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Liquor Industry News 04-17-23
April 17, 2023
Liquor Industry News
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*, SWS, OWE, IWM*
04-17-2023
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
All The Wines You Shouldn’t Cook With
Is Your Tequila Full of Shit?
Boston talks of banning tiny bottles of booze
How to Tell If Your Wine Is Fortified
Unlike regular table wines, fortified wines can pack a punch. But how do you know if your wine’s fortified?
https://www.terravenos.com/trellis/how-to-know-if-wine-is-fortified
The Fiery Wine Bottle Hack You Should Absolutely Skip
However, possibly the most reckless hack for opening wine bottles is a method involving fire — and it’s as risky and unnecessary as it sounds.
https://www.mashed.com/1238664/the-fiery-wine-bottle-hack-you-should-absolutely-skip/
Why Is Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon So Rare?
Tracking down a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle bourbon is kind of like winning the alcohol lottery.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1239904/pappy-van-winkle-rare/
Journey to Restart American Heritage Grapes
TerraVox implements sustainable, ethical and adaptable winemaking practices—and credits Indigenous people for their foundational agricultural philosophies which were erased from history due to several laws forbidding the commercialization of native grapes back in the 30’s
https://www.dallaswinechick.com/terravox-begins-journey-to-restart-american-heritage-grapes/
New Goslings RTD
Bermuda-based rum producer Goslings is launching three flavored variants of its RTD based on the country’s official cocktail, the Dark ‘n Stormy. Beginning this month and rolling out through April, the new RTDs come in three flavors, Pineapple, Mango, and Black Cherry, joining the original, which launched in 2012, in a revamped can. They’re made with Goslings Black Seal Rum, along with Goslings Stormy Ginger Beer. The Dark ‘n Stormy lineup is at 7% abv and is available nationwide and online, retailing for $11 a 4-pack.
A Quick Guide to Italian Sparkling Wine
When you think of Italian sparkling wine the first that comes to mind is most likely Prosecco however, that doesn’t even scratch the surface of what Italy has to offer when it comes to bubbles.
https://americadomani.com/a-quick-guide-to-italian-sparkling-wine/
10 Things You Should Know About Robert Mondavi Winery
The man behind the label is an icon in the American wine industry, especially through his impact in introducing California wines to a global audience. Read on for 10 more things you should know about Robert Mondavi Winery.
Nerello Mascalese 101: A Must-Try Italian Wine
If you’re a fan of Italian wines, you need to try the Nerello Mascalese grape variety
https://www.winewithpaige.com/nerello-mascalese/
The Chartreuse ‘Shortage’ Won’t Be Ending Any Time Soon — Here’s Why
The Chartreuse “shortage” people may be noticing has religious origins and, unlike other modern-day shortages, this one won’t be going away any time soon.
New Ciroc
Diageo has launched Cîroc Honey Melon, the latest limited time offering from the vodka brand. The 35% abv spirit is infused with honey and melon flavors and comes in an opaque emerald-colored bottle. The vodka launch is backed by “No Reservations Needed,” an ad campaign reimagining and diversifying the country club lifestyle. Cîroc Honey Melon is rolling out and now will hit shelves in April for a suggested price of $30 a 750-ml. while supplies last. Last year, Cîroc was at 1.37 million cases in the U.S., according to Impact Databank.
Wine’s Great Replacement Theory(s)? or “Don’t look up”
At least four other variables lower the likelihood of personal alcohol consumption, and especially wine:
http://winegourd.blogspot.com/2023/03/wines-great-replacement-theorys-or-dont.html
Third Party, Fourth Tier? How Delivery Services Are Changing Alcohol Sales
Have third-party delivery services such as Drizly and Instacart ever been more in demand?
Native Grapes Finding A Home In Missouri
In Missouri, the challenge to make and market fine wine would be difficult even if he were relying on the usual suspects – Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and the like.
https://signaturewines.us/native-grapes-finding-a-home-in-missouri/
New Scheid
Monterey, California’s Scheid Family Wines has released Fog & Light Vintage Reserve Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon. This is the first nationally launched wine from Scheid to come from Paso Robles and is made by Dave Nagengast, a vintner with Scheid for over 20 years. The current release is from the 2020 vintage and is at 14.5% abv. Fog & Light is rolling out now to select retailers across the U.S. for a suggested price of $39 a bottle.
