Liquor Industry News 02-11-26
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Based on the Flipboard collection from February 11, 2026, here is a summary of the featured liquor industry stories:
Industry & Financial News
- Scotch Distilleries in Trouble: A report from restructuring firm BTG reveals that 19% of distilleries in Scotlandare currently facing financial distress.
- New Federal Alcohol Guidelines: Doctors are weighing in on the Trump administration’s 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The updated guidelines move away from strict daily drink limits in favor of broader guidance shaped by emerging scientific research.
- Four Roses Sale: There is ongoing speculation and analysis regarding the potential sale of the iconic Four Roses bourbon distillery to a wine company, raising questions about the future direction of the brand.
New Releases & Product Innovation
- Redbreast Moscatel Cask: Redbreast has expanded its "Iberian Series" with its first-ever Moscatel Cask release. The whiskey, aged 9 to 11 years, was finished for 16 months in casks from Spain’s Bodegas Quitapenas to create a citrus-forward profile.
- Niche Careers: An exploration of the whiskey industry highlights five unique jobs that many enthusiasts may not have heard of, reflecting the complexity of a global market now valued at approximately $28 billion.
Wine Tourism
- Italian Vineyard Boom: Wine tourism is seeing a massive surge in regions like Tuscany, Piedmont, and Abruzzo. This growth is being credited with revitalizing local economies and becoming a major driver for the global travel sector.
CSW,CSS,CWAS,FWS,IWS,SWS,IWM
Mark C Lenzi CSW,CSS,CWAS,FWS,IWS,SWS,IWM owner of Franklin Liquors, is a Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) and Spirits( CSS) by the Society of Wine Educators. The first in MA to hold a California Wine Appellation Specialist (CWAS) title from the San Francisco Wine School. French Wine Scholar(FWS)/instructor, Spanish Wine Scholar (SWS) and Italian Wine Scholar (IWS) by the Wine Scholar Guild. Italian Wine Specialist (IWS) by the North American Sommelier Association. Oregon Wine Expert (OWE) by the Napa Valley Wine Academy, Italian Wine Maestro (IWM) Vinitaly International (First USA Class), AFNA™ Wine Certified. Whiskey Diploma Journeyman Whiskey Taster from Whiskey University
Franklin Liquors is a family-owned vintage 1978. https://www.franklinliquors.com/
Founder of the Franklin Wine Club https://www.meetup.com/franklin-wine-club/
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