Russians ditch legal booze as moonshine sales spike

Russians ditch legal booze as moonshine sales spike   Source: CNN by Ivana Kottasova   January 24, 2017   Russians are drinking less — at least officially.   The country’s consumer protection agency said Tuesday that Russian adults drank an average of 10 liters of pure alcohol in 2016, 33% less than they consumed in 2009. […]

HOW THE GOVERNMENT IS SAVING CRAFT ALCOHOL

HOW THE GOVERNMENT IS SAVING CRAFT ALCOHOL   Source: VinePair Laura Burgess January 26th   Whether your drink of choice is vodka, Pinot Noir, or cider, you’ve probably noticed a change at bars and retailers lately: The selection is exploding. From craft beers to artisanal scotches and wines of every imaginable provenance, the American alcohol […]