09/18/2026
Are spirits brands overlooking one of the most financially powerful generations in the U.S.?
At Bar Convent Brooklyn, Brian Choi, Managing Partner & CEO of The Food Institute, explored what Baby Boomersโ unique consumer behaviors mean for spirits brands.
So, what should spirits brands consider?
๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ โ Classics like Scotch, bourbon, American whiskey, and rum remain important to Boomers.
๐ธ ๐๐ฐ๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง โ Boomers are spending more at bars and restaurants, particularly on premium experiences.
๐ช ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฒ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ข๐ฅ โ Food service, independent restaurants, and senior living facilities could offer additional opportunities.
๐ฆ ๐๐๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ค ๐๐๐๐ค ๐๐ข๐ณ๐ โ Single-serve consumption in on-premise settings can support higher price points.
๐ฏ ๐๐ง๐จ๐ฐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ข๐๐ง๐๐ โ Familiarity, quality, and occasion are key when marketing to this generation.
๐ฅ Watch the full presentation here: https://hubs.li/Q04xRvMS0