Liquor Industry News 06-27-26
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Here are the featured stories highlighted in the collection:
1. Whiskey Distillers Are Raising a Glass to America’s Anniversary
- Source: Garden & Gun Magazine (by Gabriela Gomez-Misserian)
- What it’s about: While Congress didn't officially recognize bourbon as a distinctive product of the United States until 1964, this piece dives into its deep, homegrown roots. It explores how whiskey distilled from rye and corn sustained American colonists and helped reduce their dependence on the British-controlled rum trade during the revolutionary era.
2. How to Sip Your Way Through Texas Wine Country
- Source: Texas Monthly (by Paula Forbes)
- What it’s about: A travel and tasting guide focused on navigating the bountiful U.S. 290 wine trail. The trail stretches along the Pedernales River just east of Fredericksburg, Texas, and the article offers tips on how to structure a tasting trip without getting overwhelmed by the sheer number of options.
3. Scotland’s Best-Kept-Secret Single Malt Whisky
- Source: Esquire (by Jonah Flicker)
- What it’s about: The author travels across the Atlantic to profile a remote Scottish distillery producing what they call the "perfect pour." The story highlights how great Scotch doesn't always have to assault your senses with overwhelming peat smoke, focusing instead on a single malt that strikes a pleasant, elegant balance between smoky and sweet.
4. Frozen Hummingbird Cocktail Recipe
- Source: Tasting Table
- What it’s about: A seasonal drink feature providing a recipe for a Frozen Hummingbird cocktail—ideal for warm-weather entertaining or a refreshing weekend treat.
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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, 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/
Liquor Industry News 06-26-26
