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Between new distillery projects and innovation from Scottish mainstays, it’s an exciting time for Scotch whisky.

Wine sales are declining worldwide, yet sales of Chablis continue to increase in the U.S. market. What’s driving this success?

A glimpse at what beverage retailers can expect from shoppers this holiday season, including the impact of lingering inflation.

For Dr. Laura Catena, MD, who is also a member of a centenarian wine family, the recent glut of anti-alcohol messaging in the media misleads the public on the true risks of light to moderate alcohol drinking. In an op-ed for SevenFifty Daily, Catena makes a science-led case for dispensing with the idea that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.

Amidst a broader conservative-led DEI backlash, some drinks businesses are scrapping their 2020 policies and walking back their advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights. What does this mean for the future of inclusivity in the drinks industry? Much will depend on the results of the election this week.

With the U.S. Presidential election looming, and the end of the détente between the U.S. and EU following soon after, the alcohol industry is bracing itself for a renewed trade war, which some fear will destabilize an already precarious beverage alcohol market. https://hubs.ly/Q02WtdjB0

From pandemic-era, outdoor martinis to a full scale, permanent wine cellar, here’s how Sunny’s Steakhouse revamped its beverage program for a new era of service. https://hubs.ly/Q02WcGYY0

How these independent winemakers are gaining access to affordable land in the U.S. https://hubs.ly/Q02Vkh5G0

The map of notable world whiskies is expanding—notably of world whiskies now available in the U.S. Producers are utilizing the unique conditions of their home country to innovate, whether that's in the use of local grains or native wood, or working around weather conditions that are often radically different than in Scotland or Kentucky—and producing some stand-out drams in the process. https://hubs.ly/Q02Vkkdn0

Barrel aging is an essential component of any whiskey, with many buyers and aficionados alike paying close attention to the type, toast level, and age of the barrels used for their favorite bottles. But there’s another important element to consider in this process: the strength of the spirit at the time of filling the cask.