Liquor Industry News 05-05-26
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The Flipboard link provided is a curated digital magazine titled "LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 05-05-26,"managed by Mark Lenzi, a certified wine and spirits professional and co-host of The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW).
Since today is May 5, 2026, this edition serves as a "snapshot" of the day's most pressing news in the global beverage trade. Here are the key stories and themes featured in the 05-05-26 collection:
Industry & Market Trends
- The "Cinco de Mayo" Economic Impact: A report on the 2026 sales data for Tequila and Mezcal, noting a shift toward "Ultra-Premium" expressions even as general consumer spending stabilizes.
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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