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politics26 days ago•5 min saved

Trump Lifts Scotch Whisky Tariff After Royal Visit, Emphasizing UK-US Ties

President Donald Trump announced the removal of the 10% tariff on Scotch whisky, crediting King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s U.S. visit for strengthening US–UK ties and the interconnected whiskey industries of Scotland and Kentucky. He framed the move as part of broader economic cooperation (the Economic Prosperity Deal) to expand market access for key goods, a stance welcomed by the Scotch Whisky Association and Kentucky lawmakers. The decision comes amid a backdrop of trade tensions that have pressured both the Scotch and U.S. whisky sectors, including declines in Scotch exports to the U.S. and U.S. exports overall, with the policy aimed at easing cross-border bourbon–scotch industry dynamics.

via Politico|

#bourbon #politics #scotch-whisky

business5 months ago•5 min saved

Jim Beam to Suspend Kentucky Production Amid Trade Tensions

Jim Beam is halting production at its Kentucky distillery for all of 2026 due to ongoing trade tensions and industry challenges, including tariffs and declining exports, particularly to Canada, which has seen an 85% drop in U.S. spirits imports. The move aims to allow site investments, while the company continues distilling at other facilities. The broader industry faces high barrel aging inventories, tax burdens, and reduced consumer demand amid international trade disputes.

via CBC|

#bourbon #business #jim-beam

business5 months ago•1 min saved

Jim Beam to Close Kentucky Distillery Temporarily Amid Market Challenges

Jim Beam is shutting down its Clermont Kentucky distillery for at least a year to invest in improvements amid industry challenges like tariffs and declining demand, while its larger Boston distillery remains operational. The move reflects broader struggles in the bourbon industry, including export declines and changing consumer habits.

via CNBC|

#bourbon #business #distillery-closure

business5 months ago•2 min saved

Jim Beam to Pause Kentucky Production in 2026 Amid Rising Inventories

Jim Beam will cease production at its Kentucky distillery in 2026 for site upgrades amid industry challenges like tariffs and declining alcohol consumption, while other operations remain open; the move is part of broader industry impacts from trade tensions and market oversupply.

via The Guardian|

#bourbon #business #jim-beam

business5 months ago•2 min saved

Jim Beam to Pause Kentucky Distillation in 2026 Amid Rising Inventories

Jim Beam plans to pause production at its main Kentucky distillery starting January 1 to invest in site improvements, amid rising bourbon inventories and ongoing trade uncertainties affecting the spirits industry.

via CNN|

#bourbon #business #distillery

business8 months ago•1 min saved

Tariffs Bridge Scotch and Bourbon Rivalries

Whiskey producers in Scotland and the U.S. warn that tariffs on British spirits could harm both industries due to their interconnected supply chains, with Scotch and bourbon deeply intertwined through shared ingredients and trade relationships, and oppose higher tariffs to protect their mutual interests.

via The New York Times|

#bourbon #business #scotch

business11 months ago•2 min saved

Buffalo Trace Introduces Eagle Rare 12 to Permanent Bourbon Lineup

Buffalo Trace has introduced Eagle Rare 12, a new 12-year-old bourbon now part of its permanent lineup, celebrating its expansion with a richer, more complex profile at $49.99, available from June 2025 in the U.S. and internationally later in the fall.

via Forbes|

#aged-whiskey #bourbon #buffalo-trace

business11 months ago•3 min saved

Buffalo Trace Launches Affordable New Eagle Rare Bourbon Under $50

Buffalo Trace has introduced Eagle Rare 12, a new 12-year-old bourbon aged at 95 proof and priced at $49.99, expanding its lineup with a more mature and higher proof option that remains accessible and regularly available, thanks to recent distillery expansion.

via Food & Wine|

#bourbon #buffalo-trace #business

food-and-drink2 years ago•2 min saved

"The Top-Rated Bourbon of 2024: London Spirits Competition Winner"

