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IWSR Report: U.S. Alcohol Market Set to Regain Footing After ‘Reset Year’

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will be a major player in growth within the world’s “mature alcohol markets” down the line, pushing nearly $8 billion in incremental gains come 2028. While the category experienced a 2 percent decline last year, it’s only expected to increase by 1 percent between now and 2028. The future of the U.S. Premium Beer or Bust The U.S.

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New Releases: Springbank, Torabhaig, & Aberfeldy

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Springbank 26 Year Old Countdown Collection Springbank Distillery has revealed the 2024 release in the Countdown Collection , counting down to the distillery’s bicentenary in 2028. The 26 year old whisky was matured in three re-fill bourbon hogsheads and bottled at 51.2% ABV with a retail price of £2,500 (~$3,185).

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Why the Mule Is the Ultimate Workhorse Cocktail

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The Mule also ranked 10th on Drinks International’s annual compendium of the 50 most popular cocktails worldwide according to bartenders, behind the auspicious likes of the Negroni , Old Fashioned , Daiquiri , Espresso and Dry Martinis , and the Whiskey Sour. Indeed, per Mintel, the U.S. market for dark spirits increased by 8.3

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Super-Premium Gin Has Struck a Chord With Millennial and Gen-Z Drinkers

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to $29.99, by their metrics) declined by 5 percent in 2023 and are expected to continue falling at a CAGR of -1 percent through 2028. From September 2022 to September 2023, the botanical spirit’s growth outpaced tequila, whiskey, and vodka , three of the largest categories on-premise. percent, whiskey down 2.7

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The Spirit of Ireland

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Michael Jacob, Drinks Sector Manager, Bord Bia – The Irish Food Board, shines a light on Irish whiskey, sharing more about the Spirit of Ireland drinks programme. What sets Irish whiskey apart from others; what qualities makes it an exceptional choice for wet-led venues? What does the future hold for Irish whiskey?

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Glen Scotia’s New Whisky Features A Fire-Breathing Dragon & A Saintly Hero

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The Inspiration For Icons of Campbeltown The Icons of Campbeltown collection will consist of five annual bottlings and is scheduled to be completed in 2028. The expression was created in collaboration with Marvel artist, Joel Holtzman , whose packaging design was inspired by an etching of a dragon on the Campbeltown Cross.

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Scotch, Superstars and Sales, Redefining Luxury Whisky

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Even though Springbank whiskies are some of the most collectable in the world, I’m certain you won’t see a TIME:SPACE style release from them for their 200th anniversary in 2028. Busy Whisky Labels Scotch, and the global whisky/whiskey market to be honest, is a heritage market. It’s not shouting what it is.

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