After years of negotiations, India and the United Kingdom have finally reached a free trade agreement that will halve India’s 150% tariff on Scotch Whisky… Read More
Stories
Whisky is a passion to explore. From the history of the spirit to the evolution of the industry, the story of whisky helps fuel that passion. Often, it’s easy to forget that whisky is also a global multibillion dollar industry. The stories of whisky — from news and new releases to in-depth inquires and what goes on behind the label — blend together to help us appreciate the spirit of whisky.
American Whiskey Exports Decline in 2024
Exports of Bourbon and other American whiskies fell 5.4% during 2024, dragging down an otherwise successful year for U.S. spirits exports, according to data released… Read More
Tariff Day Sees European Response
U.S. President Donald Trump has hit the “pause” button on new reciprocal tariffs that went into effect at midnight for at least 90 days. The… Read More
Westward Whisky Parent Files for Bankruptcy
Portland, Oregon-based House Spirits, which makes Westward American Single Malt whiskey, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in a Delaware federal court. The filing lists… Read More
Trump Announces Sweeping New Tariffs
Whiskies from around the world will become more expensive after U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping new tariffs on virtually all imported goods entering the… Read More
Trump Threatens Massive Tariffs on European Spirits
U.S. President Donald Trump has responded to the European Union’s decision to impose a 50% tariff on Bourbon and other American whiskies starting April 1.… Read More
European Union Joins Trade War
The European Union has responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s new 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports by re-imposing its tariffs on American-made whiskies.… Read More
Irish Distillers to Pause Production at Midleton Distillery
Ireland’s largest distillery will pause production starting in April to balance whiskey supplies with demand. The huge Irish Distillers facility at Midleton produces 64 million… Read More
On-Again, Off-Again Tariffs Paused for One Month
Once again, U.S. President Donald Trump has walked back from the brink of a trade war. The White House says the United States will pause… Read More
Trade War Begins as U.S. Imposes Tariffs on Canada, Mexico
Your bottle of Canadian whisky or Mexican Tequila is about to get more expensive. After a 30-day delay, U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed 25%… Read More
Tariffs Targeting Canada and Mexico Paused for 30 Days
Just hours before tariffs were to take effect on both sides of the U.S.-Canadian border, President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reached… Read More
Diageo to Cut Operations at Stitzel-Weller
Diageo has announced plans to close its bottling operation at the Stitzel-Weller Distillery campus in Louisville this April, with 33 workers to lose their jobs.… Read More
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