Kentucky Bourbon Is FURIOUS Trump Destroyed Them Overnight

[Otto_Harper]

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[biophile]

1. I hope they do realize that drumpf caused this

And that they dont erroneously blame Canada for retaliating.

[SADAR]

33. Canada is GREAT

it's not their fault.

[thomski64]

2. ..a clear message has been sent..

....by Canada...I, for one will join them, much as I love a good bourbon, I will switch to Scotch..

[Paladin]

5. Lotsa luck, on that transition.

I'm an old scotch drinker, and I don't think I could ever acquire a taste for bourbon at this late date. Even a good-quality bourbon would be wasted on me. Now, if trump and his golf courses manage to fuck up things with the scotch trade, I'm in trouble...

[Hassin Bin Sober]

8. I'll be looking for a Bourbon replacement next trip to the liquor store.

We entertain a lot with my partner’s signature bourbon manhattans. We are looking for a replacement.

Why the fuck have I been funding the state that gives us Mitch and Rand? Fuck them.

[Igel]

11. Perhaps Napoleon brandy, at least until the Bourbons can be restored? n/t

[Bernardo de La Paz]

19. I don't know whiskeys, but try Canadian rye whiskey and some Scotch-like whiskeys from Cape Breton Island

I know, it's about to become more expensive. Oh well.

[Autumn]

34. Breckenridge Bourbon Whiskey, made here in CO is a good bourbon.

https://lovescotch.com/collections/breckenridge

[yardwork]

38. Thanks. I'll look for that.

I enjoy Kentucky bourbon but I'll be happy to buy from Colorado!

[Aristus]

36. Washington State distills a superb bourbon; best I ever had. Much better than that red state rotgut.

It's called Woodinville. They also make a rye whiskey. (Not crazy about it; I've never liked rye). And a special bourbon aged in port casks. Not as good as their flagship bourbon, but give it a try.

Washington is a Blue State. We'll be happy to sell you some excellent bourbon.

[paleotn]

13. Please, god, no!!!

Somehow fucking up scotch might be all it takes to send me over the edge.

[Marcuse]

22. Perhaps you ought to stock up now. He's been known to hold a grudge.

https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/gallery/best-anti-trump-protest-signs-16381122

[paleotn]

24. Luckily I live a relatively quick drive from the Canadian border.

I'll bring it in one liter at a time. Or at least declare one liter at a time. "Those other 28 scotch bottles? How'd they get in there?"

[Marcuse]

26. Take care. SecHS Kristi Noem will enforce Trump's restrictions on all Scottish imports.

Some more enthusiastically than others.

[swong19104]

21. Same here

Scotch. Bourbon has that sickly syrupy sweet taste to it that I just can’t enjoy.

[The Polack MSgt]

28. An American alternative is Dad's Hat Rye made in PA

The founder's father was a Pittsburgh area Tavern Keep and a Democratic State legislator.

A quick google search (10 minutes) failed to turn up any of the RWNJ/MAGA warning signs.

It's a rather small company too, which is important to me.

It's a Monongahela style rye - so if you're ised to Bulleit or similar ryes with eucalyptus notes and a grassy nose, this may take a glass or two to acclimate to.

It's a darker flavor profile with more baking spice and molasses profile. The six-year-old cask strength is heaven, but I've only ever found it in Bristol and an indie liquor store in Philly.

The BIB is really really good, and the standard is good. I've never had the various finished whiskey, bit a year in a port or vermouth barrel can't hurt, I suppose.

Looking at the product list online, I don't see the 6Y cask strength, so I guess it was a limited production run or is now a distillery only release.

https://dadshatrye.com/

All their whiskeys shine in Manhattans and Old Fashioneds.

[druidity33]

35. I'll try to find some Dad's hat locally...

just to note though, they do have the 6 yr old available for delivery in PA. $70... not bad. I always keep Bulliett rye in the house... it'd be nice to switch it up. I used to buy a bottle of single malt on my birthday every year. Might start that up again early this year.
Thanks for the whiskey tip!

K&R.

[denbot]

3. Maybe now my wife and I can get a bottle of EF Taylor or Blanton's at a more reasonable price.

Just looking for a rainbow.

[dem4decades]

29. Why? Are you looking for a good deal on a Tesla too?

[denbot]

37. No, we're happy with our 2023 Chevy Bolt.

Dick thing to post from someone who’s only been around since 2017..

[Bev54]

4. All provinces have pulled US liquor products from their shelves.

Something I did not know until all this, is that Kentucky Bourbon is actually sold to Canada on consignment meaning they only get paid when it is sold, so now that it is taken off the shelves it will not be sold until tariffs are gone.