Every food & drink mentioned by The Beatles in songs
See if you can guess the track as we travel across the universe to explore every food & drink mentioned in songs by the Beatles.
What Are Bitters? A Guide to a Crucial Cocktail Component
But what are these drops of flavor and why do bartenders use them? Here, experts break down the bitter basics.
https://www.winemag.com/2023/03/28/what-are-bitters/
Italy’s Northern Whites
Northeastern Italy is steeped in history, with invaders and tradesmen passing through the region on their way to Rome or Venice.
https://www.geralddboydonwine.com/2023/03/italys-northern-whites.html
If You Like Tequila and Mezcal, Then It’s Time You Get To Know Sotol
Sotol is made from the desert spoon plant rather than agave. The desert spoon grows all over Mexico and the Southwestern United States, and it creates a flowery, easy drinking spirit.
https://coolmaterial.com/food-drink/los-magos-sotol/
Buffalo Trace Uses A Lot More Corn In Its Bourbon Than You Might Expect
A certain amount of corn is expected in every bottle of bourbon.
The Great Chardonnay Debate: To Butter or Not to Butter?
But it’s when the volume gets turned up on the ML in other growing conditions (a key factor in that infamous butteriness) that things become controversial.
https://www.winemag.com/2023/03/31/chardonnay-butter-debate/
What Is The Mega Purple Additive In Wine?
But there are some additives — known to insiders as Mega Purple (and the lesser used Ultra Red) — that winemakers can include in bottles without needing to disclose the fact.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1244297/mega-purple-wine-additive/
What makes wine kosher?
Jewish News asked the experts how to know which wine is kosher for Passover.
https://www.jewishphoenix.com/read/what-makes-wine-kosher/
What Is the Three-Tier System?
Developed by state lawmakers in the wake of repeal of Prohibition in the 1930s, the “Three-Tier System” is defined by two important regulatory mechanisms that are written into a state’s alcohol laws.
https://www.three-tiersystem.com/the-system
New Zonin
Zonin1821 is set to release Zonin Coastal Lemon Spritz across the U.S. on April 1. The spritz blends Zonin’s sparkling wine with lemon flavoring in a move inspired by the Italian aperitif Limoncello. The bottled spritz will be available in both 200-ml. and 750-ml. bottles, with suggested retail prices of $6 and $18, respectively. The release joins Zonin’s Prosecco and Prosecco Rosé in the brand’s sparkling portfolio.
Bottle Shock: Fact vs. Fiction
As with any movie based on a true story, you may be asking yourself, how true is it? We’ll break down for you what is fact and what got the Hollywood treatment.
https://www.napavalley.com/blog/bottle-shock-movie-fact-vs-fiction/
What Is Whiskey Fungus and Why Is It Taking Over These Tennessee Counties?
To learn more about whiskey fungus and the specifics on the situation in Lincoln County, VinePair tapped whiskey pro Jose Guzman, bar manager of NYC’s Flatiron Room.
Georgian grape varieties: In an ancient league of their own
Georgian wine is best known for the qvevri clay pots used by some of its most celebrated producers.
https://worldoffinewine.com/homepage-featured-articles/georgian-grape-varieties-guide
Uncorked: What’s the difference between new and old world wine?
When it comes to wine, there are so many different terms thrown around that it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
https://www.independent.co.uk/wine/wine-new-old-world-difference-b2310817.html
Great Barrington MA denies beer and wine license to Price Chopper/Market 32 for second time
Board member Eric Gabriel, who voted against the store’s first attempt to get the license, reiterated again that he doesn’t think it’s a good idea to sell alcohol in large supermarkets, among other issues.
Liquor store owners propose changes to Rhode Island’s ‘bottle bill’
He’d like the bill to create centralized redemption centers easing the burden on small business owners like himself.
Will nutrition and ingredient lists on wine labels boost sales?
Winemakers can’t talk about health on labels, but there is a worthy argument arising on how they can (and should) talk about ingredients and calories. Kathleen Willcox reports.
Wine and Health: Facts and Myth
Although wine has been a part of human culture for thousands of years, and its health benefits have been celebrated by many around the world, it is important to separate the facts from the myths surrounding wine and its impact on health
https://bcwinetrends.com/2023/03/29/wine-and-health-facts-and-myth/
Five Traits of the World’s Most Expensive Wines
What do the most expensive wines have in common? It turns out, they’re more similar than you might think.
https://winefolly.com/tips/5-traits-of-the-worlds-most-expensive-wines/
What advantages does drinking light wine have?
