#224 Weekly Update Tequila Crisis, Booze Detectors in Cars & World Cup Alcohol Ban

In today’s episode, we’re diving into the latest headlines
shaking the world of drinks, culture, and business. From the
oversupply crisis in Mexico’s Tequila industry to a potential
alcohol detection system being integrated into new cars , we've
got it all covered!





Here’s a quick preview of what to expect in this episode:


Tequila's Oversupply Crisis: How Mexico’s booming production is
facing some serious challenges
Alcohol Detection in Cars: New tech could prevent drunk driving -
what does it mean for us?
World Cup 2034 Drama: Saudi Arabia’s alcohol ban
Shocking Wine Culture in Italy: are two glasses a day too much or
just normal?
Lambrusco Gets Creative: A new Blanc de Noir style from this
classic Italian wine
Guinness Heist: A daring theft of 35,200 pints leaves the
industry stunned
American Winery’s Bold Move: A winery sells wine in a 3-liter
paint can


This episode is packed with surprising twists, eye-opening news,
and some fun stories from the world of wine and spirits. Hit
play, and let’s get into it!





Alexander Gottschalk
(https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-gottschalk-641838223/)





Shownotes:


(00:00:00) Drinks Category Predictions 


(00:02:04) How oversupply is affecting Mexico’s Tequila industry


https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/01/how-oversupply-is-drowning-mexicos-tequila-industry/


(00:04:52) Alcohol detection systems in new cars might come


https://www.siliconvalley.com/2024/12/29/new-years-eve-will-new-cars-have-passive-alcohol-detection-systems/


(00:07:12) Saudi Arabia bans alcohol in World Cup 2034


https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/dec/17/fans-banned-drinking-alcohol-in-stadiums-at-saudi-world-cup-2034


(00:08:24) Daily Bottles - Shocking Wine Culture in Italy


https://winenews.it/en/wine-consumers-in-italy-are-29-4-million-1-italian-out-of-2-but-half-drink-occasionally_545509


(00:11:34) Lambrusco introduces Blanc de Noir


https://winenews.it/en/lambrusco-the-doc-one-from-sorbara-will-now-also-be-white-and-the-first-subzone-arrives_545587


(00:13:50) Thieves make off with 35,200 pints of Guinness


https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/01/thieves-make-off-with-35200-pints-of-guinness/


(00:15:23) American winery sells wine in a 3 liter Paint Can


https://paradocxvineyard.com/Barn%20Red%203%20Liter%20Can


https://www.vivino.com/US/en/pdx-paradocx-vineyard-barn-red/w/1468617


(00:18:05) Brut Champagne turns 150 years old


https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2024/12/celebrating-bruts-big-birthday