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Liquor Industry News 06-12-23

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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*, SWS, OWE, IWM*

06-12-2023

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Why You Should Stop Being Afraid of Sulfur in Wine

How Dirty Are Beer Taps?

Nipping litter in the bud

E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch Bourbon: The Ultimate Bottle Guide

E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch Bourbon is a premium spirit that has garnered accolades and respect from bourbon enthusiasts and critics alike.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1286306/eh-taylor-jr-small-batch-bourbon-ultimate-bottle-guide/

How The Tasting Experience Differs Between Sweet And Dry Wines

It all comes down to one key factor: acidity.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1293026/tasting-experience-differs-sweet-dry-wines/

What Are Hops? A Beginner’s Guide

Whether you’re a die-hard hops lover or a beer beginner, here’s a primer on everything you need to know.

https://www.winemag.com/2023/05/22/what-are-hops/

New beer category ‘fresh ale’ is introduced

A new beer category, named ‘fresh ale’ has been created by Otter Brewery to bridge the gap between craft beer, cask ale and lager

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/05/new-beer-category-fresh-ale-is-introduced/

Love Letter to Emilia Romagna

This region is “in the news” this past week due to catastrophic floods and rainfall that hit the region hard

https://verovino.com/vero-blog/2023/5/20/visit-emilia-romagna-italy-wine-food-history

What your taste in wine reveals about your personality, hobbies and career

A survey of 2,000 American adults who drink wine regularly looked at the personality differences based on respondents’ favorite style of wine and found that those who enjoy red wine said they’re introverts (48%), while respondents who enjoy sparkling wine, are the most likely to be outgoing, identifying as extroverts (40%).

https://studyfinds.org/wine-personality/

Does Beer Expire? Here’s How To Extend The Life Of Your Beer

Because no one likes a flat beer.

https://www.delish.com/kitchen-tools/a43941295/does-beer-expire/

Buying Booze? New Amazon Technology Will Scan Your Palm to Check ID

A recent tech development could put ID verification in the palm of your hand.

https://vinepair.com/booze-news/amazon-one-age-verification/

Italy floods cause vineyard destruction

Producers in Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany have shared how the recent extreme weather in Northern Italy has caused damage to their vineyards.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/05/italy-floods-cause-vineyard-destruction/

Alluring, classic, glamorous: the history of the martini cocktail

The martini cocktail has existed in a range of guises throughout its ice-cold, crisp life.

https://theconversation.com/alluring-classic-glamorous-the-history-of-the-martini-cocktail-195913

Scotch vs. Whiskey: What’s the Difference?

A crash course on everything you need to know about this golden nectar.

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/cooking/a43878420/scotch-vs-whiskey/

An Unprecedented Frost Destroyed Much of New York’s Wine Crop. What’s Next?

In the early hours of May 18th, temperatures across the northeast plummeted below freezing—breaking all records and putting New York State crops at risk. New York is the third-largest wine producing region in the U.S., and the damage is still being assessed. Still, many are already calling it the worst freeze the state has seen in decades.

https://www.winemag.com/2023/05/23/frost-destroys-new-york-wine-region/

How The Noble Rot Fungus Helps Produce A Rare, Highly Palatable Wine

The fungus is commonly called “noble rot,” but its scientific name is botrytis, or more specifically, botrytis cinerea.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1294267/how-noble-rot-fungus-helps-produce-rare-highly-palatable-wine/

What Is an Allocated Bourbon and Why Is This Even a Thing?

Or, why it’s nearly impossible to get the next Pappy Van Winkle

https://www.insidehook.com/article/booze/what-is-allocated-bourbon

New Bourbon

Four-time NBA Champion and two-time MVP Stephen Curry is entering the spirits industry with the upcoming launch of Gentleman’s Cut Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Gentleman’s Cut has signed a national distribution agreement with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, and will retail at $80. To create the brand, Curry’s SC30 Inc partnered with John Schwartz (owner of Amuse Bouche Winery in Napa Valley) to form a joint venture with Kentucky’s Boone County Distilling Co. Distilled in 500-gallon copper pot stills, the whiskey is aged five to seven years in charred new white oak barrels.

