With its roots in culture and craftsmanship, mezcal is one of the most complex and varied spirits in the world. In the beginning was the agave. With most Mexican spirits—mezcal, tequila, and their less-well-known cousins comiteco, bacanora, and raicilla, at least—it all comes down to one spiky-leaved, tough-as-nails succulent plant that’s been harvested and turned […]
With the explosive rise in low to non-alcohol drinks and liqueurs on the market this year, alcoholic beverages are having to find a way to stay relevant. Though many people are choosing to cut back or cut out alcohol altogether, bars won’t be shutting up shop just yet. The global alcoholic beverages market is estimated […]
In Europe, 86%of today’s consumers want to see ingredients and nutrition information provided for alcoholic beverages: an increase from two years ago. While on pack labels remain the most immediate way to reach consumers, drinkers are also showing increased willingness to access information from digital devices. GfK Belgium, a market research company, carried out a […]
