Liquor Industry News 10-23-26

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Here is a summary of the featured stories in the curated "LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 10-23-26" collection:

• We Taste-Tested 8 Dark Beers — Our Final Ranking Surprised Even Guinness Fans (Food & Wine)
  A look at a blind taste test of eight dark beers that evaluates how various stouts and dark brews stack up against the classic Guinness Draught, noting its deceptively light body, crushability, and 4.2% ABV.
• The Map Is Being Redrawn, and the Grapes Are Coming Back From the Dead (Substack / Sandra E Taylor)
  An exploration of shifting wine landscapes, including bending appellation rules, the growing sparkling wine scenes in countries like England and Sweden, and dedicated growers reviving rare, historic grape varieties.
• Art and Wine Have a Long History. But Does Art Sell Wine? (VinePair / Christina Makris)
  An investigation into the commercial and cultural intersection of fine art and wine labeling, examining whether artistic collaborations and gallery-style aesthetics actually influence consumer buying habits.
• California Backs Local Spirits with Distillery Trail(The Spirits Business)
  Coverage of California's new statewide distillery trail initiative designed to boost tourism, showcase craft distilleries, and support local spirits producers.