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COVER STORY
22 American whiskey grows up
A diverse customer base is eager to try all kinds of styles By Melissa Dowling
8 The 2023 Growth Brands Hall of Famers
Our newest entrants , plus the wine and spirits suppliers of the year
14 Top tier beers
Presenting the 2023 Beer Growth Brands , plus our beer supplier of the year and new beers Hall of Famers By Melissa Dowling
20 The beer industry transitions
Brewers share their thoughts on the post-Covid business climate By Kyle Swartz
27 Vodka meets the modern consumer
Brands weigh in on some of the key trends driving sales today By Kyle Swartz
30 Pop culture : sparkling wine trends
With a plethora of new products and styles , it ’ s a thrilling time for sparkling wine By Kelly Magyarics
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4 First Sip
Takeaways from the Starbucks PSL
5 Drink Culture
Why you still need cocktail menus , a Malort-themed mocktail , What I ’ m Drinking Now , and more
33 Cheers Wine Panel Review
Our panel rates a selection of American wines
35 Drinks : Whiskey season sips
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