs, people aren’t buying it yet. What they ARE buying, Ipsos found, is more expensive goods. A significant number of Americans (42%) disagree that tariffs will lead to more jobs in

Consumers Have Mixed Feelings on Corporate Activism

Americans have mixed sentiments on corporate activism. A majority say companies should remain neutral on social issues (57%) and political issues (56%). That's according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker, which regularly surveys consumers on various issues. In the same vein, more than half say they are less likely

DISCUS, Local Distillers Support Lower Rtd Cocktail Tax

Maryland’s current tax structure places small distilleries like hers at a severe disadvantage in the fast-growing RTD market, Monica Pearce, co-founder of Tenth Ward Distilling Company in Frederick, Md., told the Maryland House Ways and Means Committee.“Our RTDs range from 5 to 7.5 percent ABV,

New: Proper No. Twelve Black Irish Reserve

New: Proper No. Twelve Black Irish Reserve

Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey launched a new product: Proper No. Twelve Black Reserve Irish Whiskey. A blend of single malt and grain whiskey and aged for a minimum of four years in level 3 heavily charred bourbon barrels, Proper No. Twelve Black Reserve combines quality with approachability so both

Growth Refocuses on Prepared Cocktails

Prepared cocktails once again were the sole driver off growth in early February. Dollar sales rose 7.1% and case volume rose 1.4%, NIQ reports. But that wasn't enough to offset thee 3% decline in spirits dollar sales, a greater loss of 2.8%in the prior

Heaven Hill Takes Top Honors at World Whiskey Awards Americas

Congratulations to the entire Heaven Hill team for taking top honors at the 2026 World Whiskies Awards America and Icons of Whisky America ceremony, held February 12 at The Brown Hotel in Louisville. The awards celebrate the best in American whiskey, recognizing one winner per category along with standout individuals

[BND] Your Beverage Reader

Good Morning and Happy Saturday. It's February 14, 2026. Young Americans Are Falling for Traditional British-Style Beer Service Cask ale has long been a popular serve across the pond. Here’s why it’s suddenly catching on stateside. 150-year-old alcohol bottle found in old mining