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Trump scraps Irish whiskey tariff at golf tournament

US President Donald Trump announced the removal of the 10% tariff on Irish whiskey during a two-day visit to Ireland. The decision was made at the closing ceremony of the Irish Open in County Clare, where Trump presented the trophy to winner Shane Lowry. This move levels the playing field for Irish distillers, who previously faced higher duties than their UK counterparts. The announcement followed discussions with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin and golfers, and was welcomed by the Irish Whiskey Association as a boost to the US-Ireland trade relationship.

via Al Jazeera|

#ireland #politics #tariffs

trade1 month ago•17 min saved

Trump Lifts Irish Whiskey Tariff at Golf Tournament

President Donald Trump announced the removal of a 10% tariff on Irish whiskey during the closing ceremony of the Irish Open golf tournament in Doonbeg, Ireland, on September 13, 2026. The decision, framed as a gesture of goodwill, follows a dinner discussion with golfers and Irish officials. This move levels the playing field for Irish distillers, who previously faced a competitive disadvantage against UK brands after the US eliminated tariffs on British whiskey in May. The tariff reduction was met with loud cheers from the crowd, signaling a potential shift in US-EU trade dynamics for the alcohol sector.

via AP News|

#eu-relations #irish-open #trade

food-and-drink1 month ago•2 min saved

Elijah Craig Small Batch Offers Blanton's Flavor at a Fraction of the Cost

Elijah Craig Small Batch is positioned as a cost-effective alternative to the premium Blanton's Single-Barrel bourbon. While Blanton's commands a high price and complex profile, Elijah Craig offers similar tasting notes at a significantly lower cost, making it an accessible option for both casual drinkers and enthusiasts.

via Tasting Table|

#blantons #bourbon #elijah-craig

lifestyle4 months ago•5 min saved

From Shed to Showpiece: DIY Nashville Man Cave Turns Whiskey & Cigar Lounge

A Nashville creator converts a cluttered tool shed into a cigar-and-whiskey man cave in three months, building most of it himself with help from YouTube and ChatGPT, featuring a bar, fireplace, and walls made from deconstructed whiskey barrel staves for about $3,000.

via Business Insider|

#cigar #diy #lifestyle

world5 months ago•0 min saved

US-UK Prosperity Deal Expands Duty Breaks for UK Whiskey

Under the U.S.-UK Economic Prosperity Deal, Ambassador Greer announced that the United States will grant preferential duty access for whiskey produced in the United Kingdom, continuing broader preferential treatment for certain American and British goods as part of the ongoing implementation of the pact.

via ustr.gov|

#ambassador-greer #economic-prosperity-deal #preferential-duty-access

business6 months ago•3 min saved

Brown-Forman Eyes Potential Merger with Pernod Ricard

Brown-Forman confirmed it is in talks with Pernod Ricard about a potential merger or acquisition, describing it as a merger of equals if agreed, with no guarantee a deal will close; shares rose over 20% on the news while Pernod’s stock dipped, and both companies face sales slumps in a volatile market.

via Lexington Herald Leader|

#acquisition #brown-forman #business

business9 months ago•13 min saved

Hype Over Flavor: 10 Spirits That Ride Branding More Than The Bottle

An opinion piece arguing that ten widely celebrated liquor brands—Aviation American Gin, Grey Goose, WhistlePig, St-Germain, Patrón, Johnnie Walker Blue Label, The Macallan, Bulleit, Pappy Van Winkle, and Bumbu—are overrated, due to marketing narratives, celebrity associations, scarcity, or mass-market appeal rather than distinct aroma or taste; while some are well-made, their hype and price exceed the liquid’s actual quality or value, illustrating a broader pattern where branding eclipses craft in the spirits world.

via Tasting Table|

#branding #business #cocktails

business9 months ago•3 min saved

McLaughlin Distillery Embraces Small-Scale, In-House Spirits

McLaughlin Distillery in Pennsylvania emphasizes small-scale, in-house production with a focus on control, simplicity, and quality, using unique methods like separating grain solids before distillation and aging in small barrels to produce consistent, award-winning spirits without external funding or rapid expansion.

via Yahoo|

#business #control #distillery

business1 year 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

business1 year ago•2 min saved

Legal Troubles Mount for Uncle Nearest Whiskey Amid Financial and Ownership Disputes

The popular Black-owned whiskey brand Uncle Nearest is facing a major legal setback after a federal judge approved the appointment of a receiver to take over the company amid a $100 million lawsuit from Farm Credit Mid-America, which claims the company defaulted on loans and provided false information about its whiskey barrels, leading to a significant blow to the brand's control and reputation.

via The Root|

#business #company-control #farm-credit

business1 year 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

business1 year ago•3 min saved

Conor McGregor Faces Fallout: Whiskey Deal Ends Amid Legal Controversy

Conor McGregor, the MMA fighter, was dropped by his whiskey brand Proper No. Twelve following a civil judgment for sexual assault. Despite this, McGregor had already profited significantly, earning at least $100 million from the sale of the brand in 2021. Proper No. Twelve, which McGregor founded in 2018, was sold to Becle, a Mexican company, and became one of the top-selling Irish whiskeys in the U.S. McGregor no longer holds any ownership stake or promotional role in the brand.

via Sportico|

#business #business-deal #conor-mcgregor

science-and-technology1 year ago•11 min saved

Reviving 19th-Century Rye from Michigan's Shipwrecked Seeds

A team of divers and scientists in Michigan have recovered rye grain from the 1878 shipwreck of the James R. Bentley in Lake Huron, aiming to revive the historical grain for whiskey production. The rye, a predecessor to modern varieties, was brought to Michigan State University for genetic analysis after attempts to germinate it failed. The project, led by Mammoth Distilling and MSU, seeks to reintroduce rye as a viable crop in Michigan, using modern genetic techniques to blend the historical rye's genome with current varieties. The effort highlights the intersection of history, agriculture, and modern science.

via WOODTV.com|

#genetics #michigan #rye

business2 years ago•10 min saved

Crafting the Perfect Whiskey Unicorn

Fawn Weaver founded Uncle Nearest to honor Nearest Green, the formerly enslaved master distiller who taught Jack Daniel. In seven years, she has built it into a $1.1 billion Black-owned liquor empire, focusing on ownership and avoiding institutional investors. Weaver's distillery in Tennessee features extensive facilities and attractions, and she plans to expand into other spirits. Her long-term vision includes buying out investors and eventually bequeathing the business to Green's descendants.

via Forbes|

#black-owned-business #business #distillery

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