Liquor Industry News 09-03-26
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Here is a summary of the main news stories featured in the Liquor Industry News collection curated by Mark Lenzi:
1. Basil Hayden Releases First Cognac Cask-Finished Bourbon
- Publisher: Food & Wine (Tony Sachs)
- Summary: Basil Hayden has launched a new expression finished in French oak casks that previously held Cognac for 20 to 25 years. This release marks the brand's first-ever use of casks from a non-American spirit. Bottled at 40% ABV, it offers an accessible price point of around $50.
2. The College Football Beer Boom
- Publisher: Food & Wine (Rich Manning)
- Summary: College football stadiums historically prohibited beer sales, but recent policy shifts combined with new financial drivers in college athletics have led to a massive expansion of beer availability at games. The article explores how changing venue policies and stadium economics are reshaping game-day culture.
3. America's Top Beer by Interest
- Publisher: Food & Wine (Stasia Brewczynski)
- Summary: Based on an analysis of Google search data by Innerbody, Michelob Ultra leads as the most-searched beer across the nation. Lagers dominate consumer search trends overall, capturing four out of the top five spots nationwide.
4. Celebrity Spirits Profile: Dos Hombres Reposado
- Publisher: Tequila Report
- Summary: A feature on Breaking Bad co-stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul's mezcal brand, Dos Hombres, highlighting their Reposado expression and discussing the growing landscape and market dynamics of celebrity-backed agave spirits.
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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/
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