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Business of Drinks

Business of Drinks
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Functional Beverages
Sustainability
Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
Adaptogens
Little Saints
Marketing Strategies
Millennials
Wine Industry
BRĒZ
Entrepreneurship
Silver Oak
Carbliss
THC Drinks
Gen Z
Non-Alcoholic Spirits
Wine Market
Distribution Strategy
Cannabis Industry
Food and Beverage

Welcome to the Business of Drinks, where we go behind the bottle, interviewing beverage innovators and icons about how they built their businesses. We take a data-driven approach, analyzing the brands, products, and categories that get consumers excited. And we cover many drinks categories — from wine, beer, and spirits to non-alcohol drinks — as well as THC, adaptogen, and functional beverages. S... more

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How does a winery help change the way the world sees an entire country?

In this episode of Business of Drinks, we talk with Christian Wylie, Managing Director of Bodega Garzón, one of the most ambitious winery projects in the world — and a case stud... more

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What makes a drinks brand truly desirable — and how do you know when it’s ready to scale?

In this episode of Business of Drinks, we talk with Carlos Zepeda, SVP of Strategy & Marketing - Wine & Spirits at Moët Hennessy USA. Carlos helps shape growth... more

The beverage alcohol business is in a curve.

That’s the phrase Matt Rice, founder and principal of Thirsty Insights, uses to describe the first half of 2026: a volatile, high-stakes moment where consolidation, consumer shifts, distributor disruption... more

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The first mistake many drinks brands make when entering the U.S. market? Thinking that distributor procurement is the first big step.

In reality, the importer layer is more significant than many realize. It’s where compliance, taxes, customs, cash f... more

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Matt Rice
Beverage industry veteran; The Quench Report founder
The Quench Report / Thirsty Insights
Episode: 119: Mid-Year M&A Update: The Deals Reshaping Drinks with Matt Rice - Business of Drinks
Chelsea Andreozzi
Founder of First Call Imports Consulting, helps brands and distributors build scalable import systems
First Call Imports Consulting
Episode: 118: The U.S. Import Playbook for Drinks Brands With Chelsea Andreozzi - Business of Drinks
Ashley Glickman
Founder and CEO of Control States Consulting Partners
Control States Consulting Partners
Episode: 117: The Control State Playbook For Bev-Alc Brands With Ashley Glickman - Business of Drinks
Andrew Merinoff
Co-founder and CEO of Chinola Fresh Fruit Liqueurs
Chinola Fresh Fruit Liqueurs
Episode: 116: How Chinola Built a 55K-Case Liqueur Brand With CEO Andrew Merinoff - Business of Drinks
Jesse Bongiovi
Founder, Hampton Water Wine Company
Hampton Water Wine Company
Episode: 114: How Hampton Water Hit 150K Cases With Jesse Bongiovi - Business of Drinks
Jeff Ngo
EVP and Chief Growth Officer at The Duckhorn Portfolio
The Duckhorn Portfolio
Episode: 112: How Decoy Built a 1M+ Case Platform With CGO Jeff Ngo of The Duckhorn Portfolio - Business of Drinks
Gary Gruver
Director of Global Beverage Strategy at Marriott International
Marriott International
Episode: 111: Inside Marriott’s Beverage Playbook With Gary Gruver, Global Beverage Strategy Director - Business of Drinks
Antonin Bonnet
Co-founder, Pierre & Antonin
Pierre & Antonin
Episode: 110: How Pierre & Antonin Built a 400K-Bottle Brand on Hybrid Grapes With Antonin Bonnet - Business of Drinks
Katie Dunn
Angel investor focused on consumer brands including beverages
Masthead Strategies
Episode: 109: How Angel Investors Evaluate Drinks Brands With Katie Dunn of Masthead Strategies - Business of Drinks

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Erica Duecy
Host of the show
Scott Rosenbaum
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Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 73 ratings
  • More of this please

    Facts, fun, and tremendous insights for anyone interested in the drinks game!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GFY 🤡
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excellent content that’s both entertaining and educational

