Liquor Industry News 10-10-25
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The linked Flipboard magazine, "LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 10-10-25" by @MarkLenzi (The Wonderful World of Wine), features several recent stories related to the alcohol and beverage industry:
- European Beverage Market Shift: A report indicates that the European beverage market is undergoing a "structural reset," with 71% of consumers reducing their alcohol consumption.
- Traditional Method Decoded: An article explains the "Traditional Method" used in creating Champagne and other high-quality sparkling wines.
- Bourbon Records: The number of ageing Bourbon barrels in Kentucky has reached a record high of 16.1 million, leading to a significant increase in cask taxes over the last five years.
- New Product Release: E.H. Taylor Bottled in Bond is joining Sazerac-owned Buffalo Trace Distillery's Antique Collection for its 25th anniversary.
- Industry Personnel: Sagamore Spirit has named Ryan Norwood as its new master distiller, promoting him from his previous role as vice president of operations.
- Sake Terminology: A post introduces simple terms to help people better understand and enjoy sake.
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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