• Forbes takes on the myths and trends behind the recent major brand vs. craft distillery sales conversation. [Forbes]

• This latest round of diplomatic talks between Cuba and the United States could have major ramifications for the rum industry. Bring on the Havana Club! [The Daily Beast]

• Pappy Van Winkle 20 Year Old outranks everyone else in consumer ratings, according to the Spirits Business and an app called Distiller. [The Spirits Business]

• The documentary Kentucky Bourbon Tales is now available for streaming on Kentucky Educational Television’s website. While it’s beautifully shot and produced, there are a few things missing, according to Chuck Cowdery.

• Tom Bulleit of Bulleit bourbon pens an op-ed for the Lexington Herald-Leader thanking everyone for their support in making his dreams come true. [Herald-Leader]

• Researchers in France have discovered that shaking your bottle of Champagne actually decreases the overflow. [Daily Mail]

• Cheaper gas and oil prices are good, but of course there are other consequences. Namely, the price of wheat and grains may increase, which will have a direct impact on the cost of some drinks. [Vox]

• Related: Putin is also encouraging his constituents to drink less beer and more vodka. [Quartz]

• Business Insider investigates why and how Trader Joe’s Three Buck Chuck wine is so cheap. [Business Insider]

• And finally today, an Indiana Supreme Court decided that being drunk and annoying in public is illegal. [WSJ]

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