Global Spirits 2019 Trends to Watch: Part 1
The appetite for premiumisation remains strong, but the bubble may be bursting on UK gin; a word of caution for tequila
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Radius Trend: Mexican-Style Beer
Brewers in the US are increasingly taking inspiration from their neighbours south of the border, creating Mexican-style lagers as well as drawing on the country’s traditional flavours and ingredients to make new beers.
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Radius Trend: Watermelon
Associated with light, summer refreshment, watermelon is a trending flavour for summer launches.
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The volatility of the Indian whisky market
IWSR data showed double-digit growth for Indian whisky last year, and this market continues to expand despite considerable roadblocks
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Global Still Wine Trends to Watch
A look at leading varietals, colours and regions as well as the growing organic wine segment.
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How tequila is challenging its party drink reputation
Industry leaders are setting their sights on tequila as the new spirit to undergo ‘premiumisation’
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Smaller Emerging Markets Will Fuel Global Growth of Beer
IWSR forecasts the category to reach 1.9bn hectolitres by 2023, strengthened by craft and low/no alcohol beer
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Radius Micro Trend: Agave Spirits
Growing interest in mezcal is driving the popularity of other traditional Mexican spirits
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The craft of buying and managing artisan brands
The intricacies of acquiring craft brands are a serious concern for market leaders
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US distilleries entering American single malt whiskey category at increasing rate
Consumer interest in American single malts has been on a steady increase as education and acceptance in the category grows at home and internationally
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Radius Trend: Hard kombucha
The prevailing trend toward holistic health has shot nutritionally rich probiotic drinks into the mainstream, and is now driving demand for alcoholic versions
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The mixed fortunes of vodka
Despite the global vodka market declining, the US market looks promising
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Provenance and profits: The future of the gin industry
IWSR’s forecasts confirm that the much-hyped gin renaissance is not simply journalistic hyperbole
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Is Africa the next big beverage alcohol market?
Despite slowing down in 2018, beverage alcohol consumption in Africa is growing significantly
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Premiumisation boost predicted for global wine
Although wine volumes are decreasing, value is predicted to continue to grow
Category
Market
- Beer
- Brandy
- Cider
- Gin
- Irish Whiskey
- Low-/No-Alcohol
- Mixed Drinks
- RTDs
- Rum
- Scotch
- Spirits
- Tequila
- US Whiskey
- Vodka
- Whisky
- Wine
