Diageo Acquires UK’s Chase Distillery
Diageo has agreed to acquire Chase Distillery, a single-estate vodka & gin distillery located in the UK. Chase Distillery was founded in 2008 in by William Chase and has a portfolio that includes seven gins, four vodka and an elderflower liqueur. Financial details...
Nielsen CGA: Consumers Returning to On-Premise Remains Steady
While just about half of consumers have returned to the on-premise since bars and restaurants reopened, that number has been steady over the last three months, according to the latest report from Nielsen CGA. This suggests that we may have reached a plateau for...
The Key to Building a Category on an International Scale
There is no specific formula for turning a niche brand or category into an international success, but based on historical evidence, IWSR suggests it is difficult to get done without the support of a multinational drinks company. In this article the data firm lends...
What Do You Get When Two Juggernaut Trends Collide?
This autumn, the hard seltzer category is looking to build on its recent success by aligning itself with another mega trend: pumpkin spice. Hard seltzer brand Vive is one of the seltzer brands that will debut a pumpkin spice offering, claiming that the flavor profile...
Single Barrel Store Pick Whiskeys are Thriving in 2020
There have been several well-documented pandemic drinking trends, but one trend that has flourished under the radar in 2020 is single barrel store pick whiskeys. Despite restrictions on visitors and capacity, many distilleries have adapted to allow the continuation of...
TTB Updates Gluten-Free Labeling Policy
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau (TTB) has updated its policy on gluten-free labeling to fall in line with a recent update from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Previously, only spirits made from ingredients that did not contain gluten, such as...
WTO Rules EU May Impose $4 Billion in Tariffs on US Goods
Yesterday, the World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled that the EU may impose tariffs on US imports of up to $4 billion in connection with the WTO Boeing dispute. Escalating tariffs have caused American Whiskey exports to the EU to drop by 41% and US imports of Scotch...
Football Season Ushers in “Homegating” Trend
With many football teams forbidding fans in the stadium, and in some cases the parking lot, consumers are turning to a different form of tailgating in 2020. In places where tailgating isn't allowed, some are turning to "homegating." To tap into the trend, retailers...
William Grant & Sons Adds Distillery in Mexico to Support Milagro
Scottish spirits firm William Grant & Sons has purchased a distillery in Mexico to support the growth of Milagro Tequila. Milagro has seen double-digit annual growth since 2015 and is the fifth largest tequila brand in the US. The move also aids William Grant...