Liquor Industry News 03-01-26
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The Liquor Industry News for March 1, 2026, curated by Mark Lenzi on Flipboard, highlights several key stories ranging from new product releases to legal victories and regional features:
Key Industry Stories
- Legal Victory Against Tariffs: A featured story from the Liberty Justice Center reports on a successful Supreme Court challenge against previous administration tariffs. The case resulted in a win for a business owner seeking a refund for "improperly collected taxes" on imports.
- EU Wine Rescue Package: Brussels has announced a €40 million rescue package specifically for the wine sector. This funding is aimed at supporting the industry during a challenging economic period, a move widely celebrated by the French press.
- New Product Launch: Bulleit has debuted a new Mesquite-Smoked Malt Bourbon. Notably, this expression features zero rye in its mashbill—a departure for the brand—and was aged for over six years to create a smoky flavor profile.
Culture & Trends
- St. Patrick’s Day Preparations: Latah Creek Wine Cellars shared a guide to five wine-based cocktails specifically designed for St. Patrick's Day, leaning into the upcoming "drinking holiday" trend.
- The "Paper Plane" Cocktail: A feature by Food & Wine highlights the "Paper Plane" as a modern classic bourbon cocktail. It is noted for its equal-parts recipe and is described as an underappreciated must-try for whiskey enthusiasts.
- Immigration's Impact on Wine: An article explores how immigrant winemakers from France, Greece, Mexico, and Bosnia have been fundamental in defining and shaping California's Central Coast wine region.
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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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