After the Fall of the Berlin Wall, a Divided Wine Scene Comes Together

In the wine industry, the scene was quite the opposite, ironically. Under the Soviet system wine had become a commodity.

https://www.winemag.com/2023/05/26/berlin-wall-wine/

How Corona Made Cinco De Mayo An American Holiday

In America Cinco de Mayo has evolved to become one of the country’s largest drinking holidays.

https://vinepair.com/wine-blog/how-corona-made-cinco-de-mayo-an-american-holiday/

The Main Reason Wine By The Glass Is So Expensive At Restaurants

If you study a restaurant’s wine list, you might notice that the bottles are priced significantly higher than in wine or liquor stores.

https://www.thedailymeal.com/1296375/main-reason-wine-glass-expensive-restaurants/

Everything to know about the MGAs

MGA is an addendum that may occur on certain Barolos. Short for Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva – it denotes a more specific part of the region – you could also think of it as Barolo’s version of a Cru, except it does not necessarily denote a single vineyard.

https://westgarthwines.com/blogs/news/everything-to-know-about-the-mgas

Which countries drink the most wine? Ask Decanter

World wine consumption likely dipped last year as higher prices contributed to people uncorking fewer bottles, a recent report has said, but which country drank the most?

https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/which-countries-drink-the-most-wine-ask-decanter-456922/

The RFT’s Guide to Visiting Missouri’s Wineries

Learn all the secrets to the perfect Augusta or Hermann winery trip

https://www.riverfronttimes.com/st-louis-guides/the-rfts-guide-to-visiting-missouris-wineries-40120063

Why You Should Stop Being Afraid of Sulfur in Wine

The idea that sulfites in wine is why you have a headache in the morning after downing a bottle the night before is much, much more modern

https://www.winemag.com/2023/05/24/sulfur-in-wine/

What Is Peat And What Does It Have To Do With Scotch?

You may have heard the term peat to describe a smoky flavor in liquor, but just what exactly is the stuff?

https://www.mashed.com/1296434/what-peat-what-does-have-with-scotch/

The Legendary Origin Of Barrel Aging Bourbon

Bourbon has a rich history intertwined with the use of barrels.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1292336/legendary-origin-barrel-aging-bourbon/

The Mistake To Avoid When You Crack Open A Wine List

Selecting a wine that will complement your meal is basically Fine Dining 101.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1293273/mistake-avoid-when-crack-open-wine-list/

Nipping litter in the bud

Boston has already taken steps to phase out the mini bottles of alcohol that are preferred by teens, litterbugs, and drunk drivers. Now it should take the policy citywide.

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/05/30/opinion/boston-litter-alcohol-nips-bottles/

Rod Stewart launches own whisky brand

Bottles of the Maggie May rocker’s new Wolfie’s Whisky, made at Loch Lomond distillery, will hit the shelves next month.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/05/rod-stewart-launches-own-whisky/

The most Instagrammed vineyards in the world have been revealed

The list of the most Instagrammed vineyards has been revealed by a travel company, which has taken data on the wine estates that are consistently hashtagged in posts.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/05/the-most-instagrammed-vineyards-in-the-world-have-been-revealed/

Why more foam makes for the best beer-drinking experience—and always has

What makes for the ultimate beer drinking experience

https://phys.org/news/2023-05-foam-beer-drinking-experienceand.html

When To Use Coffee Vs. Espresso In Your Favorite Caffeinated Cocktails

Coffee and alcohol — beloved as beverages separately, but a duo that shines together, too.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1294780/when-use-coffee-espresso-caffeinated-cocktails/

The 25 Best Bourbon Brands, Ranked

This is a lineup of true bourbon winners, and we’re excited to share it with you.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1296323/best-bourbon-brands-ranked/

7 Ways Ordering Wine Is Like Buying Art, According to Experts

These pro tips will help you make a wise investment every time.

https://www.veranda.com/luxury-lifestyle/a44079727/how-ordering-wine-is-like-buying-art/

Decoding Wine Labels: What Grand Cru Can Tell You About Its Origin

Picking up a bottle of wine can feel a bit intimidating, particularly if the label is written entirely in French.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1303378/decoding-wine-labels-what-grand-cru-tell-about-origin/

Mapped & Ranked: The States With the Most Craft Breweries in 2022

The brewing industry continues to evolve and grow as brewers move past early pandemic struggles.

https://vinepair.com/articles/map-states-most-craft-breweries/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=26c0c79b00-June_02_2023&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-26c0c79b00-38937345&mc_cid=26c0c79b00&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

What Does ‘Appassimento’ Mean in Wine?

Appassimento translates to “fading” or “withering” in Italian and refers to a winemaking process where dried grapes, instead of fresh grapes, are fermented.

https://www.winemag.com/2023/05/31/what-is-appassimento/

How Dirty Are Beer Taps?

Possible contamination goes WAY beyond the tap.

https://www.delish.com/food-news/a44003952/are-beer-taps-dirty/

Industry slams powdered beer concept

The Bavarian beer industry has responded to the development of the world’s first powdered beer that is being created in East Germany-based Klosterbrauerei Neuzelle.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/06/industry-slams-powdered-beer-concept/

The ‘Wine Float’ Is the Frozen Cocktail of the Summer

Stirring frozé with a popsicle was fun, but this summer is for chilled wine floats.

https://lifehacker.com/the-wine-float-is-the-frozen-cocktail-of-the-summer-1850488515

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Join a Wine Club

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