Also, the younger generation do not like the dark atmosphere of old fashioned bars where Hard liquor is sold.
They tend to go to trendy places.
Not a drinker, just an observer. I personally am glad liquor sales are diminishing. I’ve witnessed too many tragedies and heartbreaks because of liquor.
That may be a reason for the slumping sales too. Younger generations suffered from the effects of alcoholic parents,
Also, the younger generation do not like the dark atmosphere of old fashioned bars where Hard liquor is sold.
They tend to go to trendy places.
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Heck I spent a lot of time in trendy bright fern bars in the 70s and 80s. We all drank hard liquor.
The younger generation is not as able socially. Lots of public social venues will close.