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U.S. Spirits Market Posts Modest 2.1% Growth in Q1 2026

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The U.S. spirits market grew 2.1% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year, according to preliminary data from the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS). Total category sales reached $8.47 billion, up from $8.29 billion in Q1 2025.

March Brings Accelerated NA Beverage Growth, NIQ Reports

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:09:08 +0000

After seeing some slowdown at the beginning of last month, non-alcoholic beverage sales remained “healthy and stable” with light acceleration in the two-week period ending March 21, 2026. according to the latest analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.

Season’s best: The SB Spring Blind Tasting 2026 results

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:13:31 +0000

As the weather warms up in the Northern Hemisphere, we look at the best spirits with which to greet the sunshine The post Season’s best: The SB Spring Blind Tasting 2026 results appeared first on The Spirits Business.

Source: The Spirits Business

US wine drinkers turn to value bottles as consumption softens

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:00:33 +0000

A new survey of 1,351 American wine drinkers suggests affordability and moderation are reshaping purchasing habits. The data also point to growing interest in ready-to-drink beverages and a tentative role for artificial intelligence in wine discovery. The post US wine drinkers turn to value bottl…

U.S. Spirits Exports Slid 3.8 Percent in 2025 Amid Ongoing Tariff Battle

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:27:55 +0000

Revenue from U.S. spirits exports dipped by 3.8 percent in 2025, a much gentler drop than the 26 percent plummet experienced by the wine and beer categories. Exports of American spirits raked in $2.37 billion last year according to the 2025 American Spirits Exports report from the Distilled Spiri…

Will the recent ‘disciplined’ pricing reinvigorate buyer appetite?

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:53:03 +0000

Keen pricing in new releases from Yquem, Latour, and Bollinger are indicators of a new, “market liquidity prioritisation”, according to the latest report from WineCap, hinting that there is “a concerted effort from major estates to meet the market where it is, rather than where they wish it to b…

US whiskey exports to EU plunge 35% in 2025

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:28:41 +0000

Exports of US spirits declined by 3.8% last year, driven by a double-digit drop for American whiskey in Europe, Canada and Japan The post US whiskey exports to EU plunge 35% in 2025 appeared first on The Spirits Business.

Source: The Spirits Business

How Technology Is Transforming No- and Low-Alcohol Wine

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:00:51 +0000

From non-traditional yeasts to nano-membrane filtration, a wave of innovation is helping winemakers rebuild what’s lost when alcohol is removed from wine

Source: SevenFifty Daily