In this new #BoozeNews episode, Eric runs down some trending news stories and introduces the new Modern Bar Cart Discord Server! Email [email protected] to request access to this new community forum.

Featured news items include:

• Mastering your mint julep game for the Kentucky Derby this weekend
• Maine Gov. signs "To-Go" Cocktails into law
• Oregon considers doubling Distilled Spirits Tax
• Spirits surpass beer in market share for first time
• Looming white oak shortage plagues bourbon industry
• What the heck is Amburana wood?

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