Tequila and Mezcal Boom: Premium Products and Spicy Cocktails Take Center Stage
Mar 27, 2024 • 6 min read Image courtesy of Pernod Ricard Move over, boys, tequila's got a whole new set of fans these days – and they're all about quality. While country music might sing about tequila's ability to mend a
WHO and Temperance Groups: Are Abstinence Policies Shaping Global Alcohol Policy?
Mar 25, 2024 • 3 min read Some scientific studies conclude that there is no safe level of alcohol. (UW Medicine) The World Health Organization's (WHO) recent bombshell declaration of "no safe level" of alcohol consumption has raised eyebrows. This policy shift
From Desert to Oasis: How Wine is Transforming China’s Ningxia Region
Mar 17, 2024 • 4 min read Imagine a place where a barren desert landscape has been transformed into a thriving vineyard, its rows of grapevines stretching for miles like a verdant ribbon. This isn't a scene from a dream; it's
Wine Over? Growers Rip Up Vines as Industry Faces a Future of Flat Demand
Mar 14, 2024 • 3 min read The clinking of glasses and swirling of reds might seem like a timeless tradition, but the global wine industry is facing a hangover. A confluence of factors – from changing consumer tastes to rising
Craft Gin and Vodka Distillery Succumbs to Shifting Landscape
Mar 13, 2024 • 3 min read The craft spirits industry seems to be a land of contrasts. While boutique distilleries are popping up everywhere, established players are facing unforeseen challenges. This week, Lee Spirits Co., a Colorado-based distiller known for