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A Timeline of America’s Trendiest Coffee Drinks [Infographic]
VinePair’s infographic charts the evolution of America’s coffee culture from the early‑1970s drip coffee boom to the protein‑infused brews of 2025. It highlights how innovations such as the Mr. Coffee machine, Starbucks’ espresso bar, and viral TikTok trends reshaped consumer preferences. The timeline notes landmark drinks—including the latte, cappuccino, Caramel Macchiato, Frappuccino, Pumpkin Spice Latte, cold brew, whipped coffee, cold foam, and matcha—each driving incremental sales within a $100 billion market. The piece underscores how each wave sparked new menu formats and revenue opportunities for chains and independent cafés.
The VinePair Podcast: The Middle Tier Is Merging and Morphing
VinePair’s latest podcast highlights a rapid wave of middle‑tier mergers in the U.S. alcohol sector. Reyes Beverage Group (RBG) has deepened its footprint by buying five more RNDC markets, while Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (SGWS) snapped up Anheuser‑Busch InBev’s...
Gallo Finalizes Acquisition of Four Roses Bourbon From Kirin Holdings
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U.S. Spirits Exports Slid 3.8 Percent in 2025 Amid Ongoing Tariff Battle
U.S. spirits exports fell 3.8 percent in 2025 to $2.37 billion, driven primarily by a Canadian provincial boycott that cut shipments to the neighbor by more than 70 percent. Excluding Canada, overall spirits exports grew 2.5 percent, but whiskey suffered a 19 percent global decline...
With ‘High Voltage,’ Shock Top Follows Voodoo Ranger up the ABV Ladder
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1945 Domaine De La Romanée-Conti Breaks Record for Most Expensive Bottle of Wine Sold at Auction
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The VinePair Podcast: Do Restaurants Need to Rethink Their Revenue Ratios?
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Costco’s ‘Got That Dog’ in New Bourbon With Iconic $1.50 Hot Dog on the Label
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With Its 30th Anniversary, Italian Craft Beer Comes of Age
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Casks and Consequences: The Debate Over Buying Whiskey Barrels
In May 2025 Whisky Merchants Trading Ltd., once valued at $80 million, declared bankruptcy, leaving investors scrambling to locate dozens of 53‑gallon barrels stored across Scotland. The collapse highlights a broader controversy in the whisky‑cask market, where past successes—such as 1990s...
