Liquor Industry News 07-16-25
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The article compiles recent news from the liquor and wine industry. Key highlights include:
- New Release: James B Beam Distilling has released a seven-year-old Old Grand-Dad Bourbon.
- Global Alcohol Trends: A report indicates a 1% decline in global alcohol volumes in 2024, mainly driven by decreases in the US and China. However, Tequila and no-alcohol beer are showing emerging growth.
- US Wine Industry Impact: The U.S. wine industry's economic impact has reached $323 billion, supporting family wineries.
- Health Claims: A Korean rheumatologist suggests a link between alcohol-free beer and gout, while a study connects fermentation and traditional alcoholic beverages to the development of complex societies.
- Previous News: The article also provides links to prior daily liquor industry news summaries.
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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