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Why selling Imperial Blue makes sense for Pernod Ricard

Just Drinks

Richard Woodard July 1, 2025 Share Copy Link Share on X Share on Linkedin Share on Facebook A bottle of Imperial Blue Light whisky for sale at a store in the Philippines in August 2022. The high-potential Indian market – placed in sharp relief as growth becomes so elusive elsewhere – is transforming, and on multiple fronts.

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The Biggest Wine Stories From 2023

VinePair

Cumulatively, these conditions led to projections that global wine production in 2023 would be the lowest it’s been since 1961 — with total volume decreasing a whopping 7 percent from 2022 numbers. This further points to a developing trend toward high-end white wine in the industry.

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Whisky Bottle Investment 2024: 5 Tips From Mark Littler

The Whiskey Wash

Noble and Co’s Whisky Intelligence report stated that for their data set average prices in December 2023 were up 20% compared to the same period in 2022, but were clear that the rise was driven by “weaker demand for lower priced bottles.” But if you’ve just a tighter budget, try to stretch to the best bottle you can afford and believe in.

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Mezcal Amaras’ Luis Nino de Rivera Mesta on Trends, Challenges, and the Future of Mezcal

Drinkhacker

The price of agaves other than espadin is finally above espadin since 2022. The challenges are first, to grow artisanal mezcal to high volumes without compromising mature agave and the traditional process. As for price trends, the price of agave espadin was continuously rising until 2023. Now, the downward trend has begun.

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Better Together: Why Craft Breweries Are Sharing Taprooms and Brewing Systems

VinePair

Many partner breweries work with Dorchester to produce high-volume beers, reserving smaller-batch experiments for taprooms. Dorchester began in 2016 as a contract brewery, making beer for brands such as Evil Twin, and it buys bulk ingredients to help partner breweries achieve greater economies of scale.

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Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces 2024 Cocktail Apprentice Program® (CAP) BAR 5-Day Program® Scholarship Recipients

Tales of the Cocktail

2023 CAP Grey Coat & 2022 CAP Red Coat “I feel incredibly grateful and honored to have been selected by the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation for the BAR 5-Day scholarship. Jacob Mentel Brand Advocate for Coruscent, San Diego, CA 2023 Grey Coat & 2022 Red Coat “This is an amazing and otherworldly experience to be a part of.

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Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces 2024 Cocktail Apprentice Program® (CAP) BAR 5-Day Program® Scholarship Recipients

Tales of the Cocktail

2023 CAP Grey Coat & 2022 CAP Red Coat “I feel incredibly grateful and honored to have been selected by the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation for the BAR 5-Day scholarship. Jacob Mentel Brand Advocate for Coruscent, San Diego, CA 2023 Grey Coat & 2022 Red Coat “This is an amazing and otherworldly experience to be a part of.

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