A Deeper Dive into WA Distiller Trends (And Broader Implications)

Earlier this week we revealed the number of craft distilleries in Washington state is on the decline - down from 66 in 2014 to 58 in the first half of 2016 [see WSD 09-07-2016]. That got your editors thinking and asking questions:WHAT ARE THE FACTORS BEHIND THE DECLINE? When asked his thoughts on the decline in Washington, 2bar Spirits owner Nathan Kaiser told WSD: "I think a lot of people are realizing they may have laid down too much whiskey