CONSUMPTION SERIOUSLY

CONTENTS

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On the Cover :

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Summer 2023 • Vol . 35 No . 2

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COVER STORY

12 Wine & Spirits Growth Brands

Presenting the 2023 fastest-growers in the U . S . By Melissa Dowling and Kyle Swartz

9 RNDC and the Age of eCommerce

How Republic National Distributing Co .’ s ecommerce platform has surpassed several growth milestones By Jamie Stafford

33 A Look at Gin in 2023

Why more consumers and distillers are embracing the botanical spirit By Jamie Stafford

36 Rum Evolves With the Times

Premiumization , barrel finishes and canned cocktails are boosting the category By Kyle Swartz

Drink Responsibly

A SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO

Also Inside !

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4 First Sip

Low- / no-alcohol : making more of less

5 Drink Culture

Irish coffee experiences , Hyatt ’ s mini cocktails , the new world ’ s longest bar , What I ’ m Drinking Now , and more

41 Cheers Wine Panel Review

Our panel rates a selection of spring and summer wines

44 Drinks : Having Fun

With Rum

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