Welcome to In Good Spirits, the new Next Century Spirits blog! We are excited to bring you news and keep our readers updated on the goings on here at NCS. On this platform, we’ll explore a wide range of topics, from the scientific and technical to tasting notes and industry trends. We’ll share insights from our own in-house experts as well as voices from within the industry. We look forward to what’s in store and sharing it with you. Cheers!
As a nation with countless great bars and craft distilleries, breweries, and wineries, it would be easy to forget that drinking and making alcohol were once illegal.
READLet’s raise a glass to the pint pourers, say cheers to the drinks servers, and give a round of applause to the mixologists. This year, make an event of this special day by turning National Bartender Day into Loyal Customers Day. Invite patrons to come and show their appreciation for their bartenders.
READIn the post-distillation process, the NCS filtering and finishing technology focuses on improving the quality and maintaining the consistency while creating custom profiles.
READThe issue of sustainability has been around for a long time but in recent years the industry has undergone something of an energy revolution.
READSecondary cask finishing is becoming a popular way to accentuate flavors of a base spirt.
READFrom starting out as an entrepreneur in the biomaterials space to learning how to speak the language of craft distillers
READThe traditional method for alcohol to reach consumers is through a three-tier distribution model.
READThe demand for flavored whiskey is growing.
READAlcohol to-go used to be something that conjured up images of Bourbon Street in New Orleans.
READThere are few better ways to end the week than filling a glass with your favorite whiskey.
READThe ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail market has been growing steadily for the past five years, in parallel with similar trends in wine and the emergence of the hard seltzer category.
READLately, it seems like every celebrity has an alcohol brand.
READWe know what tastes good at a chic wine bar or a craft cocktail spot.
READFor many alcohol consumers, the word “craft” has become virtually synonymous with beer.
READThe beverage business is booming, but supply chain issues caused by the pandemic are giving suppliers and retailers headaches.
READAs a small business owner, you’re always looking for ways to stand out from the competition and distinguish your brand.
READOne drink can change everything. Consider the Pumpkin Spice Latte, with fans waiting impatiently for its arrival every year.
READWhen was the last time you changed your restaurant’s bar menu or reevaluated your inventory?
READThe craft spirits industry is having a moment right now, but it might not be for the reason you think.
READIt takes a whole team to produce a truly great craft spirit, and the Next Century Spirits team is fortunate to have people like Tyler Nash working to make it happen.
READLooking to grow your bulk spirits and private label spirits business?
READIt’s time for gin to have its moment in the sun (or in the glass).
READUnderstandably, several legal restrictions come with distributing alcohol.
READLeslie Johnson has the recipe for craft spirits success.
READIf you love someone, give them chocolate, right? If you really love someone, give them chocolate and alcohol.
READDry January is a month-long challenge during which people abstain from drinking alcohol.
READHaving your own private label spirit can be a powerful tool for small business owners.
READCreating high-quality distilled spirits means paying attention to detail and getting every part of the process just right.
READGrowing trends toward sustainability have seen the spirits industry ramping up its efforts with distilling solutions and sustainable technology in the way they produce spirits.
READIt’s essential to be one step ahead of the curve as a business owner.
READFor many bars and restaurants, the hours after lunch and before dinner are notoriously slow.
READUnless a whiskey or spirit is labeled as bottled from a single cask or a single barrel, it’s most of the times a blend.
READAlmost everyone has a sensitive stomach, at least from time to time. Whether you have frequent stomach issues or are just feeling a little queasy at the moment, you don’t want to miss out on a chance to celebrate, commiserate, or just generally indulge.
READIt’s always a good day to celebrate bourbon, but June 14th is the best. That’s because it’s National Bourbon Day, which means you’ve got more reason than ever to propose a toast in honor of the most American drink there is.
READRum has been around for hundreds of years. Back in the mid-17th century, it was known as kill-devil or rumbullion. By 1655, the British Navy provided sailors with a daily rum ration of half a pint, a practice that continued until the mid-19th century.
READAre you hosting a Fourth of July party? Or do you want to add a few celebratory cocktails to your bar’s drinks menu?
READPlastic-Free July is an annual global initiative to raise awareness of the plastics crisis. The goal is to encourage businesses and consumers to reduce single-use plastics and find more sustainable alternatives.
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