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10-31-26

Here is a summary of the top stories featured in the Liquor Industry News (10-31-26) collection curated by The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW):

• How Aging Whiskey in Red Wine Casks Affects Flavor
  • Source: Unicorn Auctions
  • Summary: An exploration of secondary cask maturation, examining how finishing whiskey in red wine barrels (such as techniques used by brands like Angel’s Envy) impacts flavor profiles, adding fruit-forward notes and complexity.
• 8 Rhône Valley Red Wines That Deliver Big Flavor Without a Big Price Tag
  • Source: Food & Wine (Ray Isle)
  • Summary: A guide highlighting affordable French red wines from the Rhône Valley—ranging from Northern Rhône Syrah to Southern blends—that offer robust, fall-friendly flavors on a budget.
• Blade and Bow Releases 82.1% ABV 30-Year-Old Bourbon
  • Source: The Spirits Business (Miona Madsen)
  • Summary: Diageo’s historic Stitzel-Weller Distillery introduced the second release in its exclusive Blade and Bow 30-Year-Old bourbon collection, notable for its cask-strength 82.1% ABV.
• Rioja’s 2026 Vintage to Leave 30 Million Litre Wine Glut
  • Source: The Drinks Business
  • Summary: Reports indicate that Rioja’s 2026 harvest is projected to result in a massive 30-million-litre surplus, presenting ongoing supply and market balance challenges for the region.

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