The Retailer Perspective on Craft Spirits

Dear Client:  At the recent American Craft Spirits Association annual conference, several retailers took the stage to share their perspective on the state of craft spirits as well as their approach to the category.  The panelists included: Josh Gelfand, spirits buyer, K&L Wine Merchants; Taylor Cathala, category management purchasing spirits, Whole Foods; and Rohit Nayyar, founder, RoCo Wine & Spirits.  STATE OF CRAFT AT RETAIL: "A CONCENTRATION." When asked what trends they're seeing in the craft space at retail, Josh