Liquor Industry News 04-03-26
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The Flipboard link you provided leads to a curated magazine titled "LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 04-03-26" by Mark Lenzi (The Wonderful World of Wine). It is a collection of 18 stories highlighting recent developments, trends, and business shifts in the beverage industry.
Key stories featured in the April 3, 2026, edition include:
- Bourbon Insights: A guide from Unicorn Auctions on what to drink next if you are a fan of Booker’s bourbon, noting its iconic wooden box and wine-style bottle.
- Brewing History: An article from Wine Enthusiast regarding the history of "Easter Beer" and seven specific styles recommended for the spring season.
- Wine Quality Issues: A piece by Jancis Robinson discussing "halo taint," a phenomenon involving household plastic film that can impact wine quality, contrasting it with traditional cork taint.
- Industry Personnel Changes: News that Aaron Harris, the head distiller at Green River Distilling in Kentucky, has left the company as they cut the head distiller role.
- Market Trends: A report from The Spirits Business highlighting a significant 35% plunge in US whiskey exports to the EU in 2025, driven by trade tensions and market shifts.
- April Fool's Recap: A roundup of the best (and worst) liquor industry April Fool's jokes from earlier in the week.
The magazine is part of a daily series curated by Lenzi that covers the intersection of wine, spirits, and the global liquor business.
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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/
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