The boom in U.S. microdistilleries comes in part from many Americans reinventing their careers in a dire economy. That entrepreneurial spirit is thriving in some of Colorado’s newly minted microdistilleries. And industry giants…
The country’s troubled history with alcohol — particularly Prohibition — had a huge impact on what consumers expect from their alcoholic beverages. The bland, blended spirits that became popular after Prohibition ended are fi…
Following on the success of a 1976 farm-winery law that paved the way for a strong winery industry, the state legislature created a distilling permit in 2002 and expanded it in 2007. New York now has 18 microdistilleries that a…
Hospitality analysts say this season’s year-end celebrations are more numerous and a bit more lavish than the past several years. Champagne is replacing sparkling wine, and better food is getting served. Signs, they say, of an …
Forget candy bars or soda. In Pennsylvania, new vending machines may start dispensing wine as early as this month. It’s a controversial move in a state that has long restricted the sale of bottles of wine and spirits to state-o…