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The numbers don't lie. In less than a year, one of the most reliable foreign markets for American whiskey has virtually disappeared — and the damage is still mounting. U.S. spirits exports to Canada collapsed by nearly 70 percent, falling from roughly $250 million annually to just $89 million,

One of Scotland's most recognized whisky producers is having a rough go of it. Chivas Brothers, the Dumbarton-based distiller behind some of the most well-known Scotch brands on the planet, just reported a 5% drop in total sales for the six months ending in December. The culprit? A tough environmen

For decades, the story of Scotch whisky on the world stage has been relatively straightforward. Make it in Scotland, ship it to America, watch the money roll in. But that story is getting complicated fast, and the numbers coming out of the Scotch Whisky Association are forcing an entire industry to

The numbers are in, and they paint a rough picture for an industry that has been a cornerstone of Scottish culture and commerce for centuries. Scotch whisky exports to the United States dropped 15% by volume after tariffs came back into play last spring, and the people who make the stuff say things

The numbers coming out of Kentucky right now tell a story that might surprise anyone who figured the bourbon boom had run its course. According to the latest economic impact study from the Kentucky Distillers' Association, the state's signature spirit has added $1.6 billion in economic value since

The Scotch whisky business, long considered one of the most stable and storied industries in the United Kingdom, is now staring down a crisis that could reshape its future. New data paints a grim picture — nearly one in five distilleries across Scotland is in serious financial trouble, and the forc

The amber liquid that's been aging in charred oak barrels across Kentucky for more than two centuries has grown into something the state's founders could never have imagined. Kentucky Bourbon now pumps $10.6 billion annually into the state's economy, according to a fresh analysis that reveals both

The American whiskey business has been dealing with some serious challenges lately, but one small Kentucky operation is proving there's still room to grow if you stick to your roots and give people something real to connect with. Jeptha Creed Distillery, located on 64 acres of farmland in Shelb

The spirits industry is facing an unprecedented crisis. Five of the world's largest drinks companies are collectively sitting on approximately $22 billion worth of aged spirits they can't sell—the highest level of unsold inventory seen in ten years. Diageo, Pernod Ricard, Campari, Brown-Forman,

While major distilleries across America shut down production lines and file for bankruptcy, a small Kentucky operation is charting a different course. Buzzard's Roost, a whiskey brand born just six years ago in downtown Louisville, posted 21% revenue growth in 2025 and is now betting on another rec