Liquor Industry News 07-22-26
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Key Featured Stories
- Lesser-Known Beers for Hazy IPA Fans (VinePair)
Explores alternatives to traditional hazy IPAs, highlighting underrated styles and craft brews that deliver similar juicy, unfiltered profiles. - Whiskey vs. Scotch: What's the Actual Difference? (Tasting Table)
Breaks down common misconceptions about the two spirits, detailing differences in geographic origin, production rules, mash bills, and flavor profiles (all Scotch is whiskey, but not all whiskey is Scotch). - Missouri Bourbon as its Own Category (Southern Living)
Discusses how Missouri bourbon is carving out its own distinct regional identity under local distilling laws, challenging Kentucky's long-standing dominance with recommended bottles to try. - Long-Standing Airline Cocktails (Food Republic)
Highlights an iconic in-flight cocktail that has remained a signature menu staple on a major airline for over two decades.
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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