Liquor Industry News 03-27-26
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The "Liquor Industry News 03-27-26" Flipboard magazine, curated by Mark Lenzi (The Wonderful World of Wine), features a collection of stories covering spirits, wine, and industry trends.
Top Industry Stories
- New Buffalo Trace Release: Buffalo Trace Distillery has launched the second edition of its experimental Daniel Weller series, this time featuring whiskey crafted from spelt wheat.
- Bartenders vs. AI: A feature from Wine Enthusiast explores how bartenders are reacting to customers using ChatGPT to generate drink orders, noting that it often lacks the nuance and personal touch of a professional recommendation.
- The "Dirty" Martini Debate: An article examines the trend of "extra dirty" and "filthy" martinis, questioning if the cocktail has been taken too far in the pursuit of more olive brine.
- Ancient Wine History: Scientific research highlights that humans have been cloning Pinot Noir grapes for over 600 years, with evidence discovered in a medieval toilet.
- Georgian Wine Regulations: New laws in Georgia will soon require winemakers to seek state approval before establishing commercial vineyards, a move intended to regulate the industry but sparking some fears regarding potential corruption.
- Whiskey Education: A guide clarifies the definition of "Single Pot Still"whiskey and how it distinguishes Irish spirits from other global categories.
The magazine also links to previous daily editions of "Liquor Industry News" for the month of March 2026.
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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. Beer Essentials Certificate from Cornell University, California Sustainable Ambassador, Associates Degree from Whiskey University, Executive Bourbon Steward from Stave & Thief
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/
Liquor Industry News 03-26-26
