Liquor Industry News 10-31-26
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Here is a summary of the top stories featured in the Liquor Industry News (10-31-26) collection curated by The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW):
- How Aging Whiskey in Red Wine Casks Affects Flavor
- Source: Unicorn Auctions
- Summary: An exploration of secondary cask maturation, examining how finishing whiskey in red wine barrels (such as techniques used by brands like Angel’s Envy) impacts flavor profiles, adding fruit-forward notes and complexity.
- 8 Rhône Valley Red Wines That Deliver Big Flavor Without a Big Price Tag
- Source: Food & Wine (Ray Isle)
- Summary: A guide highlighting affordable French red wines from the Rhône Valley—ranging from Northern Rhône Syrah to Southern blends—that offer robust, fall-friendly flavors on a budget.
- Blade and Bow Releases 82.1% ABV 30-Year-Old Bourbon
- Source: The Spirits Business (Miona Madsen)
- Summary: Diageo’s historic Stitzel-Weller Distillery introduced the second release in its exclusive Blade and Bow 30-Year-Old bourbon collection, notable for its cask-strength 82.1% ABV.
- Rioja's 2026 Vintage to Leave 30 Million Litre Wine Glut
- Source: The Drinks Business
- Summary: Reports indicate that Rioja’s 2026 harvest is projected to result in a massive 30-million-litre surplus, presenting ongoing supply and market balance challenges for the region.
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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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