The Beverage Alcohol Merchandising Magazine for Control States Volume 44, No. 2 March/April 2014
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GROWTH
BRANDS
StateWays identifi es the fastest-
selling wines and spirits in the U.S.
By Richard Brandes
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THE
SOPHISTICATED
SPIRIT
Once a celebrated spirit, always
a celebrated spirit. Scotch whisky
reemerges with high-end expressions
that appeal to the next generation
of enthusiasts.
By Kate Strandness
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SOCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY
IN THE CONTROL
STATES
Throughout the control states,
creating innovative beverage alcohol
responsibility campaigns is a key
part of serving the public.
By Melissa Niksic
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PLAYING
DEFENSE
Deterring and detecting retail crime
is a serious game of cat and mouse.
By Cheryl Ursin
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DEPARTMENTS
Editor's Note .................. 4
Dateline ......................... 6
Brand Spotlight ................ 8
Advertisers' Index ......... 49
Products & Packaging .... 50
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TOP
CHARDONNAYS
Based upon wine reviews from
StateWays' sister publication
Beverage Dynamics, here is a list of
some of the top Chardonnays cited by
the National Retailer Wine Panel.
By Richard Brandes
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