U.S. drinkers buying more spirits, which is good news for the state monopoly

People in the U.S. are drinking less alcohol overall, but they are buying more spirits. But what’s good news for the N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission isn’t necessarily good news for North Carolina consumers, who can’t always buy what they want and oftentimes pay more for it. Despite a dip in total alcohol consumption, U.S....