The Science of Spilt, New Alchemy’s $5 Gourmet Milk Punch Cocktail
Milk punch cocktails have made a resurgence at upscale cocktail bars lately, but recreating the milk-wash technique at scale for a ready-to-drink product is no easy task.
Ferron Salniker
Spirits Editor
Ferron Salniker is the Spirits Editor, guiding our coverage of the spirits and RTD cocktail space. She reports for BevNET.com and Brewbound.com on everything from new subcategories in established liquor types to the growth of the craft spirits business.
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Dirty Shirley Eyes The Call Brand Opportunity With New Territory, Flavors
Ready-to-drink cocktail Dirty Shirley is moving into several new states and has launched two new flavors, the company announced today, setting the stage for the brand to move a budding cocktail call into the canned world.
American Whiskey Faces Potential 50% Tariff Spike Amid EU Trade Dispute
American whiskey producers are swept up in a trade dispute that could result in the return of pricey Trump-era tariffs on their exports to Europe.
Spirits Distribution: Costa Goes West, Brody’s Gets A Refresh
In this latest roundup of distribution news, we check in with fast-expanding Costa Tequila, plus Brody’s Craft Cocktails, limoncello brand Fabrizia and single malt specialist Brother Justus.
Campari: Weaker Q3 Amidst Market Normalization
Fueled by robust pricing and strong performances from its aperitifs, tequilas and bourbon, Campari reported 10.5% organic growth in its first nine months of FY 2023, though that news was tempered by weaker results in Q3, the company reported during its earnings presentation today.
Casa Lumbre, F1 Champ Lewis Hamilton Debut Non-Alc Agave Spirit
Mexican spirits company Casa Lumbre is shifting gears into the non-alc category with one of global sports’ biggest names.
Report: Luxury Spirits Lag, Holiday Spending May Dip
As we approach the holiday season, consumers may be pulling back on their alcohol spending.
Report: Consumers Pay +73% For Celeb Spirits at Bars & Restaurants
Celebrity spirits are growing sales on-premise— and at a premium. Consumers are paying 73% more per drink for a celeb-backed spirit at bars and restaurants, according to Union’s OnPrem Insights which gathers data from over 1,000 high volume accounts using the POS platform.
Data: FMBs Lead at C-Store, Other RTDs Face Big Opportunity
Convenience stores represent the next big opportunity for ready-to-drink cocktails, according to a new report from NIQ.
Pernod Ricard: Declines in U.S., China Bring Down Q1 2024 Sales
As predicted during its last earnings call in August, Pernod Ricard reported a -2% decline in organic sales in the first quarter of FY 2024, with dips in the U.S. and China bringing down overall performance.
Data: BevAlc Sales Up Due To Easing Volume Declines
Total BevAlc sales growth accelerated with volume performance improved across beer, spirits, flavored malt beverage and hard seltzer, while decelerating on a sequential basis in wine and cider categories during the two-week period ending October 7, according to an analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.
Sweet Surprise: This Moonshine Shake is Scaling for Unexpected Demand
Thanks to the work of a modern wave of trailblazing distilleries, moonshine has come a long way since the days when the homemade liquor was distilled in secret. Turning it into a decadent sweet boozy treat hasn’t hurt things, either.
Taking on Tito’s: Splash Bev. Group President on New and Future Acquisitions
Not many companies are challenging the country’s top-selling spirit brand, but Splash Beverage Group is aiming to do just that with its most recent acquisition.
New Flavors and Digital-First: How a Pernod Ricard Exec Aims to Disrupt Cognac
After over a century of producing Cognac for major players, one family is hoping to revive the category with their own fresh take on the storied French brandy.