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Volume 54 , No . 4 • Winter 2024
FEATURES
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THE NHLC CELEBRATES 90 YEARS
Nine decades of success and growth in New Hampshire By Kyle Swartz Photos By Studio One
ON THE COVER !
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BRANDY AND COGNAC TRENDS FOR 2024
What ’ s driving category growth and interest By Melissa Dowling
MAKING SHELF SPACE FOR CANNABIS BEVERAGES
THC drinks finally take off By Krystina Skibo
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4 Editor ’ s Note
5 NABCA Admin
Reporting from Montana By Kyle Swartz
8 Data Driven
Whiskey on Top By Melissa Dowling
23 Wine Review : Best of 2024
26 On The Shelf
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