Bar gimmicks slammed for ‘reckless’ promotion
Bar gimmicks slammed for ‘reckless’ promotion Source: The Spirits Business by Amy Hopkins 2nd September, 2015 Trendy bar gimmicks such as serving cocktails in milk bottles and plastic bags, vodka-infused lollies and giant Martini glasses have come under fire for the “reckless” promotion of alcohol. The New South Wales Office of Liquor, […]
United Kingdom: Drinkers ‘subsidising’ non-drinkers by £6.5 billion a year
United Kingdom: Drinkers ‘subsidising’ non-drinkers by £6.5 billion a year A drain on taxpayers? Drinkers pay their dues three times over, new study claims Source: The Telegraph By John Bingham, Social Affairs Editor 3 Sep 2015 Drinkers are “subsidising” non-drinkers to the tune of £6.5 billion a year, according to a provocative […]
On-demand Alcohol Delivery Startup Saucey Drinks To $4.5 Million In Seed Funding
On-demand Alcohol Delivery Startup Saucey Drinks To $4.5 Million In Seed Funding Source: TechCrunch Sarah Buhr September 1, 2015 Los Angeles-based on-demand alcohol startup Saucey has delivered good times in a bottle since 2013 but held off raising VC funding till now. The service just pulled in $4.5 million in seed money to […]
Wine Glasses Slim Way Down
Wine Glasses Slim Way Down Sommeliers say razor-thin rims bring the wine closer; 30% to 50% lighter Source: WSJ By Ellen Byron Sept. 1, 2015 Phew! Lifting a wine glass is getting easier. Wineglass makers are slimming down their already delicate stemware, promising that the feel of a lighter glass will […]
Alcohol addiction is ruining older lives, too
Alcohol addiction is ruining older lives, too Source: The Guardian Clare Allan 1 September 2015 Problem drinking among older people is on the increase, with an estimated 20%-25% of over-65s drinking at unsafe levels, according to research published last week by the institute of psychiatry, psychology and neuroscience at King’s College London. Moreover, […]
Drinkers lose 22 hours of summer to hangovers
Drinkers lose 22 hours of summer to hangovers Source: The Spirits Business by Annie Hayes 1st September, 2015 New research has revealed that regular drinkers lose an average of 22 hours of summer to hangovers, with one in four admitting the hangover would stop them from going outside. The results of the […]
Daily pot smoking on U.S. college campuses at 35-year high: study
Daily pot smoking on U.S. college campuses at 35-year high: study Source: Reuters By Laila Kearney September 1, 2015 The number of U.S. college students smoking marijuana every day or nearly every day is greater than it has been in 35 years, according to a study released on Tuesday. Nearly 6 percent […]
Sonoma County residents’ battle with wineries is about more than water
Sonoma County residents’ battle with wineries is about more than water Source: LA Times By Geoffrey Mohan contact the reporter August 31st These days, the redwood-shaded creek by Laura and Ray Waldbaum’s house is a bone-dry path of rocks and gravel, its occasional stagnant pools a somber reminder of the salmon that once […]
Millennials drive demand for craft beer, wine and spirits
Millennials drive demand for craft beer, wine and spirits Source: SmartBlog By Janet Forgrieve August 31st, 2015 Descriptions including “craft”, “small batch,” “custom,” “limited edition” and “artisan/artisanal” are more likely to influence the purchasing decisions of millennials than they are to sway older consumers, according to a recent Harris Poll. Chefs and restaurateurs […]
Alcohol sales get higher after weed legalization contrary to industry fears
Alcohol sales get higher after weed legalization contrary to industry fears Alcohol businesses are seeing ‘phenomenal growth’ alongside marijuana industry in Colorado, dispelling concerns that consumers prefer pot over booze Source: The Guardian Scott Keyes in Denver Monday 31 August 2015 Underlying the debate over marijuana legalization has been an equally fierce […]