In this episode Sid Patel, CEO of BTN sits with Bruce Abbott, wine and spirits category buyer for Brown Jug, Alaska, How to get into regional chains, State of the Union(what's going on in the Wine & Spirits Industry), especially in places like Alaska, what trends we're seeing post-covid.

And most importantly, what a buyer wants from a brand looking to enter into these regional chains, what do they look for and why they would buy your product!

*** About Bartender Spirits Awards ***

Bartender Spirits Awards Aims To Deliver The Best Spirits For On-Premise Sector In USA.

Register Your Brands Here:

How To Enter : https://bartenderspiritsawards.com/en/how-to-enter-312.htm

Key Dates and Deadlines: https://bartenderspiritsawards.com/en/key-deadlines-and-pricing-313.htm

Using the tagline “Judged By Bartenders, Bar Managers and Off-Premise Managers For The On-Premise Industry,” the Bartender Spirits Awards will recognize, encourage, promote and celebrate excellence in the U.S. drinks industry.

The aim of the spirits competition is to provide independent and honest reviews for brands targeting the U.S. bar trade. The judging panel consists of some of the most renowned names in the U.S. bar industry, all of them with extensive expertise within the on-premise industry. The result will be a relevant and practical source of reference for bartenders, bar managers, bar owners and other industry professionals when making purchasing decisions for their establishments.

This competition recognizes that bartenders are the true influencers – their passions and tastes provide direction for the consumer, especially via their guidance with wine, beer or spirit recommendations. The creation of new drinks is often driven by bartender tastes and perceptions of current trends.

Link : https://bartenderspiritsawards.com/

***About the Organisers: Beverage Trade Network***

Beverage Trade Network is one of the world's leading networks for beverage, wine, spirits and beer importers, distributors, producers and related companies. Our database and directory listing of the world's leading beer, wine, spirit and non-alcoholic drink producers provides our importers and distributors an advantage to source and innovate their portfolios.

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https://www.beveragetradenetwork.com/

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