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04-12-26

The Flipboard magazine “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 04-12-26,” curated by Mark Lenzi (The Wonderful World of Wine), features several key stories impacting the beverage industry:

Legal & Regulatory News

• Boston Beer Lawsuit: Boston Beer is facing a $175.5 million judgment for breach of contract claims brought by Ardagh Metal Packaging. The claim alleges the brewer failed to fulfill agreed-upon terms regarding packaging supplies.
• Home Distilling Ban Overturned: A U.S. appeals court (the 5th Circuit) has declared a 158-year-old federal ban on home distilling unconstitutional, ruling that the ban was an improper exercise of Congress’s power to tax.

Supply Chain & Distribution

• Mississippi Liquor Shortage: The state of Mississippi is experiencing severe liquor shortages, with barren shelves reported across the state. The issue is being attributed to a months-long inventory glitch within the state-run wholesale warehouse system.

Wine & Technology

• Smartphone Authenticity Checks: A German company, Kurz Scribos, has introduced a digital system that allows consumers to check the authenticity of wine bottles using a smartphone, aimed at combating counterfeit products.
• Regional Spotlight: A feature on the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy discusses its ongoing efforts to establish a unique identity and step out of the shadow of neighboring Tuscany.

Lifestyle

• Cocktail Mastery: A guide from The Manual explores the history and proper technique for making a traditional Old-Fashioned cocktail.

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