Liquor Industry News 03-09-26
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Based on the Flipboard magazine "LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 03-09-26" curated by Mark Lenzi (The Wonderful World of Wine), here is a summary of the featured stories:
- Liquor Industry Week In Review: A primary update from The Wonderful World of Wine education site covering the latest trends and news in the liquor industry.
- Whiskey & Scotch Highlights:
- TX Whiskey Experiment: Coverage of a small Texas distillery’s 15th release in their "Experimental Series," which features whiskey finished in sweet wine casks from Spain.
- Highland Scotch Recommendations: A spotlight on an award-winning Highland single malt Scotch that is noted for being "super sippable" while remaining priced under $100.
- The "Sinatra" Scotch: An article from Chowhound discusses Frank Sinatra’s favorite Scotch brand, noting that it remains accessible and affordable for fans today.
- Cocktail Trends:
- Espresso Martini Variations: Advice on swapping vodka for other spirits to create a better, more complex coffee cocktail.
- Beer Trivia:
- Strange Origins: A piece from The Takeout detailing 11 beers with unusual or "gross" origin stories, contrasting the refreshing nature of the drink with its history.
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
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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