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More Ways to Measure Alcohol in Spirits

There are multiple ways to accomplish the critical task of measuring alcohol content in the distillery. Here are four newer methods that are gaining popularity.

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Casks and Craft: Exploring Barrel Size for Whiskey Maturation

While smaller vessels can speed up certain types of aging reactions, the results are uneven among different aspects of maturation. Let’s look closer at what’s happening inside those barrels.

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Found Flavor: How and Why to Forage for Your Spirits

Spirits that feature foraged ingredients offer unique flavors while appealing to locally minded drinkers.

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Boosting the Retail Sales of Spirits with Kits and Gifts

Cocktail kits, premixes, premium RTDs, and gift boxes can help provide an extra revenue stream for independent distilleries.

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How to Proof with Precision

Properly gauging ethanol in a distilled spirit is essential to ensuring proper reporting and avoiding heavy fines from the TTB.

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Demystifying Distillation Cuts

The way a distiller makes cuts will help to define the flavor and aroma of their spirit—but it doesn’t have to be complicated.

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Reaching New Audiences with Collabs Beyond Booze

Successful collaborations need not be limited to alcoholic beverages. Coffee, chocolate, and hot sauce are among the many products with flavors that may be compatible with your spirits—and with customers who appreciate them.

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Timeless Cocktail Builds, with a Twist

With an eye toward modern craft spirits, top bartenders share their favorite riffs on two classic drinks: the swizzle and the negroni.

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Working with Fruit in RTD Cocktails

Fruit can be a valuable addition to packaged, ready-to-drink cocktails, but it takes research and care to produce a safe, shelf-stable product.

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Gunpowder and Mole Fractions: Measuring the Alcohol of Spirits Is Not as Simple as You Think

While ABV and proof are the most common methods for measuring spirit strength, they aren’t the only ones. Here’s a look at two alternative methods that you should know.