This page is a curated liquor industry news roundup titled “Liquor Industry News 05-18-26” from The Wonderful World of Wine. It was published on May 18, 2026 by Mark C Lenzi and aggregates wine, beer, spirits, and beverage-industry stories from multiple outside publications.
Key topics covered on the page include:
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- Dogfish Head becoming the official beer partner of the Grateful Dead.
- Layoff warnings from alcohol distributor Republic National Distributing Company, with nearly 2,800 jobs potentially affected.
- A proposed federally recognized wine region in Vermont.
- Trends in cocktails, tequila, flavored wines, and ready-to-drink beverages.
- Coverage of wine industry figures including Michel Rolland and importer Kermit Lynch.
- Articles about health research tied to wine consumption and updated alcohol warning labels.
- News involving companies such as Diageo, MGP Ingredients, and High Noon.
- Trade and tariff developments involving Scotch and Irish whiskey imports following action by Donald Trump.
The article functions mainly as a link hub and industry digest rather than an original investigative report. It also promotes the site’s podcast, newsletter, wine club, and liquor store resources.
