Spirits Gained Share, But…

January 25, 2011Spirits Gained Share, But...Dear Client:Those dang distilleries gained another 0.4 points of share of alcohol dollars last year, according to DISCUS chief Adm. Peter Cressy in a press briefing yesterday, putting beer below the 50% share mark. Peter noted that "beer has gone through an enormous period of consolidation," and that "it may be fair to say we've had a greater emphasis on premium and super premium over time than they have." Sadly for beer, the man speaks