America is Drinking More and Drinking Cheap
A WaPo article reveals we’re hitting the bad stuff hard.
Posted by: Jessica Voelker on Feb 02, 2010 at 04:57PM
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Are you drinking more and also drinking more crappy booze? Shame on you. Just kidding, it’s totally normal. In fact, everyone’s doing it.
According to the Washington Post today:
Industry growth slowed in 2009, with the amount of liquor sold by suppliers up 1.4 percent. That’s the smallest increase since 2001 and below the 10-year average of 2.6 percent.
The lowest-priced segment, with brands such as Popov vodka that can go for less than $10 for a fifth, grew the fastest, with volume rising 5.5 percent, after edging up 0.6 percent in 2008. Meanwhile, the most expensive brands, priced roughly $30 or more for a 750 ml bottle (think Grey Goose, owned by Bacardi), fell the most, tumbling 5.1 percent.
Now I’m familiar with Popov Vodka. In college Popov and I had a brief and ill-fated relationship. Trust me when I say this: no good can come of it.
Tags: Booze News
Just say no to bad booze!
Wish they could break this up by state or region – would be interesting.
I’m with you 100 percent Rocky. Seadevi—good point. Might be worth a little investigation.
Anyone ever get on the Blue UV vodka and lemonade kick? ::barf::
Blue UV + Lemonade looks like snot.
Check this out:
Fleischmann’s Vodka
* Fleischmann’s Vodka is a member of the Fleischmann’s family of products, a name that has represented quality since 1870. * Attractively priced, Fleischmann’s Vodka is a necessary addition for both on-and off-premise establishments. * #1 in Wisconsin.—True story…lots of billboards in Wisco that say “Wisconsin’s Favorite Vodka!”