Market Watch

Every issue features new product launches, restaurant and bar openings, innovative retail concepts and unique promotions for on- and off-premise establishments.

A Robust Super-Premium Tier

Market Watch

THROUGH THE GLASS

Charlie Wagner Takes Majority Stake In Spokane Distillery

OPENINGS

NEW PRODUCTS

Asia Meets The American South • At Present Tense in Nashville, Tennessee, Rick Margaritov honors Japanese culture

Present Tense’s Recipes

MONEY MATTERS • Despite recent volume loss, Bourbon’s value continues to soar

IRISH WHISKEY HOLDS ITS OWN • New releases are keeping the category exciting

ITALIAN WINE Stays The Course • Italian wine is buoyed in the U.S. thanks to regional highlights and a focus on hospitality

BEER’S HOTTEST BRANDS • Amid a sluggish year overall, a number of brands turned in star performances

Eco-Friendly Mixing • Bartenders across the country are aiming to minimize waste, one cocktail at a time

Aging Up • The rum category is leaning into aged offerings to capture consumers of other spirits

MAKING WINE FUN • Postino WineCafé offers a casual ambiance and a laser focus on wine

The Sour Surge • A mixology staple, sour flavors create a refreshing cocktail for easy drinking

Fall Festivities • On- and off-premise retailers say ‘prost’ to Oktoberfest beers and celebrations

NEWS

ON THE MOVE

PARTING SHOT