Today’s edition is presented by Norlan.
Norlan Glass is an award-winning, patented whisky glass that was refined with master distiller Jim McEwan.
It is made from hand-blown double-walled borosilicate glass and features a concave outer rim that fits the lower lip of the mouth elegantly.
The glass's unique design reduces ethanol burn through specially developed inner protrusions, making it the perfect way to enjoy your favorite whisky.
⛏️ This Week's Top Picks
1. 🥃 Spirits Dip, Cocktails Up
US spirits sales declined 3.8% in January 2024, with a broader 5.9% fall in total wine and spirits sales.
Cocktails and Tequila saw increases in on-premise sales, suggesting a market shift rather than a universal downturn.
2. 📈 Zero-ABV: Pernod's Pivot
Pernod Ricard is expanding its alcohol-free portfolio, reflecting a 60% growth and a focus on global markets.
This strategic shift towards zero-ABV products could reshape industry trends and consumer preferences towards moderation.
3. 👩⚖️ MGP Sues KY Towns
MGP Ingredients sues Kentucky communities for blocking its bourbon warehouse expansions, signaling a larger tension between distilleries and local communities over tax burdens and zoning laws.
4. 😬 Whiskey Deal Souring
Wilderness Trail is sued by Washtucky Holdings over 2,500 unfulfilled whiskey barrel contracts, possibly due to its acquisition by Campari.
Part of a deal valued at up to $758 per barrel, including storage fees.
5. 💰 $5.5M Fine for SGWS
Southern Glazer's settles a $5.5 million lawsuit over excessive late fees, claiming adherence to laws.
The lawsuit affects 73,276 California customers from 2020-2023, ensuring future compliance.
✨ Whiskey + AI Insight of the Week
75% Whiskey Support Emails Solved
The whiskey industry can greatly benefit from integrating AI email assistants into their customer support operations.
My AskAI can help whiskey brands and products automate 75% of customer emails, significantly reducing response times from days to seconds.
Plus, boosting customer satisfaction, reducing staffing, and allowing focus on more complex problems.
My AskAI is trained on your brand's content, ensuring accurate and relevant answers.
👀 Curated Collections
1. Rye That Rocks: Few Flaming Lips Brainville Rye
Brainville Rye, a unique collaboration between FEW Spirits and The Flaming Lips, uses French wine yeast for fermentation—a rare choice for whiskey.
This process imparts distinct stone-fruit, apple, and pear notes to the spirit, setting it apart in the world of craft rye whiskeys.
A bottle could run you anywhere between $200 to $250.
2. Tennessee Craft Gold: Leiper's Fork Bottled in Bond Bourbon
Leiper's Fork Bottled in Bond Bourbon, distilled in Tennessee, commits to local sourcing and traditional methods, emphasizing quality.
Unique for using 100-year-old Cypress wood vats, it showcases the rich history of Tennessee whiskey-making.
A bottle could run you anywhere between $80 to $150.
3. Rye Reigns Supreme: Pikesville 6 Year Old
Pikesville 6 Year Old Rye, reviving a historic Maryland brand, has been recognized as the World's Best Rye Whisky.
Distilled at Bernheim, it boasts accolades from major spirits competitions, underscoring its exceptional quality.
A bottle could run you anywhere between $100 to $150.
Today’s edition is presented by Norlan
Norlan Glass is an award-winning, patented whisky glass that was refined with master distiller Jim McEwan.
It is made from hand-blown double-walled borosilicate glass and features a concave outer rim that fits the lower lip of the mouth elegantly.
The glass's unique design reduces ethanol burn through specially developed inner protrusions, making it the perfect way to enjoy your favorite whisky.
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