For many families, light wine is a dinnertime staple, but like many nicer things in life, it also has certain benefits.
https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/food/what-advantages-does-drinking-light-wine-have/
Sherry Vs Port: What’s The Difference?
Sherry and port share plenty of similarities.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1242504/sherry-vs-port-whats-the-difference/
A Ph.D. in Sensory Science Explains How to Improve Your Tasting Abilities
Once we understand our ability to taste and hone in on our sense of smell, it can create a platform to take tasting to a new level.
https://www.winemag.com/2023/03/29/how-a-super-taster-tastes-wine/
Alcohols You Should Never Put In The Freezer
With that in mind, we compiled a list of various types of alcohols best kept above 32 degrees Fahrenheit, and present those alcohols you should never put in the freezer.
https://www.mashed.com/1242273/alcohols-should-never-put-freezer/
What Is N/A Wine, Anyway?
The category has evolved from dealcoholized versions of familiar wines into freewheeling products that defy easy classification. Here are the bottles worth seeking out.
https://punchdrink.com/articles/nonalcoholic-wine-recommendations/
Diageo to Close Maryland Production Facility, Cut Nearly 100 Jobs
Nearly five years after it opened, Diageo will cease the majority of production later this spring at what was its first Guinness production brewery in the U.S. since 1954.
https://www.brewbound.com/news/diageo-to-close-guinness-brewery-in-maryland-cut-nearly-100-jobs/
New Harveys
Sherry brand Harveys will release its first new expression in almost 100 years. Following a successful launch in Canada and the U.K., Harveys will bring its new Medium Dry Sherry to the U.S. It’s made from a blend of different Amontillado Sherries aged in Criaderas and Soleras for four years on American oak. Retailing for $20 a 750-ml., Harveys Medium Dry will launch in select markets this spring and nationwide in the fall. Harveys is imported to the U.S. by González Byass USA.
10 Things You Should Know About Allagash Brewery
While Allagash has remained true to its signature brew, it has expanded its lineup over the years with some seriously creative beers as well
US states that drink most alcohol
New data has revealed which US states consume the most alcohol, with California coming out on top
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2023/04/us-states-that-drink-most-alcohol/
Are Wine Pours Shrinking?
And how much wine is in ‘a glass of wine,’ anyway?
https://www.sarasotamagazine.com/eat-and-drink/2023/04/are-wine-pours-shrinking
What Marlborough’s New Wine Map Says About Its Future
One way it’s doing this is through a newly released map, the first of its kind to detail Marlborough’s subregional differences.
https://www.winemag.com/2023/04/05/marlborough-wine-map/
Everything you wish you (didn’t) know about histamine
The wine industry has set international limits for histamine content of between 2 and 10 milligrams per liter for wine to be fit for human consumption.
https://winesofromania.com/en/everything-you-wish-you-knew-about-histamine/
Grey Goose Debuts Ready-To-Serve Martini
Grey Goose, part of the Bacardi portfolio, is launching a Martini in a bottle. The new Grey Goose Classic Martini Cocktail is a ready-to-serve entry that contains eight to ten servings a 750-ml. It’s made with Grey Goose vodka, dry French vermouth, and orange bitters. Available nationwide in the U.S. and on the brand’s website, the Grey Goose Classic Martini Cocktail is rolling out in 375-ml. and 750-ml. options for $17 and $30, respectively. Grey Goose was at 2.6 million cases in the U.S. last year, according to Impact Databank.
Jennifer Lopez launches Delola Spritzes
Hollywood actress, singer and dancer Jennifer Lopez has launched a range of premium spirit-based ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails named Delola.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/04/jennifer-lopez-launches-delola-spritzes/
All The Wines You Shouldn’t Cook With
These wines are for sipping, not cooking.
