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By Maia Merrill Gosselin After a long winter, March finally brings the promise of warmer weather — along with March Madness and St. Patrick’s Day. It’s also the time of year when consumers’ attention turns to Irish whiskey. The category remains a seasonal anchor, spanning classic, mainstay pours to modern... Read More

By Ryan Robinson, Advanced Sommelier-CMS, WSET Diploma and WSET Educator Spring is the season of reset. We swap heavy coats for lighter layers, open the windows, and suddenly everything feels possible again. Contrary to the predictions of Punxsutawney Phil, I want to believe that spring is right around the corner.... Read More

By Pink Lady Most cocktail historians refer to the 1970s as the Dark Ages of Mixology. This was when juicy, creamy, colorful drinks reigned supreme, like the Harvey Wallbanger (vodka, orange juice, and Galliano), Tequila Sunrise (there is a 1930s era version, but the 1970s mixture of tequila, orange juice,... Read More

By Maia Merrill Gosselin When Bully Boy Distillers opened its doors back in 2010, it was the first craft distillery in Boston since Prohibition ended. Owned and operated by brothers Dave and Will Willis, it’s still going strong after fifteen years. Many others have come and gone in the past... Read More

By Pink Lady With dry January officially over and the first Hallmark holiday of 2026, Valentine’s Day, on the horizon, now is the perfect time to dust off your cocktail shaker. There is no shortage of pink-hued and/or cheekily named drink recipes available at your fingertips via a quick google... Read More

By Maia Merrill Gosselin Love ‘em or leave ‘em, trends matter. They grab hold of us (usually through social media) and influence purchasing both in the on- and off-premise. Just consider the Cosmopolitan, Fireball, and Espresso Martini, to name a few cultural trends that had seismic impacts on sales. But... Read More

NO/LOW ALCOHOL TREND BECOMES A LIFESTYLE By Maia Merrill Gosselin The holiday crunch is over and the new year is dawning. Traditionally, January is the down month for alcohol sales as people make resolutions (however briefly) and attempt to live healthier in addition to saving money. But the past few... Read More

Ways to Invigorate Your Wine Program for the Coming Year By Frank Paredes The wine world seems to be inundated with bad news these days. There is decline in consumption driven by consumers drinking less, lifestyle changes, price increases, and President Trump’s imposition of tariffs driving up the cost of... Read More

AMERICAN SINGLE MALT TURNS ONE WAS ITS FIRST YEAR A BOON OR A BUST? By Maia Merrill Gosselin For novices and connoisseurs alike, the phrase “single malt” has long held cachet when it comes to whisk(e)y whether Scottish, Irish, or Japanese. But until recently, there was no such category for... Read More