Breitbart: The United States bourbon industry is “thriving like never before” despite retaliatory tariffs placed on U.S. exports by China, Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin (R) says.
Since President Trump has placed billions of dollars worth of tariffs on cheap Chinese imports, China has put retaliatory tariffs on exported U.S. goods like bourbon.
Despite the 25 percent tariff on exported bourbon, Bevin says the industry, which helps drive Kentucky’s economy by producing 95 percent of the world’s bourbon, is booming in an interview with the Hill.
Bevin said:
The amount of bourbon that’s being consumed outside of the United States — that is being exported — is up 40 percent year on year, so even in the face of these prevailing winds of tariffs, we’re seeing the amount of consumption up 40 percent over just a year ago. [Emphasis added]
While it may be indeed impacting it, the industry is thriving like never before. [Emphasis added]
Last week, the Kentucky Distiller’s Association announced that the state’s “aging Bourbon inventory has reached 7.5 million barrels, the most since 1972.” more
YOU BET CONSUMPTION’S UP!! WE’RE DRINKIN’ TO THE RED TSUNAMI!!
YEEEE HAAAAAW!!!!!
Wait til MSNBC picks up on this. It’ll be attributed to Kavanaugh’s heavy drinking. Watch.
Bourbon has never been my ‘cup of tea’ … a bit ‘sweet’ for my tastes
but, there are some interesting ‘flavored’ Bourbons out there lately, & I do enjoy one, or few, when I’m out w/ friends for dinner
one thing I do know … PDT has transformed the US economy faster than even Reagan … although the economy was even deeper in the shits when Reagan took over (due to the ‘hands-off’ approach by the Fed Reserve then, as opposed to the crap festival of the Obamaconomy)
I don’t think the general Chinese population go in for hard liquors at all.
Oboy could not even spell “economy” correctly, let alone supercharging one as PDJT has.
Talk about ESP for an article. I came across a promo for Maker’s Mark a number of years ago to be able to personalize a barrel of their bourbon & become an ambassador. I received mail today that it is now ready & I can go to their plant in Kentucky to buy as many bottles as I can afford with personalized labels & I’ll get to do the hand dipping for sealing them myself. I have until March 31,2019 to go there, otherwise the bourbon will go out to the general public.
The lies and discontent that emanates from the left is more than enough to cause an increase in my drinking habits.
That’s great news! MAGA!
But…I’ll never drink bourbon again. The aroma makes me want to hurl. That’s because I barfed so much of it out my nose…in my youth…the ‘aroma’ memory never leaves.
My ‘spirits’ now have to be clear
.45-70 I know what you mean.
For me it’s Bacardi 151 Rum. Ugh, I just gagged a little, still too soon…after 40+ years!
@ Chance –
Too funny. Yes, i know of what you speak.
When I was in Virginia i could get real moonshine….clear, no odor or aroma.
Well, *I* am doing my part to make up for whatever drop in exports happen. Kentucky bourbon is good for…. ….most everything. ….Lady in Red
PS: My “stay away” aroma is Kessler’s whiskey. I was dared, long ago, to a chugging contest with a water glass full of the stuff, straight. …fortunately, I lived. …although much of my memory parallels Christine Blasey-Ford’s recollection of her “special” night… ….Choppy snippets, here and there….
Great news! I’ll drink to that!
I too have done my part domestically.
“Speaking the truth in times of universal deceit is a revolutionary act.” Geo. Orwell
And here I thought all the people crossing the center line trying to head on me were texting.
Kentucky Bourbon is Great — they keep the best stuff for themselves! We have made several trips to the distilleries — definitely worth the time and effort !! My faves — Four Roses and Wild Turkey. (Jimmy Russell of Wild Turkey, in his mid-80’s, still goes to the distillery several times a week and will sign bottles for you).
I thought the Japs now owned most of the “American” Bourbon industry.
So, maybe they get a break?
izlamo delenda est …
POGO
Mark is 1 of my favs, along with Bullet
Did you know that the makers of Makers do not drink. they are Baptist!
I married 1 decades ago. Have not danced in decades (Weddings excluded) But she gave up on my drinking around ’70! Unlike Brett when I was in college my drunk fights were bloddy; she pulled me out of a few. But really I am nice guy. Ask my Mom!
What’s the difference between bourbon and whiskey? Does one have to be brewed in Kentucky and the other, not.?
Whisky can be made from many different grains. Bourbon, by Federal law must be made from at least 51% corn and aged in chared barrels that have never been used. Used bourbon barrels find their way to Scotland and Ireland and are used to age scotch and Irish whiskey.
When you run from a lion it’s a form of playing hard to get. It triggers the chase, catch, and consume response. The US bourbon industry is playing hard to get. Thereby becoming more desirable. Similar to keep your hand out of the cookie jar, or off the forbidden fruit. Same response.