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Liquor Industry News 04-22-24
April 22, 2024
Liquor Industry News
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By: Mark C Lenzi
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04-22-2024
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
The true cost of ingredient labeling
9 Things You Should Know About Captain Morgan
How to Tell Porter and Stout Beers Apart
An Insider’s Look at 7 Potential New AVAs
Seven of the latest proposed American Viticulture Areas come from California, Washington, and Texas
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/an-insiders-look-at-7-potential-new-avas/
XO
Bacardi is relaunching Patrón XO Cafe liqueur as a limited release. Previously discontinued in 2021, the coffee liqueur is now returning due to consumer demand, the company says. Made with Patrón Silver Tequila and Arabica bean coffee sourced from the states of Veracruz and Chiapas, Patrón XO Cafe retails at $43 a $750-ml. and is bottled at 35% abv. It’s rolling out nationally in limited quantities.
Créme de Cacao vs Dark Créme de Cacao: What’s the Difference?
The bottle of chocolate liqueur lying on your bar cart is far more versatile than you’d expect.
https://www.foodandwine.com/creme-de-cacao-vs-dark-creme-de-cacao-8623325
What In Red Wine Causes Headaches?
This flavanol is called quercetin, and it is naturally present in all kinds of fruits and vegetables, including grapes. It’s considered a healthy antioxidant and is even available in supplement form. But when metabolized with alcohol, it can be problematic.
https://www.wineponder.com/splitting-the-truth-about-red-wine-headaches/
Best Red Cooking Wine: Top 5 Bottles Most Recommended By Chefs
Crimson and vibrant, red wine isn’t just a delightful beverage; it’s also a secret weapon in the culinary world.
https://studyfinds.org/best-red-cooking-wine/
Mexican Authorities Raid Home of Tequila Matchmaker Founders
Earlier this week, Mexican federal authorities carried out a raid at a home belonging to Grover and Scarlet Sanschagrin, the founders of tequila transparency advocacy site Tequila Matchmaker.
https://vinepair.com/booze-news/tequila-matchmaker-raid/
9 Things You Should Know About Captain Morgan
Famous for its namesake mascot and reputation as a college party staple, Captain Morgan was founded in Jamaica 1944 by the Seagram Company.
The true cost of ingredient labeling
To fully understand the situation, it is important to note the differences between nutritional information and ingredient labeling.
https://www.northbaybiz.com/2024/03/20/the-true-cost-of-ingredient-labeling/
The campaign to protect Prosecco: If this is sparkling wine on tap, “This is not Prosecco”
The Consortium for the Protection of Prosecco DOC has been very active for years in protecting its DOC in many ways.
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=96d3dff5-19c3-4ac7-93c8-fd00232019e3
Why Is Extra Añejo Tequila Typically So Much More Expensive?
Part of tequila’s allure is the spirit’s accessibility.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1552184/why-extra-anejo-tequila-expensive/
11 Slang Whiskey Terms You Need to Know to Avoid Being Called a “Tater”
Our guide to bourbon terms covers everything you need to know to sound like a bourbon bro.
https://www.gearpatrol.com/drinks/how-to-talk-bourbon/
Wild grape vines of Easter Island identified
Wild vines that were found on Easter Island (Rapa Nui) have now been identified following genetic studies, confirming intentions to make wine on the island in the 19th century.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/04/wild-grape-vines-of-easter-island-identified/
Jamie Foxx launches ‘Brown Sugar Blend’ whiskey
Actor Jamie Foxx joins the ranks of celebrity spirits ventures with a surprisingly affordable, cinnamon flavored BSB (Brown Sugar Blend) whiskey.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/04/jamie-foxx-launches-brown-sugar-blend-whiskey/
New Baileys
Diageo has released Baileys S’mores, a seasonal spinoff from the Irish cream liqueur brand. The extension is at 17% abv and made with chocolate, graham cracker, and toasted marshmallow flavors. Baileys S’mores is now available across the U.S. for a limited time carrying a suggested price of $25 a 750-ml. Last year, Baileys was at an estimated 1.5 million cases in the U.S., according to Impact Databank.
