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SUMMER 2023
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CONTENTS
VOL . 53 // ISSUE 2
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FEATURES
41 . A Look at Gin in 2023
What ’ s driving the category
// By Jamie Stafford
FEATURES
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44 . Rum Evolves with the Times
Exploring the latest trends
// By Kyle Swartz
DEPARTMENTS 4 | Editor ’ s Note
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Trip Report |
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NABCA Legal |
By Jamie Stafford
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49 | Wine Reviews Spring and Summer Wines
52 | On The Shelf
7 . The NABCA Advisory Committee
Essays from committee members reflecting on the past year // By The Committee
THE BEVERAGE ALCOHOL MERCHANDISING MAGAZINE FOR CONTROL STATES on the cover
13 . A Lifetime of Service
Fred Wooton becomes NABCA Chairman // By Melissa Sherwin
22 . The 2023 Growth Brands Awards
Honoring the top wine and spirits products
// By The Staff
2023
A Lifetime of Service
Incoming NABCA Chairman Fred Wooton
DRINK RESPONSIBILITY
GROWTH BRANDS AWARDS
GIN UPDATE
SPRING / SUMMER
WINES
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