Things are looking up for American craft spirits producers. This past week two major reports were released showing that they’re winning over consumers. In 2016, U.S. craft spirits sold $3-billion in case sales, according to the 2017 Craft Spirits Data Project completed by the American … Continue readingCraft Moves $3 billion in case sales, report shows
When I wrote Westland and American Whiskey Independence, I didn’t realize Westland would be the first in a long line of distillery acquisitions and rumors. Months later, the Westland transaction still bothers me, because I loved what they were doing and independent distilleries are the … Continue readingWestland’s Response to Critical Blog Post
Who says the little guy can’t export whiskey overseas? Purcellville, Va.-based microdistiller Catoctin Creek announced distribution into the Australian and New Zealand markets via Challenger Beverages. The countries will import: Roundstone Rye, 80 proof (40% ABV); Roundstone Rye, 92 proof (46% ABV); Roundstone Rye, CASK … Continue readingAustralia to Import Catoctin Creek Ryes