Market Watch

Every issue features new product launches, restaurant and bar openings, innovative retail concepts and unique promotions for on- and off-premise establishments.

Market Watch

THROUGH THE GLASS

OPENINGS

NEW PRODUCTS

Catered Cocktails • Michael Rubel lends his skills to Chicago-based cocktail service Blue Blazer

Blue Chip Brands • Impact Databank’s longest-running brand success stories continue to shine

Imported Vodka FIGHTS BACK • Though the import sector has slipped amid an onslaught of domestic craft brands, its energy is high

Cognac’s Next Chapter • A major star of the U.S. market’s spirits revival of recent decades, Cognac is now poised for even greater things

Spain’s Bounty • Spanish table wines have a promising future in the U.S., despite headwinds from tariffs and Covid-19

Flavor Punch • From historic brands to contemporary labels, liqueurs play an important role in cocktail creation

SPIRITED INNOVATORS • DESPITE THE CHALLENGES OF COVID-19, GERBER GROUP REMAINS AT THE FOREFRONT OF HIGH-STYLE DRINKING AND DINING

BUILDING BIG IN SOUTH FLORIDA • FROM ITS BASE IN GREATER MIAMI, MEGA WINE & SPIRITS HAS BEEN EXPANDING ITS PRESENCE ACROSS THE MARKET

Pairing Wine And Sushi • Dean Fuerth of Sushi Nakazawa searches the world for the best pairings

Trying To Beat The Chill • Venues relying on outdoor seating to survive Covid-19 get creative in winter weather

Dressed For The Holidays • Rimmed glasses and cans make beer fun and festive

NEWS

ON THE MOVE

PARTING SHOT