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10-09-26

Here is a summary of the stories featured in the Liquor Industry News (10-09-26) collection curated by Mark Lenzi:

1. People Still Want Wine at Their Gatherings—but Gathering Is the Challenge

• Source: Wine Enthusiast (by Kate Dingwall)
• Summary: Survey findings from the “Come Over October” campaign indicate that while consumer desire to enjoy wine during social gatherings remains strong, modern social dynamics—such as changing schedules, inflation, and shifting social habits—make organizing physical gatherings the primary hurdle for wine consumption.

2. English Distillers Challenge Whisky GI

• Source: The Spirits Business (by Joe Rogers)
• Summary: Two English distillers, including Spirit of Birmingham, have filed a legal challenge against the newly established English Whisky Geographical Indication (GI). The appeal disputes the strict requirement that copper stills must be used to produce single malt whisky, arguing for broader production allowances.

3. 10 Bottles From Mexico to Try Beyond Tequila and Mezcal

• Source: VinePair (by Annie Brown Verdin)
• Summary: Highlighting the richness of Mexico’s craft spirits scene outside of mainstream tequila and mezcal, this feature showcases alternative traditional spirits and regional distillates (such as sotol, raicilla, bacanora, and Mexican whiskies/rum).

4. A French Appellation Has Died. Who Cares?

• Source: Substack
• Summary: An analysis discussing the structural issues facing France’s Appellation d’Origine Protégée (AOP) system. It examines the decline and eventual dissolution of lesser-known French wine appellations amidst changing global market demands and consumer preferences.

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