Of spirits and whiskies

Whether it’s a vodka cocktail while dancing at a club, a glass of wine over dinner, a single malt paired with a cigar after a long day, or even arak to go with the Sunday mezze spread, alcohol is often a significant aspect of the lives and habits of many Lebanese. And while every individual has a preferred poison, the global drinks market still promotes popular spirits and creates worldwide trends that will eventually make their way to Lebanon’s consumers. Executive met with some of Lebanon’s major spirits distributors to learn more about their achievements the past year as well as the latest trends and consumption habits in the world of booze. Toasting to a good year While acknowledging that 2016 had been a tough year in general for the economy in Lebanon, all the distributors Executive spoke to reported double digit growth in their spirits sales in spite of