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President Donald Trump announced the removal of the 10% U.S. tariff on Irish whiskey during the closing ceremony of the Irish Open at his Doonbeg golf resort. The decision, framed as a gesture of goodwill, levels the competitive playing field for Irish distillers against UK-based producers. The announcement concluded a two-day visit to Ireland that also featured controversial remarks by the president regarding Irish reunification.
Conor McGregor has been dropped by Proper No. Twelve, the Irish whiskey brand he co-founded, following a civil court ruling that found him liable for sexual assault. Proximo Spirits, the brand's owner, announced it will no longer use McGregor's name or likeness in marketing. This decision comes after several retailers removed the whiskey from shelves and other business partnerships with McGregor were terminated. McGregor plans to appeal the court's decision.
An American whiskey collector, Mike Daley, has set a new record by purchasing a rare bottle of Irish whiskey for $2.8 million from The Craft Irish Whiskey Co. The bottle of The Emerald Isle triple-distilled Irish single malt whiskey comes with unique packaging, including a Fabergé egg, a watch, whiskey stones, and two Cohiba cigars. Daley, who sees Irish whiskey as the future of the industry, believes he is getting in on the ground floor of its rebirth. The distiller, The Craft Irish Whiskey Co., aims to make Irish whiskey the most coveted luxury spirit and restore Ireland's reputation for crafting the finest whiskeys in the world. For those without millions to spend, the company has an upcoming release of The Donn, expected to retail for about $200.