https://www.redbookmag.com/food-recipes/entertaining/g43466041/all-the-wines-you-shouldnt-cook-with/
Meet Aravelle, a New Riesling Hybrid 42 Years in the Making
First developed by Reisch at the school of Integrative Plant Science within Cornell University’s College of Agriculture in 1981, Aravelle is one of the longest tested and best studied of the 14 new varieties Reisch and his team have released over the years
https://www.winemag.com/2023/04/04/aravelle-new-riesling-hybrid/
How to Make the Stunning Artisanal Ice All Over Social Media
Fancy clear ice melts in every corner of the internet these days
https://www.winemag.com/2023/04/03/how-to-make-artisanal-ice/
This Proposed Italian Law Might Shake Up How You Order Drinks In Italy
Planning a wine tour in Tuscany this year? If so, you might want to brush up on how to pronounce those varietals you’ll be tasting — and the foods you’ll pair them with.
https://vinepair.com/booze-news/proposed-italian-law-prohibits-foreign-language/
Bottle battle: Boston talks of banning tiny bottles of booze
Boston City Councilor Ricardo Arroyo has proposed banning city liquor stores from selling the bottles that hold from 50 to 100 milliliters (1.7 to 3.4 fluid ounces), which he says would address both alcohol abuse and excessive litter.
Constellation Brands Bypasses Stores to Boost High-End Liquor Sales
Certainly, D2C alcohol sales have increased since pre-pandemic.
Is Your Tequila Full of Shit?
An estimated 70 percent of all tequila contains undisclosed additives, like vanilla extract and aspartame. One couple is on a mission to change that.
https://punchdrink.com/articles/additive-free-tequila-brands-agave-spirits/
Prosecco: Everything You Need To Know About The Wildly Popular Italian Sparkler
Your ultimate guide to all things Prosecco
https://www.delish.com/uk/food-news/a43160310/prosecco/
Argentina Had One of Its Smallest Grape Harvests in Its History—Here’s What That Means
The country’s National Institute of Viticulture estimates a 21% decrease in production from last year, while some local producers have lost more than 50% of their grapes.
https://www.winemag.com/2023/04/06/argentina-smallest-grape-harvests/
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Liquor Industry News 04-03-23
April 3, 2023
Liquor Industry News
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
By: Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*, SWS, OWE, IWM*
04-03-2023
Liquor Industry Week In Review
The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
This Weeks Highlights:
New Products
How Chat GPT Can Assist Consumers in Buying Wine
DIY Wine Gift Basket Rules to Live By
Ending The Three-Tier System
10 Things You Should Know About Kendall-Jackson
The brand was founded in 1982 by Jess Jackson, who replaced pear and walnut trees with Chardonnay grapevines on an 80-acre orchard he purchased north of Napa Valley.
Why young people apparently don’t drink wine these days: a summary
If you haven’t been reading about the dire forecasts for the future of the wine industry, or listening to podcasts about it, then you must currently be living under a rock.
http://winegourd.blogspot.com/2023/03/why-young-people-apparently-dont-drink.html
MISSOURI HAS AN INCREASED INTEREST IN WINE (LISTEN)
The state’s over 130 wineries are convincing residents to consume locally.
https://www.missourinet.com/2023/03/14/missouri-has-an-increased-interest-in-wine/
COORS LIGHT INTRODUCES NEW BEER-FLAVORED COORS-ICLES TO BRING THE CHILL WHEN COLLEGE BASKETBALL HEATS UP
Coors-icles, non-alcoholic beer-flavored popsicles, to make sure fans 21+ stay chill when things get heated this March.
Sunny with a Chance of Flowers Announces Launch of “Bubbly Rosé”
Burgeoning Brand from Scheid Family Wines Poised for Continued Growth in the “Better For You” Space
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/newreleases/article/268310
What should you drink on airplanes?
It is well-documented that passengers experience a subdued sense of taste when flying, but there is one cocktail that won’t be comprised when you’re up in the air, according to scientific research.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/03/what-should-you-drink-on-aeroplanes/
ChatGPT just passed three of the Master Sommelier theory exams
OpenAI’s ChatGPT continues to confound with its seemingly endless scope – including passing three levels of the infamously tricky Master Sommelier exam.
Producers of Vegan and Sustainable Wines Need to Break the TTB Approval Barrier for Access to Innovative Additives
American wineries are looking for ways to capture the attention and hearts of younger consumers.
