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VOL . 4 // ISSUE 2
DESIGNED FOR BEVERAGE ALCOHOL DISTRIBUTORS
2023
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DEPARTMENTS
4 . Editor ’ s Note
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5 . Retailer Strategies Not the Right Things to Say By Tom Shay
FEATURES
9 . The 2023 Growth Brands Awards
Honoring the best alcohol products By The Staff
30 . Rum Evolves with the Times
Exploring the latest trends By Kyle Swartz
34 . A Look at Gin in 2023
What ’ s driving the category By Jamie Stafford
6 . Vinsights Wine ’ s Magic Pixie Dust By Marnie Old
7 . Trip Report WSWA 2023 By Jamie Stafford
37 . Wine Review Spring and Summer Wines
39 . On the Shelf
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