Monthly Archives: December 2021

Premiumization Trend Continues Ahead of Holidays

Posted on December 21, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

That’s according to the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S., whose Luxury Brand Index shows luxury brands grew 47% in the third quarter of 2021 compared with the same quarter of 2020. The pace has been more than twice the annual … Continue reading →

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RtD Cocktails Poised for Strong Growth: Drizly

Posted on December 21, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

After a banner year in 2020, RTD sales held strong in 2021 with triple-digit growth, Drizly notes. According to NielsenIQ, year-over-year off-premise dollar sales increased 156% for spirits-based hard seltzers for the 52-week period ending Oct. 2, 2021, and sales … Continue reading →

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Alcoholic Cirrhosis Caused Worker’s Death

Posted on December 21, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Complications of alcoholic cirrhosis, an advanced stage of liver disease, led to the death of a Dry Creek Vineyard worker in October.  He collapsed “while on top of the fermentation tank, and was found with a third of his body face down … Continue reading →

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on December 21, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Which grapes to plant where? Maryland winery leans on ‘soil guy’ to dig up that answer  

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Strong Finish On-Premise Seen for 2021

Posted on December 20, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Positive consumer outlook and current sales trends suggest strong finish to the year for the On Premise, reveals latest CGA research. CGA notes the on-premise is critical, even for marketers focused on off-premise sales.  Some 53% of consumers say menu … Continue reading →

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As Holidays Near, More Beer Pouring Locations Open

Posted on December 20, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Some 93% of all locations are open and pouring beer, BeerBoard said.  It’s the first time since May that 93% of locations have been open, although the open rate has consisted registered at 90% or above since late January. Average Number … Continue reading →

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