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The 10 Common Congeners For Spirit Sensory

Those that are familiar with the process of crafting distilled spirits may also be familiar with the 10 common congeners that are created during fermentation, and honed during the distillation run. Each congener has its own distinct personality, rendering unique tastes and aromas to the finished spirit.

What Are the Rules for Direct-to-Consumer Spirits Shipping?

When it comes to interstate direct-to-consumer (DtC) liquor shipping laws by state, distilleries and other spirits producers must adhere to shipping laws of the destination state.

Three-Tier Distribution Tips for Distillers

Following is an overview of the main regulatory and tax rules that distillers distributing in different states need to be sure to comply with.

Why Distillery Tours Matter

So the story goes something like this: At around 5:30 in the evening on December 10, 1914, a huge explosion erupted in West Orange, New Jersey. A breathless messenger had…

Looking Beyond the Current Gin Boom

Whether it's due to being stuck at home during COVID-19, or people pivoting on their own to explore the spirits world, one thing is for sure — the spirits industry…

2022 Beverage Trends

Experts at the Louisville, KY-based beverage development company, Flavorman, have announced the drink trends to watch for in 2022. Driven by the long-term effects of an ongoing pandemic, this year's forecast is shaping up to focus on celebrating life's simple pleasures while striving for balance.

8 Food & Drink Pairings For Rum

Written by Jephonie Villegas, Content Manager at Advanced Mixology Rum is a type of alcohol distilled from sugar cane. It has been consumed for centuries because it's an alcoholic drink…

New Standardized Global Bottle Size: 700ml Now Permitted In The US

Submitted by ByQuest. Story originally published at byquest.com. In case you missed it, the TTB recently announced several changes for the permitted bottle sizes allowed in the US. Most notably…

Distilling for Good: Leaning into CSR

Written by Aspen Grender, Certified Bourbon Steward & Communications Strategist at The University of Kansas Those working in the distilled spirits sector have long recognized the importance of corporate social…