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A SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO
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CONTENTS
VOL . 52 // ISSUE 3

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DEPARTMENTS

FEATURES

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BEST PRACTICES
4 | Editor ’ s Note
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Data Driven
Where Tequila Sales Differ
By Melissa Dowlin
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Trip Report
NABCA Conference 2022
By Kyle Swartz
39 | Wine Reviews : American Wines
42 | On the Shelf

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11 . The 2022 Best Practices Awards
Celebrating the best in control states // By The Staff
24 . 11 American Whiskey Trends in 2022
What ’ s driving this red-hot category ?
// By Kyle Swartz
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Also Inside
30 . Vodka Trends in 2022
Where this clear spirit shows growth
// By Andrew Kaplan
36 . Fanatical About Fizz The latest in sparkling wine // By Kelly Magyarics
BEVERAGE INDUSTRY
Inclusion
HIGHLIGHTING DIVERSITY ACROSS ALL TIERS
BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES
WOMEN IN BEVERAGE
DEI PROGRAMS
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