Liquor Industry News 07-12-26
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Here is a summary of the top liquor industry and cocktail stories featured in the curated collection:
- Whiskey Tips for Beginners: A piece from Mashed breaks down the pitfalls of starting out with whiskey, highlighting three specific types that can be overly intimidating or harsh for beginners, along with smoother alternatives to choose instead.
- How to Order Whiskey Like a Pro: Another Mashed article offers a guide on navigating bars and distilleries, teaching readers how to confidently order and discover their next favorite whiskey expression like an expert.
- Adult Watermelon Vodka Drink: Tasting Table shares a nostalgic summer cocktail recipe. Inspired by the college tradition of filling a whole watermelon with alcohol, this updated, refreshing version offers a much tastier adult twist.
- The "Guillotine" Cocktail: Featured in Robb Report, this recipe walks through how to craft a unique twist on the classic Old Fashioned called the Guillotine, which surprisingly pairs the smoky profiles of Mezcal and Scotch together.
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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 07-11-26