The Best Way To Store Gin And How Long You Can Expect It To Last
Gin is a classic spirit to keep stored in your home.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1555325/best-way-store-gin-how-long-lasts/
Black Vs White Russian Cocktails: What’s The Difference?
With a simple shift from two ingredients to three, a modern classic emerges.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1554844/black-vs-white-russian-cocktails-difference/
Cindy Crawford creates Casamigas Jalapeño Tequila
Supermodel Cindy Crawford and the founders of Casamigos, including George Clooney, have created a jalapeño-flavoured Tequila called Casamigas.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2024/04/cindy-crawford-creates-casamigas-jalapeno-tequila/
A Look at Why It’s Impossible to Find Most Canadian Wines in the United States
Others explained that importing Canadian wines into the U.S. was simply too difficult: There are too many rules and hoops to jump through, and at the end of the day, selling wine in the United States just wasn’t worth it.
Scientists launch wine bottle washing project in Finger Lakes, New York
Glass scientists in New York State are studying ways to wash and reuse wine bottles in order to mitigate rising costs for Finger Lakes producers.
The Wine Term Some Sommeliers Ditched ‘Minerality’ For
On the other hand, scientists aren’t 100% sure that minerality is even a real thing; they’re pretty sure it isn’t.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1556281/sommeliers-wine-term-electricity-minerality/
How to Tell Porter and Stout Beers Apart
The two styles may be similar, but there are ways to tell these malt-forward beers apart.
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https://www.foodandwine.com/porters-vs-stouts-8628354
What Makes Tennessee Whiskey Unique (It’s Not Just Where It’s Made)
To complicate things even more, sometimes a bourbon isn’t a bourbon, especially when it’s made in Tennessee.
https://www.mashed.com/1557014/what-makes-tennessee-whiskey-unique/
What Riddling Actually Means In Wine Terminology
Enjoying a nice glass of wine after work doesn’t require a degree in oenology, but the little details behind a glass of vino are what make the mysterious art of winemaking so interesting.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1557869/what-riddling-means-wine/
What is Americans’ favorite wine? Survey looks into US wine habits, preferences
A new survey from YouGov took a look at Americans’ wine habits, from frequency to preferences to the most-loved wine among wine drinkers.
Lessons from the Bud Light Boycott, One Year Later
Taking a social stance has become a rite of passage for contemporary brands that are hoping to resonate with younger, more socially-conscious audiences.
https://hbr.org/2024/03/lessons-from-the-bud-light-boycott-one-year-later
New Ste. Michelle
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates has introduced a new Founders Series under its Columbia Crest brand. Sourced from the Columbia Crest estate vineyard as well as other sources in the Horse Heaven Hills AVA, the new range is aimed at the on-premise, where it’s targeted to sell at $15 by-the-glass. It includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Chardonnay bottlings. Additionally, Ste. Michelle has promoted Guy Barnes to head winemaker of Columbia Crest. Barnes has been working on Columbia Crest brands such as H3, Liquid Light, and Intrinsic for 18 years, most recently focused on white winemaking.
14 Irish Cream Liqueurs, Ranked Worst To Best
Ever since Baileys hit shelves in the 1970s, Irish creams have found huge success as a cocktail and cooking ingredient, and as a cordial to be enjoyed neat or poured over ice.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1559020/irish-cream-liqueurs-ranked/
Here’s Exactly How Many Bubbles Are in a Glass of Champagne
A fun fact for the ages.
https://www.foodandwine.com/champagne-bubbles-8628523
Champagne’s Nearly Forgotten Still Wines Are on the Rise
Officially Coteaux Champenois since 1974, these wines and their takes on terroir are nothing new yet were all but forgotten—until the past couple of decades.
https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/wine/coteaux-champenois/
Is It Worth Investing In A Kegerator? We Asked 2 Brewing Experts
Owning a beer kegerator is the great ambition of college kids and cool dads everywhere, but the price tag may leave you wondering if it’s worth it. Mashed spoke with two brewing experts to get to the bottom of the barrel, so to speak.
https://www.mashed.com/1558355/are-kegerators-worth-it-brewing-experts/
What is a Gose style beer? All about this unique drink
Get to know this sour, tart, salty beer.
https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/what-is-a-gose-style-beer/
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