NEW YORK (Reuters) - Americans slowed their consumption of hard liquor last year, a trade group said on Friday, proving that spirits are not immune to a recession.
U.s. Liquor Sales Come Up Short In 2008
Reuters: Lifestyle, Reuters: Living
Fri, 01/30/2009 - 2:47pm
Sections: living
Topics: alcohol earnings & sales reports economy
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