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We Asked 10 Bartenders: Which Bottle Should Disappear From Back Bars and Bar Carts Forever? (2024)

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I loathe to pour from one, I despise calculating their inventory, and I pity the person that tries to fit in a well. ” —Josh Gandee, host, No Proof podcast “Not all celebrity tequilas deserve to be behind the bar. Doing inventory with them is absolutely impossible. It’s squatty and cumbersome.

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Brandy and Cognac Trends for 2024

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In addition to intense competition from tequila, domestic whiskey and the ready-to-drink (RTD) segments, brandy and Cognac had to contend with economic pressures, as inflation put a crimp in some discretionary spending. We have a pretty tight backbar space, so we need to be somewhat tight on inventory.

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DISCUS: U.S. Spirits Sales Flat in 2023, RTDs Boomed

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Premiumization Was Strong in Whiskey, Tequila Presenting an overview of the spirits sales trends in 2023, Christine LoCascio, DISCUS chief, policy, strategy & membership, reported that despite the overall slowdown, the premiumization trend continued for some spirits categories in 2023 including Tequila/Mezcal and American Whiskey.

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How (Not) To Start A Tequila Brand

Taste Tequila

Every week we receive at least 2 emails from people who want to start their own tequila brand, looking for guidance on how to get started. So, you want to start your own tequila brand? We love tequila, so we get it. The Tequila Matchmaker database currently contains 2,345 different tequila brands. Don’t believe us?

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Remember When Campari Made a Raspberry-Flavored Clear Cordial?

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He sources his bottles mostly from European markets, closed-down bars trying to unload inventory, but especially off-the-beaten path villages that seemingly haven’t caught up to the times. This was around the time the company also decided to start acquiring other brands, sometimes in other categories, like SKYY Vodka.

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Scotch Challenges For Diageo As Sales Decline 5%

The Whiskey Wash

Within spirits the breakdown is: Scotch: 24% Tequila: 13% Vodka: 8% Canadian whisky: 6% Rum: 5% Liqueurs: 5% Gin: 4% IMFL whisky: 4% Chinese white spirits: 4% US whiskey: 2% Data from Diageos 2025 Interim Report. Johnnie Walker is Diageos flagship scotch brand.

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At Home Cocktails: A Guide to Flavorful Mixology

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A well-stocked setup includes a shaker, strainer, jigger, and bar spoon, enabling mixologists to craft everything from a classic vodka martini to a complex Negroni. A quality mixing glass allows for stirred cocktails that highlight the nuanced taste of spirits like vodka, creating a smooth, well-mixed result.