Liquor Industry News 11-07-26
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The "LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 11-07-26" curated by Mark Lenzi on Flipboard highlights several key trends,market impacts, and stories affecting the wine and spirits world:
- GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs and Alcohol Consumption:A study covered by the Harvard Gazette reveals that nearly half of drinkers taking GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic or Wegovy) report drinking less alcohol,particularly among those previously at risk for heavy or unhealthy consumption.
- Health Perceptions of Wine vs. Spirits: An analysis by Michael Apstein on Substack argues that public health discussions should separate wine from other alcoholic spirits, distinguishing how wine is consumed and viewed contextually despite sharing chemical alcohol content.
- Champagne Harvest Challenges: Severe weather patterns—including frost, hail, and extreme heat—slashed this year’s Champagne harvest to nearly half of the previous year's volume, raising questions about availability and pricing for the holiday season.
- The Stories Behind Famous Whiskey Brands: An exploration from Unicorn Auctions breaks down the history,myths, and real-world names behind eight major, iconic whiskey brands.
The collection includes additional stories covering shifting consumer behaviors and industry updates.
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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