Liquor Industry News 11-14-25
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This Flipboard magazine, "LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 11-14-25," features several recent stories regarding the alcohol industry, including:
- Product Launches: Brown-Forman is bringing Mexico's popular ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail range, El Jimador New Mix, to the U.S.
- Market Trends: The global sales volume of alcoholic drinks is projected to see further declines this year, worsening earlier expectations.
- Legal/Regulatory: Congress has redefined hemp as part of the FY 2026 Agriculture Appropriations bill, which will lead to major THC limits ahead for brewers.
- Consumer Issues: Costco is facing a class-action lawsuit over its Kirkland Signature tequilas, with the claim that the popular liquor is not made with 100 percent agave as advertised on the bottle.
- Recommendations: The magazine also highlights recommendations, such as the 7 best high-rye bourbonsaccording to bar professionals and a list of 28 top budget wines under $30 for Thanksgiving 2025.
Mark Lenzi
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. Whiskey Diploma Journeyman Whiskey Taster from Whiskey University
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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