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10-06-26

Here is a summary of the news stories featured in Mark Lenzi’s Liquor Industry News (10-06-26) collection on Flipboard:

1. Top-Rated Budget Bourbon

• World’s Best Bourbon for $25: A bottled-in-bond Kentucky bourbon priced around $25 earned a Gold Outstanding medal and 98 points at the 2026 International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC), outperforming spirits costing ten to twenty times as much. (Source: Food & Wine)

2. Beer Industry Trends & Highlights

• Best Affordable Beers Beyond the Classics: An evaluation of top budget beer brands that punch above their price point, offering quality flavor profiles alternative to standard dive-bar choices like Pabst Blue Ribbon or Miller Lite.(Source: Tasting Table)

3. Innovation & Research

• Whisky Making in Space: A joint Scottish-Japanese research initiative involving engineers and researchers is studying the physics and chemical reactions of whisky production in zero-gravity environments. Findings are expected to offer insights into fluid dynamics and potential medical manufacturing applications. (Source: The Spirits Business)

4. Wine Region Profiles

• Virginia Wine Documentary: A new documentary highlights Virginia’s growing wine industry, showcasing local winemakers, vineyards, and the region’s evolving reputation in craft wine production. (Source: Alexandria Living Magazine)

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