Bourbon whiskey, trade war and distilleries

Kentucky bourbon distilleries struggle amid trade war
Distilleries in the heart of America's bourbon industry are finding themselves in the crosshairs of a brewing trade war between the U.S. and Canada.
How a Kentucky distillery plans to survive during the constantly shifting trade wars
As the U.S. is embattled in a shifting trade war with Canada and impending tariffs from the European Union loom, bourbon makers in Kentucky are trying to find their footing and plan a path forward. Plus,
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Victor Yarbrough, CEO of Brough Brothers Distillery, removes the cover from an empty barrel of bourbon in the under construction facility in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, March 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry) Victor Yarbrough,
Bourbon industry in crosshairs of U.S.-Canada trade war
Stores in Canada have been removing U.S.-made bourbon from their shelves in retaliation for stiff tariffs placed on the nation's goods.
Kentucky Bourbon Makers Fear Becoming 'Collateral Damage' in Trump's Trade War
With a new distillery set to open soon, the makers of Brough Brothers bourbon in Kentucky were ready to put their business plan into action. They were looking to ramp up whiskey production to break into lucrative new markets in Canada and Europe.
Kentucky bourbon maker says Trump tariffs immediately impacted his business
President Trump's 25% tariffs on all imported steel and aluminum have taken effect. Victor Yarbrough, CEO of Brough Brothers Distillery, the first African American-owned distillery in Kentucky, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the impact.
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'Sad, crazy, and totally avoidable': Kentucky bourbon braces for tariff shockwaves
Kentucky leaders are expressing deep concerns about the new European Union counter-tariffs — set to hit $28 billion in U.S.
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Kentucky lawmaker says 50% European tariff on American whiskey would have far-reaching impacts
When Europe responded to Trump's 2018 tariffs with a 25% tax on U.S. whiskey, exports to the EU fell by 20% through 2021, ...
Kentucky bourbon makers fear fallout from Trump’s zig-zagging trade war
"It’s extremely frustrating,” said Brough Brothers Distillery CEO Victor Yarbrough, who started the Louisville distilling ...
Europe’s retaliatory tariffs will affect KY bourbon, farms, peanut butter. Stocks tumble
Stocks tumbled Wednesday as the new retaliatory measure were announced. Here are the Kentucky industries that will be ...
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InvestBev annpounces partnership to invest up to $100 million in Kentucky bourbon barrels
InvestBev, a private equity firm, has entered into a partnership with a leading global asset manager to invest up to $100 ...
Kentucky bourbon maker reacts to Canada pulling American-made liquor off shelves
Brough Brothers” CEO Victor Yarbrough tells CNN’s Pamela Brown that Canada’s retaliatory measure of pulling American liquor, ...
Beginners guide: How to drink Kentucky bourbon whiskey
Is there a right way to taste and drink Kentucky bourbon? If you’re a beginner, watch the video with this story for tips and step-by-step instructions to find out the answer. Here’s a guide of what ...
This Is the World's Best Bourbon, According to the World Whiskies Awards
Old Fitzgerald 2024 VVS was named the World’s Best Bourbon at the 2025 World Whiskies Awards. This 13-year bottled-in-bond ...
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This Kentucky Bourbon Was Just Named The World's Best
The results are in for the 2025 World Whiskies Awards, and one Kentucky Bourbon is standing above the rest. Heaven Hill ...