DSC: 2019 Spirits Trends to Watch

Dear Client:US spirits supplier sales were up just over 5% for the year to $27.5 billion in 2018, a $1.3 billion increase over 2017. What factors are driving growth? Distilled Spirits Council svp economics & strategic analysis David Ozgo outlined the top factors contributing to spirits growth in 2018 during The Council's recent annual economic briefing. To wit: Social currency of brand authenticity and heritageModern consumers seeking unique and personalized experiencesMillennials drawn to the cache of luxury brands including super