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08-19-26

Here is a summary of the featured stories in the Liquor Industry News (08-19-26) collection curated by Mark Lenzi:

Key Stories in the Roundup

1. How Did G4 Tequila Spend 10 Years Becoming an Overnight Sensation?
   • Source: Tequila Report (by Jay Baer)
   • Summary: Details the rise of G4 Tequila into Nielsen’s top 25 best-selling tequila brands in the United States. It highlights the decade-long, deliberate growth strategy and craft production methods behind its recent surge as one of the market’s fastest-growing tequila brands.
2. Maker’s Mark Announces 2026 Edition of Cellar Aged Bourbon
   • Source: Food & Wine (by David Thomas Tao)
   • Summary: Maker’s Mark unveiled the 2026 release of its highly sought-after, allocated Cellar Agedexpression. Notably, this year’s release features the highest percentage of 14-year-old bourbon in the blend to date, marking a continued evolution from their traditional practice of eschewing age statements.
3. The 12 Best Wine Estates for Tasting Pinot Noir
   • Source: Time Out (by Richard Holmes)
   • Summary: A curated guide to top international wine estates specializing in Pinot Noir—often dubbed the “heartbreak grape” due to its delicate, temperamental nature. The feature highlights premier tasting rooms and vineyards around the globe where enthusiasts can experience exceptional expressions of the varietal.
4. The Next Big Thing in Nonalcoholic Beer: Functional Ingredients
   • Source: Food & Wine
   • Summary: Examines the evolving non-alcoholic beverage category, focusing on brewers who are enhancing non-alcoholic beers with functional ingredients (such as adaptogens, electrolytes, and mood-boosting botanicals) to cater to wellness-focused consumers.

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