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
Analysis
Analysis
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.
News
Raising a glass to the world’s favourite sparkling wine on National Prosecco Day
Recent developments in Italy drive renewed interest in Prosecco's future
Interview
Spirit of Innovation Boosts Diageo
IWSR interviews Diageo’s Global Head of Innovation, Michael Ward
Analysis
Radius Trend: Watermelon
Associated with light, summer refreshment, watermelon is a trending flavour for summer launches.
News
Rum reinvents itself as a premium and fashionable spirit in the UK and France
The UK and France have exposed the potential of rum to finally be the ‘next big thing’
Preview
Consumer Lifestyle Choices Continue to Drive Innovation in Global Beverage Alcohol
IWSR press release preview
Analysis
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
Preview
Gin and Japanese whisky post double digit percent growth in global travel retail
IWSR press release preview
Analysis
Global Still Wine Trends to Watch
A look at leading varietals, colours and regions as well as the growing organic wine segment.
Analysis
How tequila is challenging its party drink reputation
Industry leaders are setting their sights on tequila as the new spirit to undergo ‘premiumisation’
Analysis
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
Analysis
Radius Micro Trend: Agave Spirits
Growing interest in mezcal is driving the popularity of other traditional Mexican spirits
Analysis
The craft of buying and managing artisan brands
The intricacies of acquiring craft brands are a serious concern for market leaders
Category
Market
- Beer
- Brandy
- Cider
- Gin
- Irish Whiskey
- Low-/No-Alcohol
- Mixed Drinks
- RTDs
- Rum
- Scotch
- Spirits
- Tequila
- US Whiskey
- Vodka
- Whisky
- Wine
