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Interesting info from M. Shanken Communications about Mezcal. Hit a speed bump but still continues to grow. I think its a great category to be in and its not too late to get started. Consumers need to be educated and we need LIQUOR TO LIPS. Love that saying. If you want to get your own brand or pick up an existing one let Beverage Solutions || Big Dog New York LLC know. We can do both. "While still a fraction of the size of Tequila, the dominant agave spirit, mezcal is benefiting from an influx of new brands and extensions, catering to both category aficionados and first time drinkers. For 2023, Impact Databank estimates that mezcal exports to the U.S. were at 803,000 cases, a dip from 2022, when the category nearly cracked 900,000 cases. Still, consumer interest has continued to grow, especially as larger on-premise players consistently feature the category on cocktail menus. “Mezcal continues to be a very attractive category, and the short-term slowdown is driven by the overall headwinds of the spirits industry,” Mauricio Vergara, Bacardi's president and COO for d’Ussé Cognac, Patrón Tequila, and Ilegal mezcal tells SND. “Mezcal is extremely well-positioned to capture trade and consumer interest and continue its growth trajectory as the spirits industry normalizes. Even within the short-term slowdown in the category, Ilegal continues to outperform.” https://lnkd.in/gzMhn5Qn

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This got my attention. A vodka from Blue Weber agave. A few thoughts on the subject: - A launch like this signals that the agave spirits category keeps going strong. - The innovation becomes ever more important for new releases. Apparently, producing another good tequila does not do it anymore. - In terms of the tasting profile, does it make sense to distil something as expensive as the blue agave to at least 95% (for it to be a vodka)? How much of the raw material flavour is left? 🤔 Would be most interesting to taste. Meanwhile, I'd appreciate the comments of those in the know. #drinks #spirits #vodka #innovation #agave https://lnkd.in/dYJcbdp4

Interesting info from M. Shanken Communications about Mezcal. Hit a speed bump but still continues to grow. I think its a great category to be in and its not too late to get started. Consumers need to be educated and we need LIQUOR TO LIPS. Love that saying. If you want to get your own brand or pick up an existing one let Beverage Solutions || Big Dog New York LLC know. We can do both. "While still a fraction of the size of Tequila, the dominant agave spirit, mezcal is benefiting from an influx of new brands and extensions, catering to both category aficionados and first time drinkers. For 2023, Impact Databank estimates that mezcal exports to the U.S. were at 803,000 cases, a dip from 2022, when the category nearly cracked 900,000 cases. Still, consumer interest has continued to grow, especially as larger on-premise players consistently feature the category on cocktail menus. “Mezcal continues to be a very attractive category, and the short-term slowdown is driven by the overall headwinds of the spirits industry,” Mauricio Vergara, Bacardi's president and COO for d’Ussé Cognac, Patrón Tequila, and Ilegal mezcal tells SND. “Mezcal is extremely well-positioned to capture trade and consumer interest and continue its growth trajectory as the spirits industry normalizes. Even within the short-term slowdown in the category, Ilegal continues to outperform.” https://lnkd.in/eWdZah9A

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Agave spirits, led by Tequila, are surging in popularity, with Tequila recently overtaking American whiskey in the US market. Despite Tequila's dominance, Mezcal is also gaining attention, particularly in the US and Mexico. Handcrafted mezcal from Oaxaca, Mexico, is considering expansion into retail and grocery channels, reflecting the overall growth trajectory of the agave spirits category 🌱. Forecasts suggest continued growth in both volume and value for the combined Tequila and mezcal category, underlining the industry's upward trend 📈.#AgaveSpirits #Tequila #Mezcal #IndustryTrends https://lnkd.in/gG6KQAPs

The cocktails you serve at your distillery’s bar can be the gateway to a new world of consumer connection to your spirits. From seasonal offerings to homemade practicality, here are some tips on how tasting bars can win new friends and sell bottles. https://lnkd.in/gPkCnm67

Had a great time at Northern Restaurant & Bar show in Manchester with our clients Black Sheep Brewery, BREAL Group and Global Brands Limited. Also saw some old friends including Alex Griem from the brilliant Broken Clock Vodka. Three things really grabbed my attention: 🍺 The quality and choice surrounding low and no, from 0.5% beers to the brilliant Everleaf Drinks | B Corp. Long gone are the days of diet coke or orange juice being the only options for those not drinking alcohol, with on trade consumers willing to pay A LOT for a hand-crafted 0% cocktail (sometimes at a similar price point to an alcoholic equivalent) 🥫 Premium canned cocktails/RTD were EVERYWHERE and have never been more creative or premium. 🍸 The rise and rise of Tequila as a spirits category, including some real innovation in the form of Global's TAKE Tequila NPD, which launched to the on trade at the show. Especially the Jalapeno flavour! And so much knowledge and passion from the exhibitors. Surely, no other sector can compete with the drink industry's brand stories?

DOUBLE-GOLD, NZ Spirits Awards 2024 SILVER, NZ Small Batch Gin Awards 2024 SILVER, London Spirits Competition 2023 SILVER, NZ Spirits Awards 2023 BRONZE, The Junipers 2023 That's what happens if you continuously improve processes, listen to feedback and refine the recipe. Back when we scouted out potential premises for our distillery a designated cellar door space was somewhere on the 'nice to have' list. Our main concern was to have enough space for the production equipment and a good storage area (pallets and pallets of bottles and boxes and whatnot take up a LOT of space). We were so lucky we ended up with a decent cellar door and enough tasting space for groups up to 10. Ever since we got our off-license, cellar door sales have generated a crucial income stream - right up there with trade, often surpassing it, especially in off-season months. But what's more important: the direct feedback from consumers has been invaluable. Every time someone comments on what flavours they pick up on and what they particularly like, we take note. And those notes help us make better spirits. In just under 2 years we've collected 22 medals across our four core range gins and we're obviously incredibly stoked about the industry recognition. But what we care even more about is whether our consumers enjoy the gin. In the end it really comes down to the old business adage: never lose sight of your target audience.