It’s not a sensationalist headline, and it’s not a mirage: The headwinds that craft distillers currently feel are real, and the annual Craft Spirits Data Project (CSDP) is the latest in a parade of red flags for small producers.
Hard Times Hit Craft Distillers
Several factors are converging to undermine the broader beverage-alcohol market, and smaller distilleries are among the most vulnerable.
By Gabe Toth
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