Weekly Beverage Alcohol Recap | October 10, 2025

US Market Intelligence | Oct 6–10, 2025Beer demand stays soft (BPI 28) while value tiers and FMBs hold up. Whiskey faces mounting stress—Uncle Nearest enters receivership—though potential Scotch tariff relief could lift holidays. Prosecco leads sparkling growth. The TTB shutdown freezes approvals, and hemp rules tighten across key states. Cargo thefts rise, copacker closures hit production, and Gen X drives CPG spend.Focus: protect margins, push RTDs and accessible sparkling, and prep for regulatory delays.Thank you for joining us for the weekly recap—don’t forget to subscribe to our daily newsletter at subscribe.drinxai.com.