Volume 131 , No . 4 • July / August 2019

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How brands embrace artisanal By Thomas Henry Strenk

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A look at brown spirits worldwide By Kyle Swartz

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What ’ s currently defi ning retail alcohol By Kyle Swartz

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4 On The Web 6 Editor ’ s Note

7 Craft Corner 5 Interesting Products From The 2019 NYC USA Trade Tasting

8 Emerging Spirits American Vodka

10 Wine Business Retailing Wine Online By Jonathan H . Newman

12 Vinsights Why Wine Glasses Are Only Half Full By Marnie Old

18 Retail Strategies Why Succession Planning Is Important By Tom Shay

30 Wine Review : U . S . Wines 33 On The Shelf

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