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US Alcohol Sales Rise 2.7 Percent in 2011

A strong uptick in the sales of booze last year is painting one of the surest signs yet of a return to the pre-recession boom days, according to new data.

US shipments of scotch, vodka, rum and other spirits in 2011 increased 2.7 percent over the previous year -- the strongest increase in five years, according to industry data.

"We are back to pre-recession growth levels," said David Ozgo, an economist with the Distilled Spirits Council of the US, referring to the industry's sales by volume. ...

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2/2/12 10:05 AM

Mike

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Barry from KY wrote:
Or maybe everyone is drinking more because of the lack of talent hope and promise from the lack luster GOP field!!!

Indeed. Add that to the intentional corruption of the present administration, and drinking may seem relief to unbelieving folks.

2/2/12 7:58 AM

Barry from KY

| Northern KY.

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Mark M. wrote:
Or maybe alcohol sales are up because everyone is so depressed about the economy and the possibility of four more years of the One in office that it has driven more people to drink.

Or maybe everyone is drinking more because of the lack of talent hope and promise from the lack luster GOP field!!!

2/2/12 7:31 AM

Rufus

| Fort Worth, TX

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That's more likely so Mark.

It's also likely that there is a great falling away in this nation and believers who once considered drinking alcohol to be sinful are now partaking of these dark spirits in increasing volume.

2/2/12 5:32 AM

Mark M.

| The UAE

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Or maybe alcohol sales are up because everyone is so depressed about the economy and the possibility of four more years of the One in office that it has driven more people to drink.

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