Des Moines, Iowa — The state agency that oversees liquor sales is reporting an increase in the amount of money spent on alcohol compared to last year. Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Divisions spokesman, Tyler Ackerson, talks about the fiscal year that ended June 30th.
He says a bigger product selection could be part of the reason for the increase.
Ackerson says flavored products continue to expand.
Black Velvet Whiskey was once again the top-selling spirit, followed by Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey, Tito’s Handmade Texas Vodka, Hawkeye Vodka and Five O’Clock Vodka. Ackerson says some people are spending a little more and getting more expensive brands.
He says there was a change in the Iowa produced spirits.
The Blue Ox Vodka sold 12-thousand-618 cases to Templeton Rye Whisky’s four-thousand-259. Ackerson says they saw a little increase in the number of licenses to sell alcohol. Mostly in those licensed to sell products that are consumed elsewhere.
A former employee of the IABD has filed a lawsuit claiming the agency charged too much for the alcohol. Ackerson would only say this about the lawsuit.
The full annual report can be found here.
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