One of the country's most overlooked alcoholic drinks is actually an integral part of its history.
In an open letter, Scottish Economy Secretary Keith Brown has formally called upon the UK Government to insist upon 'protection' for the Scotch whisky industry — once the UK has left the European Union (i.e. Brexit).
A recent article published by Forbes alleging that China is facing an "epidemic" of fake wines is causing a stir in the drinks trade with key trade organisations including The Interprofessional Council of Bordeaux (CIVB) and the China Association of Imports and Exports for Wines & Spirits refuting figures cited in the original article.
On a humid July Tuesday, nearly 50 American craft distillers traipsed around Capitol Hill, meeting with more than two dozen congressional staffers for a chat about the industry.
Less than a week after an annual Gallup poll found that beer is the preferred alcoholic beverage for 40 percent of American drinkers, Wall Street downgraded the stock of Boston Beer Company and Constellation Brands because people aren't drinking enough beer.
At what point is an alcohol column not an alcohol column? Probably when it's about alcohol-free drinks, you might say.
The spirits industry in the U.S. is big business — topping $210 billion last year and growing. The ad spend behind getting people to pick one brand over another is even bigger.
Short's Brewing Co., which until last year used the slogan Michigan only, Michigan forever," announced Wednesday that it sold a 19.99% stake to California-based Lagunitas Brewing Co. "
New Zealand winemakers now have legal protection against growers taking advantage of the reputation of famous wine growing regions.
Beer before liquor? Not for millennials.
The makers of Corona, Modelo and Samuel Adams are seeing especially declining sales thanks to a shift in taste by younger generations.