October Offers Whiskey, Warmth & Wisdom

I don’t know about you, but October is among my favorite months: The fall colors are a welcome sight and the cooler-temperatures offer a return to my other fave, boot weather. Tastes and flavors turn, too, toward warmer profiles, so it’s no wonder that whiskey is a focus this issue. Check it out in flip book form (just select your state).

Locally, trade association memberships give you a chance to align your local and national representation. Connecticut Package Stores Association about why your vote matters , in case you don’t think it does. The Connecticut Restaurant Association also wants to make sure you know your voice is heard through being a member business or as an individual. We hear from the RI Hospitality Association with big changes ahead for its awards gala : A new format and name are on tap in the new year. The Rhode Island Liquor Operators Collaborative covers Delta-9 and what it means in the bev biz. October's wine column covers the arduous journey of the sommelier, not just in name, but in official certification. And seasonal thoughts from on-premise observations are ready for reading. October also offers a fresh ?Retail Review store showcase and a Serving Up cocktail recipe. It also kicks off a very busy sprint to the end of the sales year and our news reflects that. Connecticut and Rhode Island trade tastings are in full swing, as well as the many continued brand and supplier-led events, each linked to wholesaler and market offerings. Here we go!