Liquor Industry News 07-10-26

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Here is a summary of the top stories featured in Mark Lenzi's curated Flipboard magazine, Liquor Industry News:

• Highest-Scoring Tequilas of 2026 (So Far): An article from The Tequila Report sheds light on how they rate tequilas, sharing insider insights and a breakdown of the top-performing tequilas that have earned the highest scores this year.
• The "Heavy Bottle" Illusion: Writing for Substack, Sandra E. Taylor dives into the consumer psychology of beverage packaging. She explains how thick, heavy-bottomed glass bottles trick our brains into instantly assuming a product is "premium," complicating sustainability and packaging choices in the industry.
• Why You Should Order the Cheapest Wine on the Menu: A feature in Food & Wine dispels the old advice of never ordering the absolute cheapest wine out of fear of looking cheap or getting low quality. The piece argues that the lowest-priced bottle is often carefully selected and surprises diners by punching well above its weight class.
• The 20 Best Vodkas for 2026: VinePair outlines its definitive list of the absolute best vodkas on the market right now, ranking top bottles based on taste, versatility, and value.