Trade war with Canada has contributed to a significant decline in U.S. liquor sales
Jim Beam, one of the largest makers of American whiskey globally, is shutting down bourbon production at one of its Kentucky distilleries for a year.
The move comes amid Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada, which has contributed to a significant decline in U.S. liquor sales after the country ushered in a boycott of American booze, and as more young adults are cutting back on drinking.
Jim Beam, owned by Suntory Global Spirits, is one of Kentucky’s biggest bourbon producers.
The Bluegrass state’s $9 billion whiskey bourbon industry has been struggling to manage its abundant supply of liquor against the drop in demand.
better without more of that piss in rotation
I’m not a huge fan of their product either, but it’s perfectly serviceable, affordable Bourbon. For someone who likes the occasional drink but has limited income, it beats the hell out of similarly-priced products.
Jim Beam is excellent for the price. It’s priced like a plastic bottle liquor, but its a proper bourbon. Not the best, but it’s $12 a bottle.
If you’re not an alcoholic, putting a bit more for the buck is clearly worth it.
I actually like it better than the stuff one level above it like 4 roses or bullet. Buffalo Trace or Woodford are superior, I agree. But if want to spend money I’d rather go for a Islay Scotch.