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Navigating the Storm: Tariffs and the Beverage Alcohol Industry
Navigating the Storm: Tariffs and the Beverage Alcohol Industry The beverage alcohol sector, already navigating through turbulent economic waters, has 30 days before it may be hit with additional challenges if tariffs imposed by the Trump administration go into effect after the 30-day pause. Industry leaders are still working on hoped-for exemptions. When the tariffs […]
HOW DO YOU START YOUR OWN SPIRITS COMPANY?
Spirits Consulting Group is focused on innovation and new to market brands so as you can imagine, we are often asked what is needed to start your own spirits company. Whether you are a first-time entrepreneur or have already launched your own beverage alcohol brand, the first thing is to make sure that you […]
ARE LIQUOR STORES THE NEW BRAND BUILDERS ?
A decade ago, maybe even 5 years ago, the common belief was that alcohol brands were built on premise in bars and restaurants. The rationale behind this belief is that a consumer could be introduced to a new brand and try the product in an appealing environment. This was also a lower risk, […]
Can There Be Terroir in Spirits?
When Wigle Whiskey released the results of its Terroir Rye Series, three rye whiskies made with grain from three distinct rye-growing regions, spirits geeks took notice. Although terroir, a French term defined as representing a sense of place, is a widely accepted concept in the wine world, there’s contention about whether it applies to distilled […]
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Revel Spirits Launches in New York
Spirits Consulting Group is very excited to be working with Revel Spirits, the maker of REVEL Avila®, an artisanal, award-winning agave-based spirit, as they further expand their footprint in the US with the launch of a new market – New York along with their distributor Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits. New Yorkers across the state […]
Manhattan Vodka Distillery – First Since Prohibition Opens Its Doors
Manhattan Vodka Distillery The city that never sleeps has one more reason to stay out at night starting May 25th. The first legal distillery to open in Manhattan since Prohibition has arrived thanks to Our/New York, a new, small-batch, high-quality vodka. Located at 151 West 26th Street in the heart of Manhattan between Sixth and Seventh Avenues, […]
Recipe: The Perfect Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita for Your Cinco De Mayo Party
INGREDIENTS For the Chili Salt: 2 tablespoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon chili powder For the margarita: 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 jalapeño slice ¼ cup Gran Dovejo Tequila ¾ cup pineapple juice ⅛ cup triple sec Optional: Pineapple wedges and additional jalapeño slice for garnish nectar INSTRUCTIONS Make the chili salt by combining salt and […]
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American Distilling Institute 15th Conference & Expo February 12, 2025
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Can There Be Terroir in Spirits? October 25, 2019