[GardenGnome]

25. Originally, BC's Premier had alcohol coming from red states removed from the shelves.

Eby "said the widening of the ban to cover all alcohol comes in response (to) the latest news from the United States, including threats of additional tariffs on the dairy industry... He said the escalation comes both because of Trump’s newest threats and the recognition that many British Columbians don’t want to see American products on shelves anymore." (bolding mine)

I suspect the good will of Canadians is going to be harder to recover than it will be to end the tariff war.

https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/b-c-pulling-all-u-s-booze-from-government-stores-widening-red-state-liquor-ban/article_69bb9698-3a8c-590a-a700-f6267e80f897.html

[Demovictory9]

6. kick

[AntiFascist]

7. Can't get much redder than Kentucky n/t

[edhopper]

9. Didn't Kentucky

vote for Trump

[paleotn]

15. More than slightly.

But elected a Dem governor in 2023, primarily over reproductive rights. Go figure.

[Wonder Why]

10. I'll drink to that!

[Jit423]

12. Bag if six avocados two weeks ago $5.98 - 6.98. Today at Costco $10.98

Another item off my shopping list.

[madville]

14. Kentucky bourbon is a 9 billion dollar industry

And 43 million of their sales are to Canada, or just round that up to 0.5% of the overall annual industry total. Destroyed seems like a stretch but no doubt they aren’t happy about it.

[paleotn]

18. Not surprising since they compete with Canadian whisky...

But it's not just Canada getting slapped with tariffs. If the EU and China follow Canada's lead, and they just might, then we're talking huge impact.

[yardwork]

39. I don't know what their profit margin is, though.

Bourbon was riding a popular wave anyway, so the market was due to contract. This comes at a bad time for the industry.

[Initech]

16. You get what you vote for!

You voted for the fucking asshole? You get all the shit that comes with it! And his shit has a particularly strong stench this time around!

[Aussie105]

17. Seriously?

People affected by the price of avocados and the 'redness' of Kentucky tipple are waking up to the fact politics can and does indeed affect their daily lives?

"Welcome to the real world, Neo!" (Matrix movie reference)

[Buzz cook]

20. There are local distilleries that might need your help.

As the big booze makers lose a huge part of their market. they will probably flood America with relatively cheap whiskey.
That's going to put a strain on local small scale distilleries. Given the tiny margin they work under having to compete with name brands is going to hurt.
So buy and drink local.
https://www.distillerytrail.com/distillery-directory-map/

[Grumpy Old Guy]

23. Costco has a good Canadian whiskey.

[nilram]

30. If I drank whiskey, I'd go buy it.

I'll keep my eye out for a good Canadian gin. Or any Canadian gin, for that matter.

[efhmc]

40. Don't do whiskey. Prefer gin. If you have the name of a Canadian gin, please let me know. Thank you.

[OrlandoDem2]

27. Let's keep the boycott going and add Tennessee Whiskey!! A product from another red state!!

[Ol Janx Spirit]

31. Kentucky does not deserve your sympathy--despite its current Democratic governor. It has

consistently voted for the worst people in the history of terrible people. The home state of Mitch McConnell deserves every ounce of pain it gets. Bourbon is an easy way to tell if you are supporting it or not.

[SADAR]

32. Yay! Another "trash Kentucky"thread

One more time...

EVERYONE in Kentucky did NOT vote for Trump, goddammit.

I am so tired of this.

Everyone in Tennessee did not vote for trump.
Everyone in Alabama did not vote for trump.
Everyone in Mississippi did not vote for trump.

On the other hand, people in California voted for trump.
People in New York voted for trump.
People in Washington (state) voted for trump.

Yeah, we're a red state, unfortunately. That does not mean EVERYONE here loves trump.
That does not mean that we should starve or move or die penniless.

It makes me wonder about how united the liberal side is. I came here originally to find like-minded people to commiserate with and to find the real news, yet I am told repeatedly that I don't matter cos I live in the wrong state.

The last presidential Dem candidate that came to Kentucky was Bernie. My son and DIL went and it was an overflow crowd. We have had a couple of Dem candidates that were great. When Booker ran, the DNC took out one ad with all the Dem candidates listed that said "We hope you'll vote for these candidates. Thank you". I didn't know about the woman running against Comer(double UGH) til I got the ballot!!! Hey, DNC! How bout a little help here?

Yeah, I know, Mitch. Well, guess what? I have NEVER voted for him. I have never met anyone in 70 years of living here that said "Boy, that Mitch McConnell, what a guy!" My late cousin, who was a Republican delegate, told my mother at the beginning of Mitch's "career" that he was, and I quote, "dangerous". I don't know how he wins, but the good ol' boys club is alive and well here...could that be it?

So, do liberals living in red states just go away? Do we starve to death? That seems to be what some people want.

And, BTW, Andy Beshear is great. He's calm and fearless. He is talking about running for Mitch's seat. Will he get any help from the DNC? I guess we'll see.