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2022's Party Strong Seen Continuing in 2023

More parties and larger gatherings are expected this summer, according to Drizly’s 2023 Consumer Report. Nearly half of survey participants said they planned to host the same number of gatherings in 2023 compared to the previous year, and 22% said they expect to host even more parties. When asked

Parents, Youth Both Think Teens Will Face Drinking Decision in Next Year

Although past-month alcohol consumption among under-age youth has decreased 53% since 2003, according to the Monitoring the Future Survey, more than half of parents and children believe youth will face a decision about drinking in the next year. One reason for that 53% decrease in under-age drinking:

Dan Butkus, President/CEO, Santo Spirits (Credit: Santo Spirits)

Santo Spirits Refreshes Agave Portfolio

Santo Spirits unveils new, sleek packaging for their core line of agave spirits from tequila visionary Sammy Hagar and partner Guy Fieri. This marks the first major packaging refresh since the brand launched in 2017. You can check out all the new packaging HERE. Included in the update are 100%

Brewer Shipments Off 6.4% in June; Imports Ease Lower

Brewers can be excused if they don't raise a glass to either domestic shipments in June, as estimated by the Beer Institute, or imports, as reported by the Census Bureau. Estimates for domestic tax paid shipments for June 2023 are 15.1 million barrels, which is a decrease

[BND] Your Breakfast Briefing

A Note from Joel -- Good Afternoon. This is the issue that was supposed to be delivered at 6 a.m. Tuesday morning. But at 11:56 p.m. Monday evening, our FiOS connections (phone, internet) were fried in a terrifically violent storm. Internet service was just restored by Verizon. Premium

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Stem Compounds Help Reduce Alcohol and Boost Freshness Whole-cluster winemaking has long been associated with the nouveau wine style of Beaujolais, but now traditional winemakers in Bordeaux. The addition of stems can decrease actual alcohol levels in wine. (Deborah Parker Wong) Challenging Times for Washington State Wines The second

Beam Institute Opens Distillery, Maturation Facility on University of Kentucky Campus

The University of Kentucky’s James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits officially opened its doors, elevating the institute’s impact on research, workforce development, education and outreach. Since 2019, the institute has served as the industry’s research and development vehicle, pursuing its mission to ensure the welfare and