Whiskey is not an American invention, but the best domestic iterations certainly have their own fanciful backstories and flavor profiles (that said, we can claim bourbon and Tennessee whiskey as our own). Without spending too much time on a history lesson — though we suggest quickly familiarizing yourself with the Whiskey Rebellion, Nearest Green and […]
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Maybe he’s a fitness junkie, an avid outdoorsman or a ‘Lo-head. Maybe he’s a connoisseur of fine spirits, an audio-obsessed record collector or a reinvigorated travel enthusiast. No matter how he identifies, the dad in your life deserves something good for Father’s Day this year. InsideHook has just the thing, regardless of his interests; from […]
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We’re going to be drinking a lot of canned boozy drinks in the near future. A few years back, Grand View Research, Inc. predicted the global canned alcoholic beverages market would reach $13.4 billion by 2028, with an annual growth rate of 13.3%. “Canned alcoholic beverages are gaining popularity among consumers since cans are more convenient, portable and […]
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There are thousands — yes, thousands — of tequila brands, and for good reason. Sales of agave spirits continue to hold steady (or even grow slightly), even in the worst economic conditions. And even with a glut of brands and general ennui in the drinks world, the category is still showing signs of finding new […]
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Last month, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California announced charges against five people in an unusual bribery scheme. This particular case was not about paying off law enforcement or convincing building inspectors to overlook an unsafe structure; instead, it involved bribes given to retail buyers for favorable placement of wine and […]
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Do you like your whiskey strong, or very strong? Michter’s is the latest distillery betting that spirits aficionados will spring for the latter. There’s solid reasoning behind that decision: higher proof is a route that a number of companies in the industry have adopted for certain releases. Most recently, Angel’s Envy released a pair of […]
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LEHI, Utah — Trove Brands, the exclusive drinkware brand behind Owala, announced a new bottle designed specifically for parents to drink booze... Get the full story
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Buying alcohol in the United States seems relatively easy. Go to store, purchase bottle, or go to website, add bottle to cart. But behind the scenes, it’s kind of a nightmare. There are 50 different rulebooks for 50 states, which you can blame on the lingering effects of Prohibition (yes, more than a century later) […]
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There’s a big downside to enjoying the taste of wine, beer or spirits: if you drink too much, you’re going to end up drunk. At the very least, that’s likely to result in a hangover; it can also lead to making bad decisions with embarrassing or dangerous results. Unfortunately, there’s also a genetic condition that […]
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Baseball and beer are one of life’s most classic combinations, and if you’re anything like us, you’ve spent the last five months fantasizing about the day you’re finally able to crack open a cold one while soaking up the sun at a crowded ballpark. After a long, frigid winter, there’s perhaps no sweeter sign that […]
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OMAHA, Neb. — Hazy Cave, a microbrew you purchased at local bar Lucky’s, was the worst beer you had ever tasted despite... Continue reading this gem
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Unless you live in or have recently visited Florida, the name PaPaw’s Ridge might not ring any bells. Is that about to change? It might. The distillery first put its bourbon on sale last year, both online and via certain Florida retailers. Their whiskey also earned high marks at last year’s San Francisco World Spirits […]
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I used to believe Irish whiskey was a gateway whiskey. I saw it as a smooth sipper that was relatively inexpensive, at least the stuff I was drinking. And it went great in cocktails, particularly an Irish Coffee. But I never gave the category enough credit, even though the Irish invented whiskey and an NYC […]
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If you’ve been keeping track of the domestic spirits market recently, you may have noticed a growing trend of distilleries releasing high-proof rye whiskeys. There are a few reasons behind this, including the affinity many bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts have for this approach to rye. Not to be outdone, there is also plenty of demand […]
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Several states located all across the U.S. have one thing in common: their governments play a part in the sale of alcohol, through liquor stores or distribution or both. Sometimes, these systems get attention for how they play into larger booze-related trends, as when Virginia sought a better way to distribute rare whiskey bottles. The […]
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What does the future of alcohol look like in the U.S.? That’s a wide-ranging statement, but plenty of recent trends have implications for everyone from bar owners to distillery operators — especially whether Gen Z continues to drink at lower rates than their older counterparts. It’s times like these that looking at industry data can […]
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