DIY Wine Gift Basket Rules to Live By
Not sure where to begin? We talked to the pros to learn how to build the best at-home wine basket possible. The answers are in!
https://www.winemag.com/2023/03/13/diy-wine-gift-basket/
Pregnancy and Motherhood Could Revolutionize Wine if We Let It
But the irony is, pregnant women could be considered some of the wine industry’s sharpest analysts and we may be hindering the potential of mothers at all stages. Instead of sidelining or isolating motherhood from the field, we might consider its potential to unlock new ways to understand wine.
https://www.winemag.com/2023/03/13/pregnancy-motherhood-wine/
Defining Italian Wine
Why is Italian wine different than wine from France, or from my birthplace California, or from any other grape-growing region? What is the emotional connection to Italian wine? What makes that 750-milliliter serving of italianità so irresistible to oenophiles worldwide?
https://winejournal.robertparker.com/defining-italian-wine
WINE & CALORIES
A balanced diet is the key element for a healthy lifestyle, and calories are not the only thing that should be considered, the diet should be seen as a whole.
https://www.wineinmoderation.eu/moderation/wine-and-calories
We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s the Most Overrated Bourbon? (2023)
With that in mind, we asked bartenders and beverage professionals which bourbons they think are the most overrated. Here’s what they said.
Martini reveals generational drinking shift
New research by Bacardi-owned Martini has revealed record numbers of young adults are switching to low-and-no.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2023/03/martini-reveals-generational-drinking-shift/
ChatGPT, Wine Writing, and Sommelier Education
Those are all expected and understandable reactions to any disruptive technology that appears poised to make a significant impact on society.
https://www.vinography.com/2023/03/chatgpt-wine-writing-and-sommelier-education
Bubbly? Full-bodied and red? Zesty and white? Your favorite wine types, explained
All the primary types of wine (and everything you need to know about them)
https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/types-of-wine-guide/
Absolut debuts vodka made to shot
Pernod Ricard-owned Absolut has introduced a trio of new bottlings, including the first in a series of vodkas made for shots.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2023/03/absolut-debuts-new-range-of-vodkas/
What’s the Difference Between a Hazy IPA and New England IPA?
When it comes to differentiating between the terms, it’s all a matter of marketing
What A Wine’s ‘Brut’ And ‘Sec’ Labels Mean For Its Sweetness
Whether a bottle of champagne has a brut or sec label depends on its sugar content.
https://www.thedailymeal.com/1229927/what-a-wines-brut-and-sec-labels-mean-for-its-sweetness/
Ending The Three-Tier System
Changing this archaic and harmful system begins through eduction…then action.
https://www.three-tiersystem.com/
Reading a wine label
To understand the information listed on a wine label, especially on a European bottle, you may need a foreign language dictionary, or perhaps a personal translator. However, most American labels are pretty straightforward.
The 10 Best Cocktail Picks, According to Bartenders
Make that lemon twist, candied ginger, or olive garnish pop.
https://www.foodandwine.com/best-cocktail-picks-7367957
Wedding Wine Guide
Where to buy, what to get and how much do I need?
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/food/food-reviews/g43307190/wedding-wine/
The 22 Best Wedding Gifts for Wine Lovers
To help, we consulted a blend of winemakers, sommeliers and merchants to offer up the best advice and products, taking the guesswork out of finding the perfect wedding gift for your vino-obsessed friends.
https://www.brides.com/best-gifts-for-wine-loving-couples-7152381
How Chat GPT Can Assist Consumers in Buying Wine
Fortunately, with the help of AI language models like ChatGPT, buying wine has never been easier. Here are some ways ChatGPT can assist consumers in buying wine:
https://lizthachmw.com/winestars/how-chat-gpt-can-assist-consumers-in-buying-wine/
7 Things You Need to Know About Redbreast Whiskey
Few Irish whiskeys are more beloved and iconic than Redbreast.
Researchers uncover the true identity of ‘Tequila worms’
Genetic analysis by a team of entomologists from the University of Florida has shed light on one of mezcal’s key marketing gimmicks.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/03/researchers-uncover-the-true-identity-of-tequila-worms/
New Mondavi
C. Mondavi & Family is launching CK Mondavi Family Select, a new offering from winemaker Angelina Mondavi. Made from select grapes from the family’s own 1,850 acres of vineyards, along with fruit from grower partners, the new line includes Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay varietals retailing at $16, offering a trade-up from the CK Mondavi and Family core range. The new wines are debuting across Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, and Massachusetts, and will be available in additional markets in the coming 12 months.
What is Sancerre’s secret?
