The U.S. is currently in a period of transformation, with widespread shifts in most businesses. The alcohol industry stands out as it undergoes changes that are not only fundamental but also unique, driven by changing consumer preferences, technological advancements, and shifting demographics. Here is a close look at the key factors affecting the industry. The […] The post The State of the Booze Business: What Does the Future Hold? first appeared on Booze Business: A Blog Dedicated to the B...| Booze Business: A Blog Dedicated to the Business of Spirits and Wine
The Big Apple Bites Back: Short Stories About Life in New York City. At long last, the release of my latest book is officially available for purchase in paperback on Amazon and select bookstores, with an eBook not far behind. Grab yourself a copy today and maybe another for last-minute holiday gifts. It’s not about […] The post My New Book first appeared on Booze Business: A Blog Dedicated to the Business of Spirits and Wine.| Booze Business: A Blog Dedicated to the Business of Spirits and Wine
I’ve been off the air for too long, but I have an excused absence — I’ve been working on my new book. It’s called The Big Apple Bites Back. It’s a collection of short stories about NYC, none of which are about the booze business. The manuscript is done, and now it’s time to go […] The post Happy Hour in a Stone Age Cave: A Fable first appeared on Booze Business: A Blog Dedicated to the Business of Spirits and Wine.| Booze Business: A Blog Dedicated to the Business of Spirits and Wine
Move over Tequila and Mezcal This is the story of an Agave Spirit called Revel, made from 100% agave in Morelos, Mexico, and known as Revel Avila. More about this in a moment. In the alcohol industry, spirits and wines are protected by law, known as Denomination of Origin. What that means is that it […] The post Revel Avila: A New Agave Spirit and Category first appeared on Booze Business: A Blog Dedicated to the Business of Spirits and Wine.| Booze Business: A Blog Dedicated to the Business of Spirits and Wine
Facts and Myths About Awards Every day, spirit brands seem to be crowing about the awards or accolades they have won. Whether meaningful or not, press releases and brand pitches abound with “we won this” or “we won that” to the point where I often wonder what difference it makes. At the same time, the […] The post Do Awards and Medals Matter? first appeared on Booze Business: A Blog Dedicated to the Business of Spirits and Wine.| Booze Business: A Blog Dedicated to the Business of Spirits and Wine
The Story of a New Craft Spirit Company in Palm Springs In the past year or so, I’ve been off the air for several reasons — business and writing commitments, Covid, and most important, moving from NYC to Rancho Mirage CA. That’s in Coachella Valley, aka Greater Palm Springs, aka The Desert. Now I’m back […] The post Welcome to California: Racquet Club Spirits first appeared on Booze Business: A Blog Dedicated to the Business of Spirits and Wine.| Booze Business: A Blog Dedicated to the Business of Spirits and Wine
The Shirley Temple Grows Up The internet, press, and TV are all abuzz with the Dirty Shirley. It’s described as the drink of the summer 2022. The NY Times was among the first to write about it. The Today Show recently went so far as to describe it as overtaking the Aperol Spritzer as the […] The post The Best Dirty Shirley: More than the drink of the summer first appeared on Booze Business: A Blog Dedicated to the Business of Spirits and Wine.| Booze Business: A Blog Dedicated to the Business of Spirits and Wine
Move Over Bailey’s, Here Comes the Swan According to Impact Databank, Bailey’s Irish Cream is a 1.5 million 9-litre brand in the US and grew 6.5% from 2018 to 2019. But after you read the story about Coole Swan Irish Cream Liqueur, you might wonder if Coole Swan, with the right resources, might just make […] The post Coole Swan: A Whiter Shade of Cool first appeared on Booze Business: A Blog Dedicated to the Business of Spirits and Wine.| Booze Business: A Blog Dedicated to the Business of Spirits and Wine
A Ginger Spiced Whiskey from Two Creative Entrepreneurs What I particularly enjoy about the craft spirit movement is that it attracts people with vision and who are willing to think outside the box. This is the story of two childhood friends who had an idea and the tenacity to make it happen, in no less […] The post Misunderstood Whiskey first appeared on Booze Business: A Blog Dedicated to the Business of Spirits and Wine.| Booze Business: A Blog Dedicated to the Business of Spirits and Wine
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