Whiskey
Tips & Advice to help you make your decision on Whiskey
Whiskey, a type of alcohol made from fermented grain, is one of the fastest growing markets in the collective wine and spirits industry, according to data from Global Information, Inc. Whether you are a liquor supplier, manufacturer, or seller, you may be able to increase profits and customers by adding this popular beverage to your lineup.
When researching whiskeys, it is helpful to be able to distinguish between varieties. Whiskeys must adhere to strict rules about origin and class. Malt whiskeys are made from malted barley, while grain whiskeys can be manufactured from any other type of grain. Different varieties, such as rye, bourbon, or blended, all depend on the type of grain and region.
Understanding the difference in demand, manufacturing costs, and price of different whiskeys can help make your entrance into the whiskey market more rewarding and cost-efficient. While some of the most popular whiskeys are still Irish, Scotch, American, and Canadian, there is also increasing interest in Indian and Japanese whiskeys. Vintage whiskeys are also popular, but tend to be pricier.
Researching whiskeys and the alcoholic beverage businesses can assist you in making decisions about distilling, importing, distributing, or selling whiskeys. Business.com can be a helpful reference for various industries, including the liquor market. Learn more with the links to the left.
Whiskey Distributors
Find out the top brands of domestic and imported whiskeyBy Heather Topham Wood, Freelance Writer If you’re looking to retail or distribute whiskey, then you should familiarize yourself with the whiskey industry. On the market, there are many top shelf whiskey brands as well as low quality whiskey for sale.
Whiskey distillers make their product by distilling fermented grain mash and then allowing it to naturally age before packaging for distribution. Although you can find good domestic whiskey brands, most people prefer to carry more Irish and Scotch imported whiskey brands.
1. Look at information about whiskey. Not only will it prove helpful to know whiskey brands, but also current production methods used.
2. Find and make purchases through whiskey sellers. Pick a distribution company to develop a long term supply relationship with.
3. Come across different whiskey drinks you can create. If you’re buying the whiskey for a restaurant or catering company, you’ll want to pick up some top drink recipes, like the Manhattan, to use.
Discover top whiskey companies
You want to find out the top whiskey producers, including imported and domestic whiskey brands. Ideally, you'll want to find information on both grain and malt whiskey.
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Through Whiskeywise.com, you’ll find a comprehensive listing and review of whiskey brands. Highlighted whiskey companies include Dewar’s, Johnny Walker and Crown Royal. If you’re looking for more detailed information on whiskey, you may want to subscribe to the online Whisky Magazine.
Consider bourbon for your liquor inventory
Bourbon, a form of domestic whiskey, comes from the process of distilling corn and originates from the south. You can find plenty of bourbon whiskey producers available with high quality liquor for retail.
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Find a list of bourbon bottling companies, including the extremely popular Jim Bean, on the Straight Bourbon.com website. You’ll see a list of bourbon brand, age and proof. Use this information to pick the type of bourbons you want for your business. If you want to know more about bourbon and the best bourbons around, take the virtual tour on bourbon through BlueKitchen.net.
Contact wholesale whiskey distributors
If you're looking to stock shelves with whiskey and whiskey related products, you'll want to find the best prices. To keep costs down, work with wholesale whiskey distributors.
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Connect with whiskey sellers and distributors by setting up an account on the TradeKey.com network. Send an inquiry to Imperial Spirits Ltd. to get wholesale pricing information on malt whiskey, rare blends of whiskey and more.
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