Liquor Industry News 05-16-26
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The provided link leads to a Flipboard magazine titled "LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 05-16-26", curated by Mark Lenzi under the profile The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW). The magazine compiles relevant news, articles, and updates spanning the wine, beer, and spirits sectors.
At the time of collection, it featured 26 stories, with the highlighted and most recent articles focusing on the following topics:
- Tequila Production: An article from tequilareport.com by Brad Buskirk titled "Why Brix Matters in Tequila, and Why it's Also Overrated," which breaks down the industry jargon surrounding Brix (sugar content) measurements during distillery tours and production.
- Bourbon Releases: A feature from thespiritsbusiness.com by Miona Madsen reporting that Lofted Spirits-owned Green River Distilling has launched a Kentucky straight Bourbon finished in barrels using 100% locally sourced honey.
- Craft Beer Brands: A VinePair piece by Stephen Bradley exploring "7 Things You Should Know About Voodoo Ranger," reviewing the history and massive market success of New Belgium Brewing Company's nearly decade-old IPA line.
- Whiskey Supply Chains: An investigative piece from VinePair by Aaron Goldfarb titled "Inside Whiskey Allocations: Why Only Some Stores Get Pappy, Buffalo Trace, and Other Prized Bottles," pulling back the curtain on how retail store owners navigate high-end bourbon allocations.
- Wine Tourism Regulations: A report from thedrinksbusiness.com by Sarah Neish highlighting industry shock in Australia after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced budget cuts to the country's struggling wine tourism sector.
- Product Innovations: A VinePair commentary by Dave Infante titled "With LYTT Electric Coolers, Boston Beer Co. Is Running Out of Bright Ideas,"critiquing the beverage company's latest market rollouts and copycat trends.
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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