Scotch whisky tariffs suspended in new US agreement

[CaptainTruth]

Last edited Fri Mar 5, 2021, 03:47 PM - Edit history (1)

Not sure if anyone already posted this, but whisky fans on Twitter are celebrating the removal of a 25% tariff on Scotch whisky. Looks like our next bottle of Glenmorangie single malt should be a little less expensive.

Scotch whisky tariffs have been suspended after a agreement was reached with the United States.

The United States will now temporarily suspend all retaliatory tariffs on direct exports from the UK after a settlement agreement over the Airbus despite.

It means Scotch whisky will now see its tariffs go from 25 per cent to 0 per cent, as will textiles such as cashmere.

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Not sure what the "Airbus despite" is but that's what the article says.

The Scotsman:

[link:https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/scotch-whisky-tariffs-suspended-in-new-us-agreement-3154414|]

[Aristus]

1. Good. My Lagavulin has been incredibly expensive.

Worth every penny, but I'm happy if I can pay fewer pennies for it now...

[SharonClark]

2. Good news for Scotch whisky (no E) drinkers.

[obamanut2012]

10. Bless you, my child

It drives me a tad mad when people write, "Scotch whiskey."

[CaptainTruth]

15. Thanks for catching that!!!

I edited to preserve your sanity!

[Paladin]

3. Outstanding!

[frazzled]

4. Oooh

[soothsayer]

5. Cheers to that!

[redstatebluegirl]

6. Excellent! Husband will be so pleased!

[FSogol]

7. This calls for a drink!

[liberaltrucker]

8. Thanks, Joe!

[obamanut2012]

9. Thank God! I've been rationing my Oban and Talisker

[roamer65]

11. I'll stick to my Canadian rye whiskey.

Canadian Club, the favorite whiskey of Al Capone.

[ironflange]

13. If you ever see Alberta Premium, grab it!

[roamer65]

14. I'll look at LCBO in Ontario when I can get across the border.

[ironflange]

16. They ought to have it

It's made here in Calgary, and we have shelves and shelves of it. Straight rye, it's fabulous.

[nycbos]

12. As someone who likes his single malt I am very happy.

[Warren_Pointe]

17. Price of Dewars just went up here.

Bet it doesn't come back down.

[Grins]

18. Not a UK whiskey/whisky BUT...!

I have had every scotch recommended by others on this post.

But far and away - the GREATEST WHISKEY I EVER TASTED is “NOTCH”! Made on Nantucket! Yes; in Massachusetts.

Heard about the small distillery there that made it and submitted it to a blind tasting a few years ago as a newcomer - where it swept the field! I bought the 10-year old as Christmas gifts (only 2!). Terrific!

I got to try the 12-year over Christmas and was blown even further away. It should be. The 12-year is priced at $350. (A strictly special occasion whiskey to enjoy with only your closest friends.).

I just saw where they now have a 15-year at an even higher price! And I am so tempted...! (Have to start saving and go through the cushions.)

Google: “notch whiskey Nantucket” and you can check it out.

[progressoid]

19. Yay!

I have just gained an appreciation for Scotch!

[gratuitous]

20. What's the effect on the price of boxed wine?

Then what I do I care?