    Was browsing for something new and unusual and came across this podcast. What an amazing content! You folks are making it both light and deep, fun and with good takeaways, very enjoyable! Raising my vermouth on the rocks and continuing tuning in!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    not happy w this app yep
    United Statesa year ago
  • A Must-Listen for Beverage Industry Insights

    "The Business of Drinks" is an exceptional podcast for anyone interested in the beverage industry. Hosts Erica Duecy and Scott Rosenbaum bring a wealth of knowledge and experience, engaging with a diverse range of guests to explore topics that are both insightful and actionable. Their curious and supportive interviewing style delves deep into subjects that truly benefit listeners, especially those looking to grow their brands. Each episode is a masterclass in the business of beverages, offering ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    davemoore22
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent Series on Business Aspects around the Beverage Industry

    Very informative, topical and “user friendly” podcast series about the business aspects surrounding the current landscape of the wine, spirits and non-alcoholic beverage world. I just listened to the episode with Aly Wente (of Wente Vineyards, California) which was excellent (and I think will be of interest to producers in any region). Looking forward to future episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TT Wine Explorer
    Canada2 years ago
  • Very interesting

    The show concept is great and you can get a ton of information out of each episode, I would recommend if you think you want to start drinks biz one day!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JIL2011
    Canada3 years ago

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Great mix of founder stories and practical distribution tactics.
Market-focused and actionable insights that translate to real growth.
Hosts ask sharp, buyer- and operator-informed questions that uncover actionable takeaways.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

119: Mid-Year M&A Update: The Deals Reshaping Drinks with Matt Rice - Business of Drinks
Q: What should an angel investor consider for a nine-year horizon in wine vs. new-to-world brands?
Investors should focus on where the puck is going, not just what's growing in the last 52 weeks; Wine 2.0 appears to be the big long-term bet while recognizing that RTD and THC channels are hot in the near term.
119: Mid-Year M&A Update: The Deals Reshaping Drinks with Matt Rice - Business of Drinks
Q: Are the largest and fastest growing brands being snapped up more quickly right now?
Yes. The window is closing fast for independent brands; deal flow has accelerated and buyers are moving quickly to secure growth vehicles, reducing the number of viable options over a short span.
117: The Control State Playbook For Bev-Alc Brands With Ashley Glickman - Business of Drinks
Q: What should brands prioritize when presenting to a control board?
Key elements include a tight category fit, a strong in-market support plan, data-backed velocity and marketing plans, broker support, and a clear ask for sale and shelf placement.
117: The Control State Playbook For Bev-Alc Brands With Ashley Glickman - Business of Drinks
Q: What are the three major jurisdiction types for control states and how do they differ from open states?
She explains retail, agency, and wholesale models, with Pennsylvania as an example of a retail state, Ohio as an agency state, and Michigan as a wholesale state, highlighting how ownership of stores and product affects route-to-market and expansion strategies.
117: The Control State Playbook For Bev-Alc Brands With Ashley Glickman - Business of Drinks
Q: So let's start out with your background. Tell me about how you came to work in Control States.
Ashley describes starting in experiential marketing, moving through broker and supplier roles, and ultimately gaining board-level exposure across all 17 control states which informed her understanding of legalities, broker relationships, and distribution approaches.

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What is Business of Drinks about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A data-driven deep dive into the beverage world, covering strategy, distribution, and market dynamics across wine, beer, spirits, and emerging categories like RTDs and non-alcoholic options. Episodes frequently explore go-to-market plays, channel complexity (three-tier system, control states, hospitality partnerships), brand-building essentials, and practical tactics from founders, investors, and operators. Notable strengths include candid founder stories, buyer- and retailer-facing guidance, and real-world lessons on scaling, capital strategy, and cross-channel growth that are valuable for both emerging brands and seasoned players seeking actionable takeaways.

A standout aspect is the consistent emphasis on data-backed decision making, in... more

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1. Matt Rice
2. Chelsea Andreozzi
3. Ashley Glickman
4. Andrew Merinoff
5. Jesse Bongiovi
6. Jeff Ngo
7. Gary Gruver
8. Antonin Bonnet

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