FEATURES
DEPARTMENTS / COLUMNS
IN THIS ISSUE
Volume 4 , No . 4 • Winter 2023
FEATURES
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PROFILE : COLUMBIA DISTRIBUTING
How the diverse company fills in the white space By Krystina Skibo Photos by nwcreativexposure . com / Steve Parent
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BRANDY / COGNAC UPDATE
Changing consumer preferences in Brandy and Cognac By Krystina Skibo
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DEPARTMENTS / COLUMNS
4 Editor ’ s Note
5 On The Web
By Krystina Skibo
6 Trip Report
NBWA 2023 Shows Rapidly Changing Beer Industry By Kyle Swartz
16 Wine Review : Best of 2023
18 On The Shelf
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ALSO INSIDE !
ESG Supplement
Our annual Sustainability Supplement details the industry ’ s eco-friendly initiatives
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