Charles Goodnight Bourbon, produced by Foley Family Wines, has been named the Best Straight Bourbon of the Year at the 2024 London Spirits Competition, surprising many with its Texas origin. The high-rye expression, aged for six years and bottled at 115 proof, impressed judges with its complex flavors of dark roast coffee, s’mores, and molasses. The win marks another success for brand founder Bill Foley, who also owns award-winning wineries and the Vegas Golden Knights. This recognition also highlights the rapid rise of Texas whiskey as a lauded region of production in the US.

via Forbes|

#bill-foley #bourbon #charles-goodnight-bourbon

food-and-drink2 years ago•3 min saved

"Costco's Surprising Stock of Elusive Bourbon"

A Costco shopper in Burbank, California, found a rare bottle of Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon for $56.89, a steal compared to its usual prices of over $100 in Kentucky and $220 elsewhere. Blanton's scarcity is due to its lengthy aging process and high demand, leading to limited availability. This isn't the first time Costco has surprised customers with rare finds, including a $27,000 bottle of Macallan 1948 and a $37,000 bottle of 54-year Singleton single malt scotch.

via Daily Meal|

#blantons-bourbon #bourbon #costco

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Bourbon Aficionado: Jim Gaffigan's Passion for Whiskey"

Comedian Jim Gaffigan shares his newfound appreciation for bourbon, humorously reflecting on the transition from being a beer guy to enjoying hard liquor. He humorously contemplates the label of being a bourbon aficionado and recounts a humorous anecdote about considering purchasing an expensive bottle of bourbon. Gaffigan also highlights the role of bourbon in his relationship with his wife and its significance in their daily lives.

via CBS News|

#bourbon #comedy #entertainment

food-and-drink2 years ago•4 min saved

"Top 6 Bourbon Brands of 2024"

Bourbon, America's "native spirit," must be made in the US with a mash bill of at least 51% corn. The six favorite bourbons for 2024 include Chicken Cock Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Union Horse Reserve Straight Bourbon, Remus Repeal Reserve Bourbon, Bib & Tucker 6-Year Bourbon, Wild Turkey Rare Breed Bourbon, and Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon. Recommendations for picking the best bourbon include grabbing a cheap everyday mixer, a nice barrel strength bourbon, and a small batch craft bourbon.

via The Manual|

#bourbon #cocktails #food-and-drink

trade2 years ago•5 min saved

US and EU Reach Agreement to Avoid Tariffs on Bourbon and Whiskey

US and European trade negotiators have reached an emergency truce to block a 50% tariff on American whiskey and bourbon that was set to be imposed by the European Union. The tariff increase, which would have had a devastating impact on the industry, has been postponed until after the inauguration of the next American president in January 2025. Distillers warn that the uncertainty makes it difficult for them to plan production, but hope for a permanent solution to maintain trade between the US and the European Union.

via Fox News|

#bourbon #distilled-spirits #european-market

entertainment3 years ago•2 min saved

Railbird Music Festival 2023: Highlights and Challenges at Red Mile

Festivalgoers braved the heat to attend day two of the Railbird Music Festival in Lexington, Kentucky, featuring local performers and bourbon distillers like Bulleit Bourbon. The festival, held at The Infield at Red Mile, drew crowds of up to 40,000 people, with attendees coming from as far as Virginia. Bourbon enthusiasts were able to sample unique single-barrel pours and learn from Bourbon Stewards provided by the Lexington Bourbon Society.

via Courier Journal|

#bourbon #entertainment #festivalgoers

business3 years ago•3 min saved

Rare Whiskey Lottery Draws Popularity in Pennsylvania and Ohio.

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board is holding a limited-release lottery for rare whiskeys, featuring 11 products including Van Winkle Special Reserve Straight Bourbon 12-Year-Old and Caribou Crossing Single Barrel Canadian Whiskey. Participants can opt into all of the drawings but can only win one. Lottery drawings will be witnessed by an independent third party and winners will be selected at random by a computer program.

via WGAL Susquehanna Valley Pa.|

#bourbon #business #canadian-whiskey