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The Flipboard magazine “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 02-21-26,” curated by Mark Lenzi (The Wonderful World of Wine), features a collection of articles focusing on current trends, spirits, and bar culture.
The key stories include:
- Consumer Trends: An analysis from Wine-Searcher regarding “A Year of Scanning,” which provides data-driven insights into what global consumers are actually buying and drinking.
- Spirit Trends & Controversies: A look at the booming popularity of Cristalino Tequila (aged tequila filtered through charcoal to become clear) and the debate among bartenders about its impact on the category’s future.
- Whisky & Gin:
- An exploration of the “new wave” of Japanese whisky distilleries as the industry faces increased competition and new regulations.
- A spotlight on Old Tom Gin, recommending it be served in a specific 150-year-old classic cocktail (the Martinez).
- Cocktails: A feature on the Bensonhurst, a modern classic rye whiskey cocktail with Italian influences (Cynar and Maraschino).
- Hospitality Advice: A guide from a former bartender on how patrons can get “regular” treatment and better service even on their first visit to a bar.
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