Volume 136 , No . 2 • March 2023
RUM PG . 14
Features
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Rum Evolves with the Times
The latest trends in this spirits category By Kyle Swartz
20
THC and CBD
What ’ s the current state of both ? By Jamie Stafford
Departments & Columns
4 On The Web
5 Editor ’ s Note
Spirit of
MEXICO
Tequila , beer and more from south of the border
6 Data Driven On-prem Vs . Off-prem By Melissa Dowling
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A SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO
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10 Retail Strategies Psychologically Selling By Tom Shay
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11 Vinsights Why Do We Decant Some Wines ? By Marnie Old
23 Spirits Reviews : Rum
25 Wine Reviews : Spring and Summer
27 On The Shelf
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