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Ireland: Still Optimistic After Seven Centuries

2024 marked seven centuries since the first reference to whiskey in Irish literature. Seven hundred years later, the unbridled optimism and enthusiasm of the...

The United Kingdom: Chin Up! U.K. Spirits are Holding Their Own

On the face of it, the future of the spirits world in the U.K. does not look great. Producers are facing higher interest rates...

Australia and New Zealand: New Products, Flavors, and Experiences in 2025

The craft spirits industry is set to continue to innovate in Australia and New Zealand in 2025 despite cutbacks in consumer spending in 2024...

Canada: Navigating an Uncertain 2025

The Canadian spirits market is poised for significant changes in 2025, driven by economic pressures, external trade challenges, and evolving consumer preferences. For distilleries,...

U.S. Spirits Legislation in 2024: A Mixed Bag

2024 brought some great legislative breakthroughs, including expanded direct-to-consumer shipping access for distillers, increased market access for RTDs, and an expansion of cocktails-to-go. However,...