SipSource analysts Dale Stratton and Danny Brager are two of the most influential and respected experts in the US wine and spirits industry. In an expansive discussion, Danny and Dale help us dissect the drivers behind falling wine and spirits sales and whether things will get worse before they get better. Note: The content and opinions presented w…

Not only does she hold the title of "World's Best Bartender" she's also has created a loyal following on TikTok and Instagram helping cocktail enthusiasts around the world make great tasting drinks. We sit down with Kaitlyn of @likeablecocktails (who also happens to be very likeable herself).

In a recent and much anticipated report, Senior Analyst Francois Sonneville modeled the spot market and actual prices paid among public beer companies in North America, Europe, and China. We discuss his findings and his ideas on how brewers can better control production costs and where future cost pressure may come from. Be sure to download Francoi…

At this year’s Access LIVE conference in Las Vegas, we sat down with Breakthru Beverage Group’s Head of Digital and E-commerce Mike Boswell for an impromptu conversation on alcohol marketplaces. We explore the relevance and value of marketplaces at different levels of the value chain, discussing Drizly on the consumer-facing side and Provi for a bu…

One of the OG cocktail creators, Miguel Buencamino of @holycityhandcraft shares what his journey has looked like and gives creators tips on how best to help their page grow.

Is neo-prohibitionism a threat to the alcohol business? Will GLP-1 agonists decrease alcohol sales? Are soft drinks companies losing interest in their effort to develop alcohol brands? To debate these and other controversial topics, the RaboResearch Beverage team plays one of our favorite games: Buy, Sell, Hold! Note: The content and opinions prese…

Katie Kelly of @bitsbitesblog shares how she’s grown her cocktail page and how Sunday family dinner has inspired new recipes and a passion for food and beverage. We hear her tips for creating mouth-watering cocktail content and talk about her take on beverage trends - enter the martini.

Whether its a whiskey advent calendar or a special bottle you can't find nearby, Flaviar has been offering spirits drinkers a way to taste new brands from the comfort of their home. We talk with Alex Conison, VP of Marketing at Flaviar, on whiskey trends and how the brand leverages affiliate marketing to get the word out about its offerings.…

As the largest wine and spirits distributor in North America, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has a unique perspective on the US alcohol market. Senior leaders David Chaplin (Chief Growth Officer), John Wittig (Chief Commercial Officer), and Alan Wizeman (Chief Digital Officer) share their views on the health of the US alcohol market, consumer tre…

Economic power duo Jane Foley and Christian Lawrence return to discuss the outlook for a recession, interest rates, inflation, and consumer spending and how these economic trends could impact food and beverage companies as we enter the new year. Rabobank clients can sign up for our research via this link: research.rabobank.com. Note: The content an…

For the first time in more than a year, the Liquid Assets team gets to do a recording in the same room. They take turns picking news stories that speak to wider trends impacting the beverages industry. Rabobank clients can sign up for our research via this link: Research.Rabobank.com Note: The content and opinions presented within this podcast are …

Bourbon has been booming for years, but that growth was preceded by a half century of hardship, hard work, and good luck that laid the groundwork for the soaring category we see today. Heaven Hill’s Max Shapira and Kate Latts lived through the good times and the bad. We tap that experience to understand the winding path that has led American whiske…

There’s riches and niches. Sammy found his when he started sharing bartending tips online at @ServedBySammy. Hear about his journey as a cocktail creator on our latest episode.

David Broughton, a journalist and director of research for Sports Business Journal, discusses the history of sports advertising, how it is evolving, and what recent changes to the industry mean for building brands on the back of humanity’s most beloved pastimes. Rabobank clients can sign up for our research via this link: Research.Rabobank.com Note…

What started with a trip to a tiki bar has turned into a passion for rum unmatched by few. We sit down with rum influencer Bryan Inman (@therumchampion) who has turned his rum obsession into a thriving online community in under a year. From his recent rum curious club events to his online rum lover community Bryan is just getting his journey starte…

With one of our favorite guests, consumer foods specialist Maria Castroviejo, and one of our favorite formats (a draft!), we debate the strategies that will drive beverage M&A deals over the next 12 to 18 months. Rabobank clients can read our report The New Deal Environment by logging in to our website. Note: The content and opinions presented with…

In honor of Bourbon Heritage Month we sit down with Master Blender Jackie Zykan who went from blending whiskey to blending fragrances with the launch of ODUOAK. She shares her journey from Old Forester to Hidden Barn and beyond.

Margie Lehrman, CEO of the American Craft Spirits Association, and Bart Watson, Chief Economist for the Brewers Association, team up to discuss the winds of change blowing through the craft industry. Not long ago, the seas of craft beer and spirits were all smooth sailing as operators expanded into new, undiscovered territory. As costs rise, consum…

NYC-Based Aly Walansky has a pretty cool job - food, travel and spirits freelance writer for national publications. She shares what it's like being a journalist today, tips for PR pros (don't video call at midnight) and what city she thinks is underrated - we're looking at you Kansas City.

From high-end cocktail bars in Berlin to covering whiskey from Kentucky, Uproxx Editor Zach Johnston (@ztpwhiskey) has seen the whiskey landscape change over the years. We talk with Zach about his take on what makes a good brand story, limited releases and the world of bourbon influencers.

Steve and Jim invite Liquid Assets listeners to join them in congratulating Bourcard for becoming a father… on Father’s Day. Congrats Buki!!!

There are two major ways that beverage companies are changing their ingredients to fight inflation. Some brands are looking to cut costs by replacing their more expensive ingredients with cheaper ones. Others brands are developing new products or modifying existing products to increase revenues by adding more functional ingredients or making health…

From Netflix’s “DrinkMasters” to shaking it up behind the bar, we sit down with D.C. based Kapri Robinson (@kapri.possible) on our podcast “Eat. Drink. Social.” We hear how the show impacted her social media and how she used her popularity to help promote her non-profit @chocolate.citys.best to support more diversity in the industry. Kapri also sha…

As the big get bigger, many new brands and foreign brands are wondering how to get attention in the massive and complicated US distribution landscape? Sara Harmelin, Vice President – Digital & Innovation at Allied Beverage Group, and Michael Bilello, Executive Vice President – Strategic Communications & Marketing at WSWA, are both part of Access Cr…