Whiskey & Premixed Cocktails Win Memorial Day

Dear Client:The Fourth of July is just around the corner, but first let's check to see how wine and spirits fared during the Memorial Day holiday. WHISKEY, PREMIXED COCKTAILS LEAD THE WAY. Spirits sales were up nearly 6% and volumes were up just over 5% for the two-week period through June 2, in all IRI-measured channels. Whiskey and premixed cocktails appeared to be the spirits categories of choice for the two weeks surrounding Memorial Day. Whiskey sales were up 10%