The Beverage Alcohol Merchandising Magazine for Control States
Volume 45, No. 1 January/February 2015
10
LEARNING AND
ADAPTING
Virginia ABC is embracing change
and modernizing its operations.
By Matt Remsberg
20
CANADA
ON THE CUSP
The whiskies from the north are
poised for up-scaling.
By Jack Robertiello
23
MODERNIZING
WAREHOUSE
DISTRIBUTION
Control states are enhancing
operations using
technological innovations.
By Melissa Niksic
26
BLENDS HOLD
THEIR OWN
By Alia Akkam
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DEPARTMENTS
Editor's Note ...................... 4
Retail Service ...................... 5
Dateline ............................. 6
Data Driven ........................ 7
Brand Spotlight Q&A ............ 8
Brand Spotlight .................... 9
Products & Packaging ........ 40
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CASK
CONDITIONED
After years of tumultuous growth,
the Irish whiskey category is
maturing and settling in.
By Thomas Henry Strenk
33
CROSSING
THE
PACIFIC
Japanese whiskies and sakes gain
visibility thanks to increased
selection and education.
By Jeremy Nedelka
37
RETAILER
WINE
SELECTIONS
Based upon wine reviews from
StateWays' sister publication
Beverage Dynamics, here is a list
of some of the top Malbecs cited by the
National Retailer Wine Panel.
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Cover photography by Doug Buerlein
