Spirit Sales in Washington Drop 9.4% in June

Dear Client: During the first month of private alcohol sales in Washington spirits sales decreased 9.4% to $2.86 million, according to the Washington Department of Revenue. "Most of the decline appears to be attributable to bars and restaurants stocking up on inventory in May 2012," the department of revenue said. Liter sales were up 26.6% in May, driven primarily by bars and restaurants that bought 46.7% more liters than in 2011, reports The Seattle Times. In June, however, bars and