New Hampshire: Taxes with tax free sale for out-of-state customers
The New Hampshire Liquor Commission (NHLC) has highlighted its own tax free status, and offers New England clients a promotional discount double the state’s current sales tax rates. This discount has been titled “No Taxation on Our Libations” and provides clients from...
Control State results for May 2018
In May, 9 liter spirits case sales grew by 8 percent in control states compared to May 2018. Spirits volume grew 3.8 percent compared to 2 percent a year ago. Many states had a strong month, exceeding their 12 month trends, including: Iowa, Idaho, Michigan,...
Nielsen Spirits Update for June 2018
Distilled spirits volume was up in the month of June, slightly above average growth over the last 3 months. Bourbon and Irish whiskey both showed strong growth and tequila continued its strong year-long run. Total distilled spirits dollar sales also grew by 3.9...
Nielsen Spirits Update for June 2018
Distilled spirits volume was up in the month of June, slightly above average growth over the last 3 months. Bourbon and Irish whiskey both showed strong growth and tequila continued its strong year-long run. Total distilled spirits dollar sales also grew by 3.9...
Spirit growth since May 2018
Imported packaged spirits increased by 4.2 percent by volume and 9.9 percent by value in the last twelve months. However, in the last three months, the volumes grew to 8.2 percent and 16.6 percent by value. In comparison, imported bulk spirits increased by 14.9...
Wine growth since May 2018
Imported packaged wine increased by 3.5 percent by volume and increased 9.9 percent by value in the last twelve months. However, in the last three months, the volume increased by 3.8 percent and 12.3 percent by value. Imported bulk wine stayed flat by volume in the...
Beer growth since May 2018
The growth of total alcohol beverage imports increased by 8.8 percent by value throughout last year, and about 11.9 percent over the last 3 months. In regards to beer, imported beer grew by 5.5 percent by volume and overall in value, increased to 8.1 percent....
The rise of craft spirits in the U.S
The American Craft Spirits Association, an industry trade group, compared data in the annual report that the rise of craft distilleries in the U.S reached 26 percent in 2017 since 2016. The top five states with the most craft distilleries are California with 148 craft...
100 breweries plus in nearly half of U.S states
The United States Treasure Department revealed that there are about 9,000 breweries in the country, half of the country having at least 100 breweries within their state borders. The Brewer’s Association trade group stated that brewery presence doubled in 34 states and...