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Volume 137 , No . 4 • Winter 2024
FEATURES
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GROWTH AND FAMILY AT CHILLY ’ S
An Indiana mainstay expands while eyeing the next generation By Kyle Swartz Photos By Miss Cara Photography
ON THE COVER !
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BRANDY AND COGNAC TRENDS FOR 2024
What ’ s driving category growth and interest By Melissa Dowling
MAKING SHELF SPACE FOR CANNABIS BEVERAGES
THC drinks finally take off By Krystina Skibo
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DEPARTMENTS / COLUMNS
4 Editor ’ s Note
5 On The Web
6 Data Driven
Whiskey on Top By Melissa Dowling
8 Retail Strategies
Making Up the Customer ’ s Mind By Tom Shay
9 Vinsights
Acidity : The Source of Wine ’ s Superpowers By Marnie Old
25 Wine Review : Best of 2024
28 On The Shelf
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