Ask The Expert Series: The Science of Flavor Balancing: Unlocking New Possibilities for Distilleries and Beverage Alcohol Date: October 31, 2024, 12-1pm EST About Ever wondered how different flavors are achieved in products and what are the hottest flavor trends in alcoholic beverages? And can you do anything about flavors that are just…off? In this […]

Ask The Expert Series: The Rise of Agave Spirits…Connecting Cultures, Connecting People Date: October 7, 2024, 12-1pm EST About Agave-derived spirits are a fast-growing favorite among U.S. consumers. Produced in Mexico, these products highlight some of the best of Mexico’s heritage and craftsmanship…and help connect consumers to Hispanic culture. Learn about agave spirits beyond tequila […]

Ask The Expert Series: Assisting Small Business with Export Development: the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Date: September 18, 2024, 12-1pm EST About Did you know that the Small Business Administration STEP program helps small businesses get grants and find customers in the international marketplace? Join Shadetra Robinson, National Director of the STEP Office of […]

Ask The Expert Series: Unveiling Trends in the US Liquor Market Date: September 11, 2024, 12-1pm EST About Delve into the newly expanded US Liquor Open State Channel with NielsenIQ (NIQ) as they showcase the latest trends and consumer preferences. Join NIQ BevAl experts Jon Berg and Kaleigh Theriault as they share insights and future […]

Ask The Expert Series: DTC E-Commerce Strategies to Scale Sales Date: August 20, 2024, 1-2pm EST About Ready to elevate your beverage alcohol brand to the next level? Join us as we dive into strategies to stand out in today's crowded market and cultivating brand loyalty online. Speakeasy Co. co-founders, Josh Jacobs and Michael Bowen, will […]

Ask The Expert Series: Consumer Trends in BevAlc – On and Off Prem Date: August 15, 2024, 12-1pm EST About Join Thomas Paulson, Director of Research and Business Development, Placer.ai., for a deep dive on consumer trends around on and off premise sales. Paulson will compare trends from summer and fall 2023 to what we saw […]

Ask The Expert Series: Operating Efficiently and Cost-Effectively: ENERGY STAR Certified Distilleries Date: July 17, 2024, 12-1pm EST About In November 2023, EPA recognized 8 distilleries for being the first to earn ENERGY STAR certification for superior energy performance! See the EPA press release here. Why care about energy in your distillery? How do you benchmark your energy performance? […]

Ask the Expert Series: Elevate Your Brand: Inside The Tasting Alliance Wine & Spirits Date: July 1, 2024, 12-1pm EST About Join The Tasting Alliance, the pioneer of beverage competitions for over 40 years, for an exclusive webinar tailored for DISCUS members. As the largest and longest-standing blind evaluation competition worldwide, the Tasting Alliance prides […]

Ask The Expert Series: Tips for Accessing Capital and Expertise Date: June 20, 2024, 12-1pm EST About Innovative entrepreneurs drive the distilled spirits industry forward. Yet, entering the industry is difficult and requires more than desire and a great product. Capital and expertise are two critical components on the path towards success. Who provides capital? […]

Ask The Expert Series: Authenticating Estate-Produced Whiskey: Pushing the Boundaries of Whiskey Craftsmanship Date: June 13, 2024, 12-1pm EST About What is estate-produced whiskey…why is it important to the distilled spirits industry and sustainability…how can it support economic vitality…who does it? The Estate Whiskey Alliance™ (EWA) organization, established by the University of Kentucky in 2023, […]