Liquor Industry News 04-18-26
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This Flipboard link provided leads to a curated digital magazine titled "LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 04-18-26", created by Mark Lenzi (under the profile "The Wonderful World of Wine").
This specific edition (dated April 18, 2026) features 14 stories covering various aspects of the wine, beer, and spirits industries. Key highlights from the collection include:
- Consumer Trends: An article from the Wine Sales Symposium discussing the softening demand in the wine industry and the challenges of making wine accessible to younger consumers.
- Legal & Industry Scandals:
- Conor McGregor: News regarding the settlement of a lawsuit with fellow fighter Artem Lobov over the "Proper No. 12" whiskey brand.
- Limestone Farms Distillery: A report on a Kentucky distiller, Darron Dillow, being charged with "theft by deception" related to a criminal loan.
- Spirits & Auctions: A feature on the oldest bottles of Buffalo Trace Eagle Rare whiskey being put up for auction in London.
- History & Culture: A VinePair story exploring how a Baltimore brewery influenced the history of a New York baseball team.
- Lifestyle & Pairings: A guide from SAVEUR on how to pair various cheeses with natural (low-intervention) wines.
The magazine is part of a daily series curated by Lenzi, who uses the platform to aggregate global news for professionals and enthusiasts in the liquor trade.
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. Beer Essentials Certificate from Cornell University, California Sustainable Ambassador, Associates Degree from Whiskey University, Executive Bourbon Steward from Stave & Thief, American Single Malt Expert from American Single Malt Commission
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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