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Volume 5 , No . 2 • Summer 2024
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THE 2024 GROWTH BRANDS AWARDS
Honoring the best alcohol products By The Staff
INNOVATION STIRRING UP THE VODKA CATEGORY
What ’ s driving category growth By Krystina Skibo
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WHAT ’ S NEXT FOR RUM ?
Premiumization in the rum category By Kyle Swartz
SPARKLING WINE TRENDS FOR 2024
Exploring the latest trends By Melissa Dowling
DEPARTMENTS / COLUMNS
4 Editor ’ s Note
5 Trip Report
WSWA Access Live 2024 By Krystina Skibo
31 Wine Review : Under $ 30
33 On The Shelf
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