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EU Tariffs Cut American Whiskey Exports 33% in 2 Years

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

After the U.S imposted tariffs on imported steel and aluminum from the EU — a response to a dispute involving Boeing and Airbus — the European Union (EU) imposed a 25% retaliatory tariff on American Whiskeys on June 22, 2018.  … Continue reading →

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U.S. Distillers Sales Rise 5.3% in 2019 to High, Gain More Share from Wine, Beer

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Distillers’ sales in the U.S. rose a record 5.3% last year to a record $29 billion, volumes rose 3.3% to a record 239 million cases, and market share advanced to 37.8% of the total

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Recreational Marijuana Sales Not Hurting Bev/Al: Spirits Council

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

“Simply put, data show there has been no impact on spirits sales from recreational marijuana legalization,” said Distilled Spirits Council Chief Economist David Ozgo.

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Spirits Snags Share from Beer as Distiller Sales Rise 4%

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

August A. Busch III hated distilled spirits, fighting tooth and nail against any move to improved the odds that a single extra bottle of spirits would be sold.

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PLCB Hires Lawyers, Financial Advisors to Mortgage Future

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf (D) wants to “monetize” future earnings of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, by borrowing $1.25 billion against future PLCB profits.  Since he appoints its

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Penna. Gov. Wants to Securitize PLCB Profits

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Here’s how Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf plans to solve the state’s budget crisis:  Unless the legislature finalized the budget, Wolf said, he will securitize profits from the state’s liquor system. It will raise $1.25 billion to pay off nearly all … Continue reading →

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