Sancerre and its crisp whites seem to steal the spotlight, even though there’s a lot to love about wine from the places in the Loire that surround it – as well as savings to be made. David Kermode ponders why Sancerre still rules the roost
https://cluboenologique.com/story/sancerre-wine-loire-david-kermode/
Ivan Yegorov, sommelier of the year: ‘Russian people won’t stop drinking foreign wine’
Wines would get more expensive regardless of the geopolitical story
SIGNATURE MOVES: Does New Jersey have a signature grape? Does it need one?
Briefly, a signature variety is the grape, and resulting wine, for which a region is best known. It’s the region’s flag planted in the sand—the tip of its spear in the marketplace.
LibDib Celebrates Shaking Up the Wine and Spirits Distribution Business
6 years ago today LibDib launched three-tier e-commerce and wholesale distribution to all wine and spirits Maker
There are Six Wine-Drinker Consumption Frequency Segments. Four of Them Matter
A plurality of U.S. wine drinkers (45%) enjoy wine either once a week or 2-3 times a month. The once-a-week segment is only a slightly greater percentage of wine drinkers than the 2-3 times a month segment, but they account for nearly twice the percentage of total wine occasions as the 2-3 times a month segment
https://wineopinions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/March_April-2023_Wine_Opinions_Newsletter.pdf
German brewery creates world’s first powdered beer
East Germany-based Klosterbrauerei Neuzelle is developing the world’s first powdered beer – turning water into lager in a mere matter of moments.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/03/german-brewery-creates-worlds-first-powdered-beer/
ChatGPT creates ‘best cocktail in the world’ for London bar
OpenAI’s ChatGPT has been put to the test once again, this time behind the bar, developing the ‘best cocktail in the world’ for Hackney-based Otherworld in London.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/03/chatgpt-creates-best-cocktail-in-the-world-for-london-bar/
Liquor wholesale giant Republic National Distributing Co. shot back at Buffalo Trace owner Sazerac Co.,
RNDC: Sazerac ‘circumvents’ three-tier system
Cans or bottles: What’s better for a fresh, stable beer?
An amber ale stayed fresher in bottles, whereas container choice made much less difference to the stability of an India Pale Ale (IPA).
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/03/230320102003.htm
Walmart Supercenter in Worcester MA seeks license to sell beer and wine
The Worcester Walmart Supercenter previously applied for a beer and wine license in 2011. However, the License Commission rejected the application after it drew fierce opposition from smaller package store owners who feared their customers would rather purchase their drinks from the same store where they already shop for groceries and other needs
What you need to know about beverage alcohol licenses
So while it’s legal for businesses to produce and sell alcoholic beverages in most parts of the country, doing so requires a bevy of beverage alcohol licenses.
Wisconsinites Drink an Ungodly Amount of Angostura — Blame It on a Prohibition Loophole
Not shots containing various spirits and a dash or two of Angostura, but 1.5-ounce servings of straight-up bitters.
Extreme drought threatens mezcal supply, meteorologist warns
There are fears that recent months of extremely dry conditions in Mexico could significantly reduce agave crop production, resulting in a major mezcal shortage.
Every Whiskey Brand From Jim Beam, Ranked
Jim Beam is one of the best-selling bourbons in the world.
https://uproxx.com/life/jim-beam-whiskey-brands-ranked-2023/
All US wineries are bonded but not all of them have a bond
First of all, all US wineries are bonded wineries.
https://winecompliancealliance.com/all-us-wineries-are-bonded-but-not-all-of-them-have-a-bond/
How the Wente Clone Came to Define California Chardonnay
Despite its lower yields, the Wente clone’s fruit-laden concentration has made it the king of California Chardonnay—with some help from key winemaking figures
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/how-the-wente-clone-came-to-define-california-chardonnay/
Bill to Allow CT Grocery Stores to Sell Wine Dies in Committee
“Our goal is not about putting people out of business. We don’t think that there’s that much disruption in the market,” Pesce said.
New Heineken
Heineken is launching Heineken Silver, its spin on a low-cal, low-carb, low-abv beer. Heineken Silver, rolling out this spring, is at 4% abv and features 3.2g of carbohydrates and 95 calories a 12-ounce serving. It will be available in 12-ounce slim cans, 12-ounce bottles, and 24-ounce cans wherever Heineken products are sold. It will be featured prominently at Heineken’s partnership events this year including Coachella, the U.S. Open Tennis Championships, and Formula 1 races, serving as the title sponsor for the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix in November.
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