Tag Archives: Kentucky Distillers Association

Online, Live Bourbon Auction to Benefit Wesstern Ky. Tornado Victims

Posted on December 14, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The Kentucky Bourbon Benefit will feature an online and live auction of exclusive private barrel selection experiences, rare and vintage spirits, and unique tasting and tourism offerings from Kentucky’s signature distilling industry and hospitality and charitable partners. The event is … Continue reading →

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U.S., EU Agree to End Retaliatory Tariffs in Aluminum, Steel Dispute

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The European Union and the U.S. agreed to return to zero-for-zero tariffs on distilled spirits,  ending a trade war that began during the Trump Administration.  The EU had been set to boost tariffs on various U.S. products — including American … Continue reading →

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More Than 10 Million Barrels of Bourbon Aging in Kentucky Distillery Warehouses

Posted on October 4, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

For the first time in the modern era of American whiskey, Kentucky has 10 million barrels of Bourbon aging in distillery warehouses across the Commonwealth, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association said. Kentucky’s distilling industry also set new production records for the … Continue reading →

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EU to Suspend Increase in Tariffs on American Whiskey Pending Talks on Steel/AluminumDisputes

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The U.S. and the European Union this morning announced the start of talks to resolve the issue of global excess capacity in the steel and aluminum industries and said they “agreed to avoid changes in issues “that negatively affect bilateral … Continue reading →

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Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame Ceremony Cancelled for 2021

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Progress is being made against Covid, but the coronavirus is still taking its toll, the latest being the cancellation of this year’s Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame ceremony. “While we are encouraged with vaccination rates and declining cases in Kentucky, … Continue reading →

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Kentucky’s 1st African-American Distillery Joins KDA

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Brough Brothers Distillery, Louisville, is the 42nd member of the Kentucky Distillers Association, the trade group said. Brough Brothers Distillery is the first and only African American-owned,  licensed and operating distillery in the state of Kentucky. It was founded by  … Continue reading →

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