
Spirit-Infused Wine Banks
Spirit-infused wine combines the science of aging wine with the science of spirit-aging, which creates a very unique blend. However, the spirits selected need to complement, as well as enhance the tasting notes of the chosen wine. Whiskey, rye, and bourbon barrels are...

Imports and Exports Report: Beer, Spirits, & Wine
Imported beer grew 4.10% by value and 1.70% by volume, while exported beer grew 11.3% by value over the last twelve months. On the other hand, imported packaged spirits grew 15.3% by value and 10.2% by volume, while imported bulk spirits grew 13.6% by value over the...

Interactive Bar Experience from the touch of your hands
A company recently created a memorable, interactive bar experience for customers. Users begin by ordering the drinks through the application. Next, the user walks over to the bar and can play a digital game while waiting for the drinks. A stream of bubbles connects...

Alcohol Trends 2019: What are Americans drinking?
Brands continue to join recent alcohol trends due to consumer cravings of premium liquors, canned wines, spiked seltzers, and pre-made cocktails. According to Nielsen, sales for tequila increased by 13%, whiskey by 8%, spirits by 6%, and vodka by 3%. Today, many...

Vertical Wine Tastings
Vertical tastings consist of tasting the same wine, which consists of the same winery, vineyard designation, and varietal from several years. You can create your collection of wines for vertical tastings by collecting the same wine as it is released each year. The...

The Future of Hard Seltzer in 2023
A new report from IWSR Drinks Market Analysis reveals that 55% of alcohol consumers in the U.S. drink hard seltzers at least once a week. The study defines, examines, and quantifies the size of the hard seltzer category as a whole. While hard seltzer appeals to the...

The Success of Rosé: Marketing Strategies and Packaging Innovation
Rosé remains one of the most influential trends within the category of wine. Many brands have changed their marketing strategies to appeal to both males and females due to rosé's success as a gender-neutral beverage. The pink-colored wine appeals to consumers due to...

Traditional vs. Flat-Shaped Wine Bottles
An environmentally-friendly wine bottle has created an impactful advancement in the wine industry, as well as wine packaging as a whole. The newly created wine bottle is flat compared to circular-shaped bottles, made from recycled plastic, and “87% lighter than a...

Direct-to-Consumer: Wine Purchasing
The United States of America is known for the three-tier system concerning alcohol distribution, which are importers, distributors, and retailers. However, direct-to-consumer (DTC) shipping changes this by removing the middlemen involved. There are currently 45 states...